Head Chef

Company: Snooze
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: November 22, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Snooze – Who Are We? Morning people! Yes, we are those/npeople. We are a full-service breakfast restaurant, and we want each morning to/nfeel like your weekend and happy hour rolled into one — no matter which side of/nnoon it’s on. We’re the place where you can be you, and where our regulars are/nanything but. Everyone’s welcome at our table because the same goes for our/npeople as it does for our dishes: the unexpected twists are what makes them so/nspecial. The Head Chef Role at Snooze As a Snooze Head Chef, you are responsible for ensuring the/nhighest quality of food and standards in and out of the Heart of House (kitchen/nor BOH). Your primary duties include leading/nall kitchen functions involving food purchasing, storage and inventory,/npreparation and overall adherence to Snooze quality, methods and safety and sanitation/nstandards. You are the leader in training all Snoozers in methods of cooking,/npreparation, plate presentation, portion and cost control and cleanliness. It/nis your responsibility to efficiently staff and schedule your kitchen adequately/nto facilitate preparation and execute production while maintaining standard/nlabor costs. Your goal is to maintain the “WOW” factor of Snooze food, while/ncreating an environment that fosters creativity, education, and personal/ndevelopment. While your main objectives/nrevolve around the kitchen, you will collaborate closely with the Front of/nHouse to ensure a seamless flow of service, address guest feedback, and assist/nwith opening and closing duties in the Front of House. The Benefits! /nAt Snooze, we not only want to pay you for the great work you do each and every/nday, but we also want to help you take care of yourself and your family. Below/nis a breakdown of a few benefits Snooze offers for this position. - Competitive quarterly operational performance bonus - Additional competitive yearly bonus for incredible P&L management - Long-term incentive program rewarding 5 years of service with a cash bonus, time off, and funds for personal development - No late nights—you’ll be home by dinner time every night! - $50 per month for cell phone reimbursement due to using your personal phone for restaurant support (reimbursed monthly) - Weekly pay and competitive hourly rates - Competitive Basic Health, Dental, Visions, Pet, and Accident Insurance Plans - Employer paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance Plans - 401k/Roth 401k Plans - Unlimited affordable Telehealth program - 120 Hours (15 days) of vacation time accrued per year and paid at a regular rate - 40 Hours (5 days) of paid sick time paid at regular rate per year - Four (4) Paid Holidays - Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day to spend time with family and friends - 8 Hours (1 day) of paid community volunteer time paid at regular rate per hour - 100% paid meal benefits - Other benefits including potential field trips, community engagement, personal and professional growth, and advancement opportunities - Unlimited dance parties! The Position Specifics - Use efficient and effective/ntime management to aid in the overall creation of a happy kitchen that serves/nthe best Snooze food every day. - Be knowledgeable of/nSnooze policies regarding personnel and administer prompt, fair and consistent/ncorrective action for any and all violations of company policies, rules and/nprocedures. - Maintain quality standards/naccording to the guidelines of Snooze Food and Beverage, ensuring the best/npossible product goes in and out of the kitchen doors. - Ensure/nthat all food and beverage products are consistently prepared and served according/nto the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking, and serving standards./nConduct regular tastings to maintain consistency and address any issues/npromptly. - Achieve/nSnooze objectives in sales, service, safety and sanitation, facility/nmaintenance and food and beverage quality by effectively training Snoozers and/nproviding a positive, productive working environment. - Maintain Snooze’s standards for/nexceptional guest experience and satisfaction with the ability to lead guest/nrecovery in the event issues arise on shift. - Assist the General/nManager and management team in making employment and termination decisions/nincluding interviewing, hiring, training, evaluating, reviewing, and coaching hourly Snoozers as appropriate. - Ensure the proper training of all Snoozers/nin safety and sanitation practices, equipment operation and proper kitchen tool/nusage. - Prepare all required/npaperwork, including inventory, ordering, forms, reports and schedules in an/norganized and timely manner. - Ensure that all/nequipment is kept clean and in excellent working condition through personal/ninspection and preventative maintenance plans. - Control food, beverage,/nand dry goods cost and usage by following proper and responsible requisition of/nproducts from vendors, organized product storage procedures, standard recipes/nand waste control efforts. - Control/nand monitor the purchasing, receiving, inventory, and cost management of all/nfood and beverage products. - Control labor cost by/nscheduling based upon forecasted sales, positions needed, and proper time/nmanagement. - Lead the instruction/nand training of Snooze’s basic safety and sanitation procedures and guidelines/nto all staff. - Identify and recruit outstanding/ntalent by conducting effective and fair interviews to elevate and build/nSnooze’s team of hourly talent. - Control/ncash and other receipts by adhering to cash handling and reconciliation/nprocedures in accordance with Snooze policies and procedures. - Support with opening and closing/nprocedures of the Front of House and Heart of House following Snooze’s “Open to/nClose” guidelines. - Create a fun, safe and/nrewarding work environment for all Snoozers. Is this the role for you? Head Chefs at Snooze - Must be 21 years of age and be authorized to/nwork in the United States. - Have knowledge of food, beverage, and service/ngenerally involving at least 3 years of operations and leadership experience. - Possess excellent basic math skills and can/noperate a cash register and Point of Sale system. Must also be able to/ncommunicate and understand the predominant language (s) of the restaurant’s/ntrading area. - Be able to work in a standing position for/nlong periods of time (up to 10 hours) and have the stamina to work 50 to 55/nhours per week. Let’s talk about safety Your safety is our 1 priority. Because of/nthat, it is every Snoozer’s responsibility to ensure cleanliness, sanitation,/nand safety within our restaurants. We hold both Snoozers and guests accountable/nto our Safety Guidelines. We require daily wellness checks from all Snoozers/nand are committed to a safe working environment. /n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n Snooze is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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