Sous Chef - Wethersfield - $60000 per YEAR

Sally's Apizza is a renowned pizzeria with a rich heritage dating back to 1938, celebrated for its authentic New Haven Style Apizza. As a company, Sally's has expanded its footprint across the United States, attracting pizza lovers worldwide with their distinctive tomato sauce and chewy, crispy crust featuring an iconic oven-kissed char. The establishment takes pride in hand-crafting its pizzas using original recipes and custom-designed ovens, with a mission to make great quality pizza accessible to everyone. Sally's is not only a pizzeria but a vibrant and growing enterprise that values tradition, quality, and community engagement. The role of Sous Chef at Sally's Apizza is an exciting leadership opportunity ideal for culinary professionals passionate about creating exceptional food experiences. Reporting directly to the Kitchen Manager, the Sous Chef will play a critical part in overseeing kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and plating, while ensuring adherence to quality standards and food safety regulations. This position offers hands-on work in a lively kitchen environment, managing culinary teams, developing innovative menu items, and catering special events to provide seamless dining experiences for guests. Those selected for this role will have the chance to grow within the company through coaching, training, and promotion opportunities, aligned with Sally's commitment to fostering career advancement. As a full-time, in-person position requiring day, evening, and weekend availability, the Sous Chef will be deeply involved in the day-to-day culinary operations, spending significant time on their feet and actively engaged in kitchen activities. The successful candidate will help maintain a safe, clean, and efficient kitchen environment, mentor junior staff, manage inventory and food costs, and ensure that Sally's high-performance standards are consistently met. Beyond technical skills, this role demands dedication to Sally's core values: Obsession for Apizza, Commitment to Guests, Strength of Character, and a Hunger for Learning and Growth. Starting salary begins at $60,000 annually, with additional bonus potential. Benefits include health and dental insurance, paid time off, and various disability and life insurance options, underscoring Sally's investment in the well-being of its team members.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum 1 year in a leadership role within a full-service restaurant kitchen
• Thorough knowledge of food safety systems and procedures
• ServeSafe certified
• Ability to work on feet for up to 10 hours at a time
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs
• Full-time availability including days, evenings, and weekends
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Ability to follow directions and work well in a team environment
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills