Lead Sous Chef — Elevate Kitchen & Guest Experience

Woodbridge Social Restaurant; Woodbridge (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodbridge Social Restaurant in Woodbridge, Connecticut, is seeking a skilled kitchen professional responsible for various food preparation and quality control tasks. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in varied kitchen positions and must be able to effectively communicate with team members.

Responsibilities include supervising food prep operations and assisting during busy periods. A background in pizza making is a plus, and reliable transportation is required.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook, and expediter.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.
• Able to communicate effectively with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel, and guests.
• Able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).
• Background in pizza making a plus.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for various kitchen functions including food purchasing, preparation, and maintaining quality standards.
• Control food cost and usage by following proper requisition and storage procedures.
• Instruct cooks or other workers in food preparation and presentation.
• Lead kitchen team in Head Chef's absence.
• Supervise or coordinate activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation.
• Help with line cooking and food prep.

Skills

Food preparation

Line cooking

Communication

Sanitation

Job description

Woodbridge Social Restaurant in Woodbridge, Connecticut, is seeking a skilled kitchen professional responsible for various food preparation and quality control tasks. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in varied kitchen positions and must be able to effectively communicate with team members.

Responsibilities include supervising food prep operations and assisting during busy periods. A background in pizza making is a plus, and reliable transportation is required.