Sous Chef - Dorchester MA

FIND YOUR FIRE!

At Sally's Apizza we have been creating New Haven Style Apizza since 1938 and are now expanding to locations across the United States. Famous for our distinctive tomato sauce and chewy, crispy crust with an iconic oven-kissed char, Sally’s draws pizza fans from around the world. We hand-craft authentic pizza in custom-designed ovens, using the original recipes. Sally’s mission is to make great pizza available to everyone.

The Sous Chef will report directly to the Kitchen Manager.

As A Sous Chef, You Will...

• Collaborate with Kitchen Manager to oversee all kitchen activities including food preparation, cooking and plating. Ensure compliance with established recipes, quality standards and health regulations.
• Oversee and participate in the preparation of ingredients, sauces, and other components for various dishes across the menu. Monitor the cooking and baking process to maintain consistency and exceptional taste.
• Assist with development of new and innovative, quality food items to meet market and guest expectations.
• Oversee food preparation and production for catering packages.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to cater for special events and private functions, ensuring a seamless dining experience for guests.
• Following instructions and recommendations in taking care of daily food preparation and duties assigned by the Kitchen Manager to uphold the quality standards set by the company.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment, instructing staff in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment, and utensil sanitation and safety issues.
• Supervise and inspect all preparation and cooking equipment on a regular basis to ensure they are kept clean, sanitary, and in perfect operating order.
• Assist in managing kitchen inventory, ordering supplies and ensuring proper storage of ingredients to minimize wastage and control food costs.
• Managing daily requirements, functions, and last-minute events.
• Responsible for training and mentoring junior kitchen staff.
• Works closely with the front of house staff to coordinate smooth service and accommodate special guest requests and dietary restrictions.
• Promote and maintain good working relationships throughout the entire kitchen staff.
• Ensures management style and working methods are in line with the Sallys’ core values.
• Establish, maintain, and enforce consistent high-performance standards.

ROLE COMPETENCIES

Attention To Detail 

• Taking responsibility for a thorough and detailed method of working.
• Familiarity with food safety and sanitation regulations, with a commitment to maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment.

Functional Expertise and Usage

• Possess the situational awareness to recognize problems and find creative solutions to those problems 
• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or relevant role, with a deep understanding of various cuisines, cooking techniques, and flavor combinations.

Organizational Awareness

• Having and using knowledge of systems, situations, procedures, and culture inside the organization to identify potential problems and opportunities, perceiving the impact and the implications of decisions on other components of the organization.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Oral Communication

• Shaping and effectively expressing ideas and information.

Integrity

• Upholding generally accepted social and ethical standards in job-related activities and behaviors.

SALLY’S CORE COMPETENCIES 

Accountable  

• Takes responsibility for his/her mistakes and shares responsibility for all successes. 
• Overcomes obstacles and adversity to bring work to completion. 
• Makes and fulfills commitments to outcomes. 

Collaborative 

• Collaborative mindset with a focus on fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Relies on and supports the larger team to achieve improved excellence. 
• Recognizes and utilizes others’ complementary skills and strengths. 
• Acts to support the greatest good of the team, company, and community. 

Excellence Driven 

• Achieves the best possible results in each endeavor. 
• Continuously stretches to improve performance. 
• Demonstrates support and enthusiasm equally for own and others’ success.

Innovative 

• Looks for and acts upon new and better approaches and solutions, regardless of source. 
• Embraces change as an opportunity for improvement. 
• Improves his/her skills, knowledge, and judgment.  

Thoughtful 

• Creates a positive and energizing atmosphere through his/her words and actions. 
• Recognizes and can adjust for his/her impact on others to interact effectively. 
• Enriches each interaction by understanding, empathizing with, and responding appropriately to others’ needs and wants. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

Technical

• Thorough knowledge of Food Safety systems and procedures
• Food prep & knife skills 

Language 

• English 
• Basic Spanish (preferred but not required) 

Experience 

• High school or GED equivalent
• Formal culinary training (preferred but not required)
• Minimum 1 year in a leadership role within a full-service restaurant kitchen

Certifications 

• ServeSafe Certified 

Work Environment 

• This hands-on position requires 90% of the work week to be spent actively engaged in running culinary operations. 
• Must be able to work on your feet for up to 10 hours at a time and be able to lift at least 50 lbs. 

Salary: Starting at $60,000 annually depending on experience, plus bonus

Benefits:

• Dental Insurance
• Employee discount
• Health Insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Details:

• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience level: 1 year
• Shift: Day & Evening, Weekend availability
• Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred)
• Work Location: In-person

Obsession for Apizza
True passion for the uncompromised quality and tradition of New Haven Apizza. Strive for excellence and bring your personal best to work every day.
Commitment to Our Guests
Demonstrate warmth and care while creating memorable moments of hospitality for all guests.
Strength of Character
Take pride in your job and use your best judgment to do what is right and fair even when no one else is looking. Actively seek to build trust with colleagues and guests.
We Are Hungry
We are a teaching company filled with people who are hungry for knowledge and growth. Our hunger is insatiable, and we crave honest feedback to strengthen our skills and hold each other accountable.
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