In Turkish, Sofra is synonymous with generosity and hospitality. James Beard nominated Executive Pastry Chef Maura Kilpatrick and co-founder Ana Sortun (also 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 are seeking enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about food, are eager to learn and work hard, and bring good energy to work. We offer a structured training program as well as flexible schedules to support your other goals. Experience is preferred, but we value enthusiasm, passion, and work ethic and are willing to train the right person.
Come stage with us and you’ll learn about all of our stations and sample our menu!
At Sofra, you will –
1. Learn how to compose beautiful food
2. Cook with high-quality ingredients, including vegetables from our own farm and many flavorful spices
3. Work the line and prepare items in coordination with other kitchen staff
4. Gain depth of knowledge about Middle Eastern / Turkish cuisine and different spices
Qualified candidates will –
5. Treat customers and co-workers with courtesy and respect
6. Work in a clean and organized fashion
7. Follow clearly documented food safety procedures
8. Work as a team and take direction from multiple managers
9. Be able to read and follow written recipes, deal successfully with multitasking and be comfortable in a fast-paced work environment
10. Exhibit a desire to learn and be challenged creatively
11. Have a strong attention to detail and a positive attitude
12. Have excellent attendance and punctuality
13. Have a desire for long-term employment
14. Be able to work at least 30 hours per week every week
15. Have full weekend availability
16. Be available holidays
COMPENSATION
17. $20-24/hour that includes a percentage of our kitchen appreciation fee
18. Educational and professional development opportunities
19. Employee discounts at our sister businesses—Oleana, Sofra, Sarma and Siena Farms
20. Free meal per shift
21. Partially subsidized health insurance, and group rates on dental and vision insurances