Sous Chef

SOUS CHEF POSITION AT FEARLESS RESTAURANT GROUP

What makes Fearless Restaurants special and a great place to work?!

Cuz’ we give a damn!

We are part of Fearless Restaurant Group; a multi-concept group of independent restaurants based in Philadelphia, PA and Long Beach Island, NJ. As a company, we are defined by our talent, teamwork, resources, opportunity and a workplace built on loyalty and respect. We're a creative, ambitious business with an aggressive growth strategy and require like-minded leaders to join us as we move forward.

White Dog Cafe, an iconic restaurant in University City for over 30 years, is a leader in using environmentally sustainable, organic and local foods from farms within 50 miles. Known for warm hospitality, inspiring and award winning food, the White Dog's historic three brownstones were recently completely renovated offering charming and whimsical dog décor and artwork in its many unique dining spaces and outdoor patio.

The seasonal menu changes often, with innovative dishes highlighting local ingredients such as the Homemade Rigatoni with Spicy Lamb Bolognese and Basil Ricotta, Lancaster County Chicken and Verlasso Salmon as well as Market Salads and delicious shared Small Plates. Complimented with an all American wine list, local craft beers and seasonal specialty cocktails and refreshing mocktails. White Dog Cafe is open for Lunch, Brunch on Saturday and Sunday and nightly dinner.

For more info on White Dog, check out our website: https://www.whitedog.com

A Fearless Restaurants Sous Chef will be a positive, professional, creative with natural leadership skills. Our Sous Chef team will make a big impact on coming up with dishes for our seasonal menu changes. A Sous Chef on the Fearless team will be energized coming to work every day and want to inspire and mentor their team pushing their team to be organized, professional, and detail oriented. We desire individuals who seek constant growth and never settle.

Skills/Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of cooking in a professional environment
• Professional demeanor with Jedi like temperament
• A passion for purveyor/local farmer relationships
• Advanced knife handling skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Must have a CURRENT ServSafe Certification or PA Food Handlers
• Love being creative and coming up with new menu items
• Sound cooking skill and technique
• Ability to confidently work all stations including expo
• Desire to make a Family Meal that is nutritious and imaginative
• Food budgeting
• Food cost optimization
• Food safety knowledge
• Staff education

Salary/Benefits

• Premium PPO health and dental insurance through Independence Blue Cross
• 15 days of paid time off year 1-4
• 20 days of paid time off year 5+
• 50-hour work week
• Two consecutive days off per week
• 401k through Vanguard 
• Employee Dining Benefit Program at all Fearless Restaurant locations
• Opportunities for career growth with other Fearless Restaurants