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About Snooze

Snooze is a full-service breakfast restaurant that wants each morning to feel like your weekend and happy hour rolled into one. We're a place where you can be you, and where our regulars are anything but. Everyones 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 Chefs 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

• 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 restaurants 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 Snoozes 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 Snoozes 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 Snoozes Open to Close guidelines.
• Help to create a fun, safe, and rewarding work environment for all Snoozers.

Requirements

• 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 restaurants 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.

Safety First

Your safety is our #1 priority. Because of that, it is every Snoozers 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