Benefits:

401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Free food & snacks
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance

KITCHEN MANAGER / SOUS CHEF

Are you a people person who loves the challenge of leading a team? Do you thrive on delivering an amazing culinary experience in a dynamic environment? Do you have a passion for artisan food and craft beverages? If so, then you are a great candidate for the Kitchen Manager position at Catch-a-Fire Pizza. We offer a competitive compensation package plus great benefits such as insurance, a retirement plan with company match as well as additional perks.

POSITION SUMMARY

Catch-a-Fire Pizza is now hiring a Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef. We will feature an outstanding level of service with a fun, casual vibe. The menu will offer a variety of wood-fired items including appetizers, pizzas, sandwiches, entrées, salads and desserts, featuring Italian-American flavors. The KM / Sous Chef is responsible for assisting in the following: Directing kitchen operations and staff, developing menus, training staff, quality control, inventory controls, food/labor cost and kitchen sanitation. The Kitchen Manager is a full time, salaried position, with hours falling primarily on evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

Required:

2+ years in Kitchen Management
Strong, creative culinary background
ServSafe Certification (can complete upon hire)
Excellent communication skills and a track record of being a team leader
Maintain a positive attitude at all times
Demonstrate the ability to read/scale recipes and create them as needed; adept in following directions, providing direction & adhering to recipes
Successful in creating, costing & executing menus and features
Must be able to thrive and excel in a fast-paced environment and consistently uphold very high standards
Able to work long hours, nights, weekends, holidays

Preferred:

2-year Culinary graduate
Wood-fired cooking experience

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Be a Brand Ambassador! Spread the word about Catch-a-Fire and uphold our company goals and culture
Assist with all menu development including seasonal menus, special menus, beer & wine pairings
Ensure that all correspondence with guests, team members & purveyors is handled in a professional and timely manner
Troubleshoot when problems arise and find effective solutions
Media promotional duties will also be required from time to time

OPERATIONS

Facilitate and manage outstanding service by ensuring that all systems and stations are operating efficiently at all times; continually strive to find ways to improve speed and quality of service
Adhere to goals for maintaining exceptional cleanliness & organization; comply with all ServSafe recommendations
Hold staff to quality control standards and goals for speed of service
Implement proper opening/closing protocols and BOH station requirements
Oversee maintenance of the BOH facility
Keep an inventory of all BOH supplies and place orders; meet with purveyors as needed

TEAM DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT

Assist in recruiting, interviewing, hiring and training new team members.
Manage the BOH team (cooks, prep, dish) effectively and in alignment with Catch-a-Fire’s company goals and culture
Ensure that all employees are properly trained in kitchen organization, cleanliness, production, recipes, quality control and speed of service; regularly conduct staff training sessions to keep the team updated and functioning at a high level
Set the tone for a positive team experience and ensure that all team members are adhering to company goals, policies and procedures.
Evaluate team member performance and provide feedback for improvement; identify strong employees and position the team for success
Continually strive to have positive & professional relationships with guests, staff, suppliers, licensing authorities, sales reps and community members
Effectively communicate with the team; post and communicate information with staff as needed; maintain appropriate level of communication with FOH Management team to ensure food & service is top notch

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Excellent communication skills and a track record of being a team leader
Maintain a positive attitude at all times
Must be able to thrive and excel under pressure and consistently uphold very high standards
Able to work on your feet for extended periods of time
Able to work long hours, nights, weekends, holidays

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch
Ability to frequently talk, hear, taste and smell
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus

Come be a part of our dynamic team! Please reply by email with your resume for consideration.

Compensation: $50,000.00 - $54,000.00 per year

Catch-a-Fire Pizza was founded by Jeff and Melissa Ledford in 2012. Their food truck hit the streets of Cincinnati in 2013, serving wood-fired pizza all over the city, and becoming one of the area’s premier caterers. Within the last ten years, the company has experienced impressive and consistent growth, evolving from a handful of employees serving strictly from a food truck to three brick and mortar locations with a team of 130.

Since its inception, Catch-a-Fire Pizza has successfully built a reputable and marketable brand in the greater Cincinnati area while creating a strong company culture. Dedication, professionalism and passion have propelled the company to be one of the top dining destinations in Cincinnati. Catch-a-Fire Pizza specializes in Neapolitan-style wood-fired cuisine that is creative, healthy and delicious. Their elevated, yet approachable style is Chef-driven and their passion for food and beverage is evident in every aspect of the operation. Catch-a-Fire’s team of culinary professionals consistently offers high-quality food using the best, local ingredients. The menu is vibrant and diverse and certain to please everyone including families, pizza purists, foodies, vegetarians and vegans.

OUR MISSION

1% of our gross annual sales is donated to environmental nonprofits through our partnership with 1% for the Planet. We are committed to finding sustainable ways to operate our company such as sourcing food from local suppliers, composting, partnering with sustainable companies and volunteering in our local communities.

We invest in our people and promote from within. We offer all full-time employees health insurance, paid time off and contribute toward their retirement.

We are a craft restaurant, making all of our dough and sauces in house and sourcing the best local ingredients. We hold our food to a high standard and do not compromise on quality. Our food is not fast food; it is made to order, so although it might take a little longer, it will be worth the wait.

We believe it’s important for every one of us to find time to explore, grow and follow our passions… FEED YOUR FIRE!

CATCH-A-FIRE PIZZA LOCATIONS

BLUE ASH - Restaurant, Bar & Bottle Shop

Catch-a-Fire Pizza's Blue Ash restaurant, bar & bottle shop in downtown Blue Ash has a beautiful, relaxing dining space with a large patio and garage doors, giving the space a welcoming indoor/outdoor feel. Catch-a-Fire has successfully established a thriving business by engaging with the community and offering everything from wine tastings to trivia and live music.

LEBANON - Taproom & Event Space

Catch-a-Fire Pizza opened a third location in Lebanon, OH in late 2022. The space is expansive with a large dining room, indoor/outdoor bar and patio as well as a private event space. Located in downtown Lebanon, Catch-a-Fire has paved the way for a fun and dynamic dining scene for the growing Lebanon community.

WESTWOOD @ West Side Brewing Taproom

Catch-a-Fire operates an expansive exhibition kitchen, highlighting the experience at WestSide Brewing, allowing customers to view three wood-fired blazing ovens and feast on everything from specialty pizzas to artisan appetizers, salads, and desserts. Catch-a-Fire Pizza is the exclusive caterer of WestSide Brewing’s private events spaces in Westwood.

COLLEGE HILL - Restaurant, Bar & Event Space

Coming Soon!

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