Sous Chef - DFW Locations

Eatzi's is growing! We are looking for Sous Chefsto partner with Executive Chefs and operations teams to develop a compelling market for “Meals for the Taking,” in a quality employment, with excellent quality food, business growth, value perception and profitability. We offer an excellent work/life balance with great pay and benefits! Responsibilities: Essential Functions: • Coach, manage, and evaluate the performance of back of house hourly team members • Actively manage and participate in large volume food production in a fast-paced environment, and when necessary, operate in any food preparation station in the kitchen • Maintain safety and sanitation procedures in compliance with local health department requirements, frequently inspecting kitchen to ensure staff compliance • Establish quality and food production controls to minimize food and supply waste • Adhere to company recipes to ensure quality of foods produced • Regularly check and coordinate maintenance on equipment • Communicate professionally and respectfully with all levels of individuals in the organization • Develop new recipes and/or refine existing recipes Marginal /Other Functions: • Fill in for Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef, as needed • Participate in creating schedules for back of house staff • Proactively recognize and address safety concerns in the kitchen and dishwashing area • Assist in coordinating and participating in the market’s periodic inventory process • All other duties as assigned by senior leadership • Occasional local travel to pick up/deliver goods Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Qualification, and Abilities: • A minimum of 3+ years of high-volume food production and culinary management experience • Culinary degree preferred • Positive, optimistic, enthusiastic, and self-confident attitude • Operates calmly and proactively in stressful and difficult situations • Ability to obtain Food Handler’s certification and TABC certification. • Strong analytical problem-solving skills and is resourceful • Ability to exercise good independent judgement • Ability to respond calmly and make rational decisions to handle employee conflicts • Well-organized, with proven ability to meet timelines and show results through initiatives • Support and emulate the work culture, policies, procedures, and standards set by Eatzi’s • Ability to work quickly and efficiently OTHER: Work Environment/ADA Statement: • Requires use of hot stoves, ovens, and kettles • Must retrieve goods from commercial coolers and freezers • Must use knives and meat slicers with skill and care Must prepare hot and cold foods • Must be able to retrieve and move products stored on both high and low shelves • Requires food preparation and oversight at standing level prep and retail stations • Non-slip shoes are required • Must navigate narrow walkways and confined work areas with care Physical Requirements: • Must be able to push or pull food carts up to 250 lbs • Must be able to lift large containers of food as much as 50 lbs • Must be able to walk/stand up to 10 hours per day • Must be able to lift pans, bowls and trays of hot and cold food • Must be able to reach, crouch, bend, stoop, twist, kneel, climb ladders, grasp and squeeze • Must be able to tolerate hot and cold temperatures Eatzi's offersExcellent Benefitsto all Full-Time Sous Chef!We have a fun and rewarding atmosphere where we want to help you achieve your career goals! Benefits include: • Highly competitive salary within the industry • Health insurance: Medical, Dental and Vision • Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance • Additional Life, Cancer and Accident and Disability insurance available • 401(k) Retirement Account • Paid Time Off • Store discounts and specials • Full time work week available and a great work/life balance This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Eatzi’s is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.