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JUNIOR SOUS CHEF

Sofra Bakery + Cafe - Allston

ABOUT US

In Turkish, Sofra is synonymous with generosity and hospitality.  James Beard nominated Executive Pastry Chef Maura Kilpatrick and co-founder Ana Sortun (of Oleana, Sarma & Siena Farms) approach cuisine with a Middle Eastern sensibility by creating delicious food featuring unique spices and spice blends.  Sofra Bakery & Cafe reinterprets regional food traditions of the Eastern Mediterranean to make them accessible and inspiring for our guests. 

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

We care about each other and our customers. We build long-term relationships with our employees and support individuals who wish to further their career development within the food industry.  We offer extensive educational and professional development opportunities, including wine and beverage training, Mediterranean diet education, community engagement, and guest speakers. 

We will always believe in exceptional hospitality with warmth & professionalism, but not pretension.  Our managers try to practice what they preach, not leading with aggression or negativity, but rather dedication, fairness, and desire to bring the best out in their team. We look for passionate, kind, committed and honest people who find joy in their profession and can transcend that message outward.

At the end of the day, we want our restaurant to be a representation of our values – the kind of place we would hang out on our day off.  All of our businesses are funky, fun spots that appeal to people from all walks of life.

Sofra is an equal opportunity employer.  We are committed to a diverse workforce and support an environment that is inclusive and respectful.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We're looking for an experienced cook with excellent tasting skills who enjoys both production and line cooking. This role combines high-level prep, catering production, and line work, with daytime hours that are rare in professional kitchens. It's an opportunity to learn our meze program, develop production skills at a very high level, and work with a collaborative team that values craftsmanship and great food. 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The Junior Sous Chef is responsible for assisting with managing and overseeing kitchen operations.  Working under the general supervision of the Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chef, the Junior Sous Chef will:

Operations and Facilities

• Assist in managing kitchen operations and supervising staff. Solve problems and assist as needed.
• Assist in managing all savory food and service production focusing on quality, consistency, taste, accuracy, seasonality, ingredients, rotation, storage, appearance, timeliness, and efficiency.
• Open and close the kitchen as needed.
• Expedite and work the line as needed.
• Assume responsibilities of the other kitchen managers in their absence as directed.
• Receive daily deliveries.  
• Collaborate with FOH managers to manage packing responsibilities.  
• Ensure adherence to Sofra’s standards in every aspect of food production and beyond while working to achieve operational excellence.
• Assist in ordering product for the kitchen. Liaise with other departmental ordering needs.
• Assist with managing savory food waste.
• Ensure proper stocking, rotation, organization, and cleaning of kitchen and all storage areas.
• Prioritize safety, cleanliness, and sanitation in all facets of production and operation.
• Assist with maintenance and upkeep of kitchen equipment.
• Work with  management team members to ensure success of cooking classes, special events, and projects. Work events as directed.

Menu Development

• With direction from CDC, create menu specials.

HR and Training

• Assist with training and onboarding of all kitchen staff.
• Assist with developing training materials and strategies ensuring all remain current, relevant, and effective.
• Assist with monitoring, assessing, and managing kitchen staff performance; including disciplinary actions as needed.

Finance

• Assist with managing inventory and completing monthly inventory reports.
• Collaborate with team members to meet the company's financial objectives. 

Leadership and Communication

• Assist with kitchen communication and maintain strong communication between departments.
• Meet with Sofra Managers as needed for consultation, coordination, and brainstorming.
• Provide leadership, model appropriate behavior in the workplace, enforce company policies and procedures, and uphold quality standards. 
• Maintain company culture to champion vision, values, and uphold staff morale.

Other

• Complete other duties as assigned.

As a member of Sofra’s management team, the successful Junior Sous Chef will work to support established goals and values and uphold existing culture and the highest quality standards of customer service and hospitality.  

This is an exempt, full-time position.  The Junior Sous Chef is expected to accomplish the responsibilities outlined in this job description in the daily number of hours required to do so, estimated at approximately 42 hours/week.  

Qualified candidates will – 

• Have at least 2 years of experience cooking in a restaurant or bakery kitchen
• Have a working knowledge of kitchen basics, e.g. cleanliness, safety and organization
• Treat guests and co-workers with courtesy and respect
• Follow clearly documented food safety procedures
• Work as a team and take direction from multiple managers
• Be able to read and follow written recipes, deal successfully with multitasking and be comfortable in a fast-paced work environment
• Exhibit a desire to learn and be challenged creatively
• Have a strong attention to detail and a positive attitude
• Have excellent attendance and punctuality
• Have a desire for long-term employment
• Be able to work 40+ hours per week every week
• Be available weekends and some holidays

COMPENSATION

• Competitive salary based on experience, estimated at $50k/year, which includes a portion of our Kitchen Appreciation Fund 
• Free meal per shift
• 1 week of paid vacation time per year after 6 months 
• Educational and professional development opportunities
• Employee discounts at our sister businesses—Oleana, Sofra, Sarma and Siena Farms
• Partially subsidized health insurance, and group rates on dental and vision insurances

Please consider joining our team!  To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@sofrabakery.com.