Sous Chef Management at Snooze
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
About the Job
Snooze – Who are we?
Morning people! Yes, we are those
people. We are a full-service breakfast restaurant, and we want each morning to
feel like your weekend and happy hour rolled into one — no matter which side of
noon it’s on. We’re the place where you can be you, and where our regulars are
anything but. Everyone’s welcome at our table because the same goes for our
people as it does for our dishes: the unexpected twists are what makes them so
special.
The Sous Chef Role at Snooze
As second in command of the Snooze Heart of House (kitchen
or BOH) you are responsible for ensuring the highest quality food and
standards. Your primary duties include maintaining all kitchen functions
including the purchasing, storage, inventory and preparation of food products
while upholding a standard of excellence in safety and sanitation. You are also responsible for training
Snoozers on methods of cooking, preparation, plate presentation, portion
control, food waste, and efficiencies. You are the Head Chef’s right hand in
ensuring guest satisfaction is being met consistently. Your overall goal is to
maintain the “WOW” factor of Snooze food, be creative, have fun, and be a role
model for others in the kitchen. While your main objectives revolve around the Heart
of House, you will collaborate closely with the Front of House to ensure a
seamless flow of service, address guest feedback, and assist with opening and
closing duties in the Front of House.
The Benefits!
At Snooze, we not only want to pay you for the great work you do each and every
day, but we also want to help you take care of yourself and your family. Below
is a breakdown of a few benefits Snooze offers for this position.
- No late nights—you’ll be home by dinner
time every night! - Weekly pay and competitive hourly rates
- Competitive Basic Health, Dental, Visions, Pet, and Accident Insurance Plans
- Employer paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance Plans
- 401k/Roth 401k Plans
- Unlimited affordable Telehealth program
- 120 Hours (15 days) of vacation time accrued per year and paid at a regular rate
- 40 Hours (5 days) of paid sick time paid at regular rate per year
- Four (4) Paid Holidays- Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day to spend time with family and friends
- 8 Hours (1 day) of paid community volunteer time paid at regular rate per hour
- 100% paid meal benefits
- Other benefits include potential field trips, community engagement, personal and professional growth, and advancement opportunities.
- Unlimited dance parties!
The Position Specifics
Accurately manage all Heart of House
Snoozers to ensure adherence to all Snooze policies, procedures, methods, and
expectations.- Be knowledgeable of Snooze policies
regarding personnel and administer prompt, fair and consistent corrective
action for any and all violations of company policies, rules and procedures. - Maintain quality standards according
to the guidelines of Snooze Food and Beverage, ensuring the best possible
product goes in and out of the kitchen doors. - Ensure
that all food and
beverage products
are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes,
portioning, cooking and serving standards. Conduct regular tastings to maintain
consistency and address any issues promptly. - Achieve
Snooze objectives in sales, service, safety and sanitation, facility
maintenance and food and beverage quality by effectively training Snoozers and
providing a positive, productive working environment. - Maintain Snooze’s standards for exceptional
guest experience and satisfaction with the ability to lead guest recovery in
the event issues arise on shift. - Assist the management team in making employment
and termination decisions including interviewing, hiring, training, evaluating,
reviewing, and coaching hourly Snoozers as appropriate. - Identify and recruit outstanding talent
by conducting effective and fair interviews to elevate and build Snooze’s team
of hourly talent. - Ensure the proper training of all Snoozers
in safety and sanitation practices, equipment operation and proper kitchen tool
usage. - Assist Head Chef in preparing all
required paperwork, including inventory, par sheets, ordering, forms, reports
and schedules. - Verify that all equipment is kept
clean and in excellent working condition through personal inspection and
following preventative maintenance plans. - Assist in controlling food, beverage, and dry goods cost and usage by following proper
requisition of products, organized storage procedures, standard recipes and
waste control. - Be
prepared to control and monitor the purchasing, receiving, inventory, and cost
management of all food and
beverage products. - Control labor cost by assisting in
scheduling based upon forecasted sales, positions needed, and proper time
management. - Provide leadership and instruction
pertaining to Snooze basic safety and sanitation procedures and guidelines. - Control
cash and other receipts by adhering to cash handling and reconciliation
procedures in accordance with Snooze policies and procedures. - Support with opening and closing
procedures of the Front of House and Heart of House following Snooze’s “Open to
Close” guidelines. - Help to create a fun, safe and
rewarding work environment for all Snoozers.
Is
this the role for you?
Sous Chefs at Snooze...
- Must be 21 years of age and be authorized to
work in the United States. - Have knowledge of food, beverage, and safety
generally involving at least 2+ years of operations experience and 1+ years of
leadership experience. - Possess excellent basic math skills and can
operate a cash register and Point of Sale system. Must also be able to
communicate and understand the predominant language (s) of the restaurant’s
trading area. - Be able to work in a standing position for
long periods of time (up to 10 hours) and have the stamina to work 45 to 50
hours per week.
Let’s
talk about safety
Your safety is our #1 priority. Because of
that, it is every Snoozer’s responsibility to ensure cleanliness, sanitation,
and safety within our restaurants. We hold both Snoozers and guests accountable
to our Safety Guidelines. We require daily wellness checks from all Snoozers
and are committed to a safe working environment.
Snooze is an Equal Opportunity Employer