Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- 401(k) matching
Sous Chef/Assistant Kitchen Manager
Happy Day Restaurants is accepting applicants for the position of Sous Chef/Assistant Kitchen Manager. This position will be a “second-in-command” to the Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager of a high-volume professional restaurant. The successful applicant will be well-versed in standard kitchen procedures and the running of high-volume kitchens, with strong culinary skills and administrative skills including food costing, computer ordering, and inventory management experience.
Duties will include but are not limited to the following:
Happy Day Restaurants is accepting applicants for the position of Sous Chef/Assistant Kitchen Manager. This position will be a “second-in-command” to the Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager of a high-volume professional restaurant. The successful applicant will be well-versed in standard kitchen procedures and the running of high-volume kitchens, with strong culinary skills and administrative skills including food costing, computer ordering, and inventory management experience.
Duties will include but are not limited to the following:
- Manage daily operations and personnel as assigned or in the absence of the executive chef or kitchen manager,
- Help create and refine menu items and specials,
- Maintain cleanliness, sanitation standards, and personal hygiene and health standards in the kitchen,
- Train and monitor kitchen staff for quality of work and on specific skills (knife, grill, expo, prep, etc.), and develop training aids,
- Ensure kitchen staff complies with all applicable health codes, food prep and storage guidelines, sanitation regulations, and safety procedures,
- Keep kitchen motivated and on-time for food departures and daily food prep, especially during rush times,
- Ensure all products leaving the kitchen meet Happy Day's high standards for taste and presentation,
- Assist in ordering and managing inventory to ensure freshness, reduce stock, and minimize waste,
- Effectively manage expo position as required, and
- Help create a working environment that encourages employee development to advance to higher culinary service levels, including up to professional chef.
This is a full-time hourly position, with total compensation $43,000 to $46,000 per year. Shifts will vary but will total 40 hours per week. Ability to work evenings and weekends is required. Enjoy the benefits of working for a successful company, with comprehensive training, benefits to qualifying employees including a monthly meal discount card to all Happy Day locations, medical and dental insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition assistance, and daycare reimbursement, and being a partner to the community.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Qualifications and Requirements:
- High familiarity with food preparation, making sauces, stocks, sautéing, broiling, food breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner services.
- Strong administrative skills including food costing, computer ordering, and inventory management experience
- Highly organized self starter, detail-oriented, and can Multi-task
- A team-oriented approach with a calm demeanor during time-sensitive tasks
- Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance
- Maintains a positive attitude and commitment to excellence
- Computer literate and able to learn complex software programs. Familiarity with Excel and other Microsoft products required.
- Must be flexible with scheduling, including weekends, evenings, and holidays
- 5 years of high-volume professional kitchen experience. At least 2 of those years will be as supervisory or management level.
- **Access to reliable transportation required**
Compensation: $43,000.00 - $46,000.00 per year
Happy Day Restaurants
Happy Day Restaurants
We are a family-owned company rooted in the LC Valley since 1969. Our mission is to build a strong culture of employee leadership while serving the freshest products with enthusiastic hospitality. From local food sourcing through Happy Day Local to our 14 restaurants and catering shop, we’re committed to strengthening our community and creating meaningful opportunities for our team to grow and succeed.
To support that mission, we provide thorough training and development so team members with the desire and determination can grow their careers with us. Employees enjoy a VIP discount valid at all 14 locations, plus unique programs such as Good Grade Rewards for student employees and daycare reimbursement to help balance work and family life. Full-time team members are also eligible for comprehensive medical benefits and more.
Our employees are the heart of Happy Day Corporation. Their dedication to development and growth keep our company in the forefront of the LC Valley. If you love working with people, are dependable, and desire personal growth, come be a part of the Happy Day family.
Our Family of Restaurants include:
Zany Graze
Tomato Bros
Mystic Cafe
Main Street Grill
Southway Pizzeria
Taco Time (Lewiston, Clarkston, Moscow)
Arby's (Lewiston, Orchards, Clarkston, Moscow)
A&W (Moscow)
Learn more about our Local Food Initiative: happydaylocal.com
Company Website: www.happydayrestaurants.com
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