Sous Chef

The Westerner in West Valley City, UT is looking to hire a full-time Sous Chef to supervise the preparation of all in-house food while under the direction of our executive chef. Do you have knowledge and skill in the culinary arts? Are you interested in joining a restaurant that appreciates its employees
? If so, please read on!

This food service position earns a competitive salary of $22 per hour
. The schedule is Wednesday - Saturday, 5:00 pm- 1:30 am
. We provide awesome benefits
, including health, dental, and paid time off (PTO). If this sounds like the right food service opportunity at our restaurant, apply today to join our cooking team!

We are The Westerner, and we are proud to bring authentic, delicious barbeque to Salt Lake City. Our hearts go into every meal we make, which is why everything we serve is made fresh in-house. From our quality smoked meat to our tasty sides, nothing is frozen or prepackaged! We use only the best ingredients we can find, sourcing them from local vendors whenever possible.

Our pride comes from serving delectable meals that keep our customers wanting more!

We believe in curating a fun environment for both our customers and our employees
. Strong long‑term relationships help build long‑term success, so we strive to keep our guests and our team happy
. We respect and listen to our employees
, and we encourage them to share their opinions and voice suggestions for improvement
. Our team enjoys competitive compensation and solid benefits as well as opportunities to learn and develop their skills
.

As a Sous Chef, you are responsible for the overall success of our daily kitchen operations while under the direction of our executive chef. You prepare and cook delicious bbq meals on a regular basis while ensuring compliance with all culinary standards. To ensure consistent quality, you supervise all kitchen areas. You are a hands‑on leader who leads by example, sharing your culinary talents as you mentor our staff.

You empower our kitchen staff to provide excellent customer service, and you take any guest complaints seriously. Goal‑oriented, you work to continually improve guest and staff satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget of our restaurant. You are passionate about facilitating the camaraderie that comes with working as part of a cohesive culinary team in a tightly run kitchen!

• 21+ years of age
• Ability to acquire a Salt Lake County Health Department Food Handler's Permit within 7 days of hire

Are you strategic, orderly, and efficient? Do you take initiative and anticipate demands? Are you attentive to detail? If yes, you might just be perfect for this cooking position!

If you feel that you have the right cooking skills for this restaurant job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application
. We look forward to meeting you!

Location:

84119