Sous Chef - South Norwalk

Sally’s Apizza; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Employee discount

Paid time off

Short-term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Group Life

Sick Time & Vacation Time or Paid time

Job summary

Sally’s Apizza is opening a new location in Norwalk, CT and seeking a Sous Chef to build the culinary team from day one. You will partner with the Kitchen Manager to lead cooking operations, ensure recipes and health standards, and help shape a high-performance kitchen culture.

We value hands-on leadership, culinary training, and a passion for New Haven–style apizza. This full-time, in-person role includes growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Technical: thorough knowledge of food safety systems and procedures.
• Food prep and knife skills.
• English language required; basic Spanish preferred.
• High school diploma or GED; culinary training preferred.
• ServeSafe certification.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Kitchen Manager to oversee all kitchen activities, ensure recipes, quality standards, and health regulations.
• Oversee ingredients, sauces, and components; monitor cooking for consistency and taste.
• Develop new, high-quality menu items and assist with catering production.
• Manage kitchen inventory, ordering, and storage to minimize waste and control costs.
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff; coordinate with front-of-house for guest needs.
• Maintain a clean, safe kitchen; enforce sanitation and safety procedures.
• Supervise equipment upkeep and ensure proper operation.
• Support events and private functions for seamless dining experiences.

Skills

Food safety

Food prep/knife skills

English

Basic Spanish

Leadership experience

Education

High school or GED

Formal culinary training

ServeSafe Certified

Job description

Be Part of Something from Day One

We’re getting ready to open the doors to an exciting new Sally’s Apizza location, and we’re looking for passionate leaders to help build it from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to join the team before opening day, shape the culture, hire and develop an incredible staff, and play a key role in bringing the Sally’s experience to a new community. If you’re excited by the idea of launching a new restaurant, growing alongside a brand that’s expanding, and making a lasting impact from day one, we’d love to meet you.

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.

With Sally’s growth, comes new opportunities from management to corporate roles. We offer coaching, training, and promotion within, giving you a path to pursue your future career goals.

**DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Sous Chef, your responsibilities include…**

• Collaborate with the Kitchen Manager to oversee all kitchen and culinary activities including food preparation, cooking, and plating. Ensure compliance with established recipes, quality standards, and health regulations.
• Oversee and participate in preparing 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 the 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 regularly 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 food 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.

The Sous Chef reports directly to the Kitchen Manager.

JOBREQUIREMENTS:

• 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.
• Details: Full Time, In-Person,Day, Evening & Weekend availability

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Starting at $60,000 annually depending on experience, plus bonus
• Dental Insurance
• Employee discount
• Health Insurance
• Paid time off
• Short-term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Group Life
• Sick Time & Vacation Time or Paid time off

SALLY’S CORE VALUES
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.

Pre-employment Background Check, Drug Screen, and References are required.

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