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Head Chef

Snooze Tennessee
Nashville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 2/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2025

Your  comp ensation benefits included in  total   comp  range :

  • Snooze Sunny Side Up Management Bonus Program with potential to earn up to 15% of your annual base salary.
  • Additional Extra Hash bonus with the ability to make up to an additional $3,000 in performance bonuses above and beyond our regular bonus incentive plan.
  • Long-term incentive program rewarding 5 years of service with a cash bonus estimated at $5,000 per year paid out at 5 years, time off, and funds for personal development

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 Head Chef Role at Snooze

As a Snooze Head Chef, you are responsible for ensuring the

highest quality of food and standards in and out of the Heart of House (kitchen

or BOH).  Your primary duties include leading

all kitchen functions involving food purchasing, storage and inventory,

preparation and overall adherence to Snooze quality, methods and safety and sanitation

standards. You are the leader in training all Snoozers in methods of cooking,

preparation, plate presentation, portion and cost control and cleanliness. It

is your responsibility to efficiently staff and schedule your kitchen adequately

to facilitate preparation and execute production while maintaining standard

labor costs. Your goal is to maintain the “WOW” factor of Snooze food, while

creating an environment that fosters creativity, education, and personal

development.  While your main objectives

revolve around the kitchen, 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.

Additional Benefits and Earning Opportunities :

  • Growing Leaders Bonus that incentivizes manager development and promotions that occur within your team
  • 50 per month for cell phone reimbursement due to using your personal phone for restaurant support (reimbursed monthly)
  • 120 Hours (15 days) of vacation time accrued per year and paid at a regular rate
  • Once long term incentive program is achieved at 5 years, an additional 20 days (160 hours)  paid vacation time provided
  • 40 Hours (5 days) of paid sick time paid at regular rate per year
  • Four (4) Paid Holidays – Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, Birthday, and Snooziversary
  • 8 Hours (1 day) of paid community volunteer time paid at regular rate per year
  • 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
  • Other benefits including potential field trips, community engagement, personal and professional growth, and advancement opportunities
  • Unlimited dance parties!
  • The Position Specifics

    Use efficient and effective

    time management to aid in the overall creation of a happy kitchen that serves

    the best Snooze food every day.

  • 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 General
  • Manager and management team in making employment and termination decisions

    including interviewing, hiring, training, evaluating, reviewing, and coaching hourly Snoozers as appropriate.

  • Ensure the proper training of all Snoozers
  • in safety and sanitation practices, equipment operation and proper kitchen tool

    usage.

  • Prepare all required
  • paperwork, including inventory, ordering, forms, reports and schedules in an

    organized and timely manner.

  • Ensure that all
  • equipment is kept clean and in excellent working condition through personal

    inspection and preventative maintenance plans.

  • Control food, beverage,
  • and dry goods cost and usage by following proper and responsible requisition of

    products from vendors, organized product storage procedures, standard recipes

    and waste control efforts.

  • Control
  • and monitor the purchasing, receiving, inventory, and cost management of all

    food and beverage products.

  • Control labor cost by
  • scheduling based upon forecasted sales, positions needed, and proper time

    management.

  • Lead the instruction
  • and training of Snooze’s basic safety and sanitation procedures and guidelines

    to all staff.

  • Identify and recruit outstanding
  • talent by conducting effective and fair interviews to elevate and build

    Snooze’s team of hourly talent.

  • 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.

  • Create a fun, safe and
  • rewarding work environment for all Snoozers.

    Is this the role for you?

    Head Chefs at Snooze...

  • Must be 21 years of age and be authorized to
  • work in the United States.

  • Have knowledge of food, beverage, and service
  • generally involving at least 3 years of operations and 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 50 to 55

    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

    Salary : $5,000

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