What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef - Catering & Events position at Wooden Paddle?
IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?
- Do you have a natural knack for training and coaching, with an ability to turn good cooks into great ones?
- Are you the kind of person who double-checks everything, so nothing gets left behind?
- Are you obsessed with making sure that every dish that leaves your kitchen is made 'just right'?
- Are you able to keep the kitchen running smoothly, even when things go sideways?
- Are you the type of person that takes your work seriously, but doesn't take yourself too seriously?
Yes?! Then YOU should join our team!
WHY WORK HERE? :
Here are some of the perks!
WHAT DOES A TYPICAL DAY LOOK LIKE? :
RESPONSIBILITIES
As our Sous Chef, you'll have a seat on the kitchen management team. These are the results you'll be hired to accomplish :
Develop a Highly-Skilled On-Site Kitchen Team
You'll lead by example, training your on-site kitchen team with hands-on, side-by-side coaching at every event. You'll teach your team to master fast-paced, high-volume menu execution, sharpen their in-the-field cooking skills, and give in-the-moment feedback to help them get a little better, every time they work.
Verified & Accurate Back-of-House Pack
Let's take this show on the road! As an off-site caterer, we're always on the move, so it's c-r-i-t-i-c-a-l that we have everything we need before we leave HQ. You're the behind-the-scenes hero, making sure every back-of-house essential - equipment, tools, ingredients, and more - is packed, checked, and good to go. You'll ensure our back-of-house team is totally set up for success BEFORE they leave - nothing missed, no last-minute chaos.
Deliver a 'Five-Star Food' Culinary Experience
You, dah-ling, are the secret sauce! You'll lead the charge to make sure that every plate that leaves your kitchen is
Run Smooth Kitchen Operations
On event day, you'll keep the back-of-house running like a well-
That being said - if you're good with change, and are willing to grow right along with us - you'll love this job, and it'll love you right back.
The total compensation for this position will be between $45000 - $60000 per year, which includes a base salary plus tips. (Yes, the kitchen gets tips too!) Base salary or hourly wage depends on relevant experience. Tips are based on events worked, and how large or complicated the events are.
WORK SCHEDULE
This position is full-time, with a semi-set schedule designed around the demands of our catering events. This position will work a mix of weekday and weekend days. Days off are typically back-to-back. Our Sous Chef will work 5 days a week, and typically 45-ish hours per week.
WILL YOU FIT IN HERE?
Our team has been built - brick by brick - on shared core values. And no, they're not just bullsh
You Come With Batteries Included
You're a high-energy self-starter who jumps into action, and doesn't need hand-holding to get things done.
You're Scrappy
You're a resourceful problem solver who makes things happen; if there's no door, you get in through a window.
You Take Your Work Seriously
You take pride in your work, big and small, and you have a natural reflex to do things the
But, You Don't Take Yourself Too Seriously
You're a positive team player who's quick to laugh at your own mistakes, open to feedback, and humble about your wins.
And if these words
JOB REQUIREMENTS :
Here are some of our must-haves & would-like-to-haves :
Salary : $45,000 - $60,000