Benefits:
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Free food & snacks
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
KITCHEN MANAGER / SOUS CHEF
Are you a people person who loves the challenge of leading a team? Do you thrive on delivering an amazing culinary experience in a dynamic environment? Do you have a passion for artisan food and craft beverages? If so, then you are a great candidate for the Kitchen Manager position at Catch-a-Fire Pizza. We offer a competitive compensation package plus great benefits such as insurance, a retirement plan with company match as well as additional perks.
POSITION SUMMARY
Catch-a-Fire Pizza is now hiring a Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef. We will feature an outstanding level of service with a fun, casual vibe. The menu will offer a variety of wood-fired items including appetizers, pizzas, sandwiches, entrées, salads and desserts, featuring Italian-American flavors. The KM / Sous Chef is responsible for assisting in the following: Directing kitchen operations and staff, developing menus, training staff, quality control, inventory controls, food/labor cost and kitchen sanitation. The Kitchen Manager is a full time, salaried position, with hours falling primarily on evenings and weekends.
Qualifications
Required:
2+ years in Kitchen Management
Strong, creative culinary background
ServSafe Certification (can complete upon hire)
Excellent communication skills and a track record of being a team leader
Maintain a positive attitude at all times
Demonstrate the ability to read/scale recipes and create them as needed; adept in following directions, providing direction & adhering to recipes
Successful in creating, costing & executing menus and features
Must be able to thrive and excel in a fast-paced environment and consistently uphold very high standards
Able to work long hours, nights, weekends, holidays
Preferred:
2-year Culinary graduate
Wood-fired cooking experience
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Be a Brand Ambassador! Spread the word about Catch-a-Fire and uphold our company goals and culture
Assist with all menu development including seasonal menus, special menus, beer & wine pairings
Ensure that all correspondence with guests, team members & purveyors is handled in a professional and timely manner
Troubleshoot when problems arise and find effective solutions
Media promotional duties will also be required from time to time
OPERATIONS
Facilitate and manage outstanding service by ensuring that all systems and stations are operating efficiently at all times; continually strive to find ways to improve speed and quality of service
Adhere to goals for maintaining exceptional cleanliness & organization; comply with all ServSafe recommendations
Hold staff to quality control standards and goals for speed of service
Implement proper opening/closing protocols and BOH station requirements
Oversee maintenance of the BOH facility
Keep an inventory of all BOH supplies and place orders; meet with purveyors as needed
TEAM DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT
Assist in recruiting, interviewing, hiring and training new team members.
Manage the BOH team (cooks, prep, dish) effectively and in alignment with Catch-a-Fire’s company goals and culture
Ensure that all employees are properly trained in kitchen organization, cleanliness, production, recipes, quality control and speed of service; regularly conduct staff training sessions to keep the team updated and functioning at a high level
Set the tone for a positive team experience and ensure that all team members are adhering to company goals, policies and procedures.
Evaluate team member performance and provide feedback for improvement; identify strong employees and position the team for success
Continually strive to have positive & professional relationships with guests, staff, suppliers, licensing authorities, sales reps and community members
Effectively communicate with the team; post and communicate information with staff as needed; maintain appropriate level of communication with FOH Management team to ensure food & service is top notch
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Excellent communication skills and a track record of being a team leader
Maintain a positive attitude at all times
Must be able to thrive and excel under pressure and consistently uphold very high standards
Able to work on your feet for extended periods of time
Able to work long hours, nights, weekends, holidays
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch
Ability to frequently talk, hear, taste and smell
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus
Come be a part of our dynamic team! Please reply by email with your resume for consideration.