The State House Restaurant is located at:
11 West State Street
We are NOT in the Ohio Capitol building. We are located immediately south of the Riffe Center.
We are a separate, private entity.
Starting Pay: Hourly
Sous Chef: $19.00 – $22.00
Culinary graduates: $16.00 – $17.00
Cook: $15.00 – $17.00
General BOH: $13.00 – $17.00
Mission, Vision & Company Culture
"Our goal is to foster harmony and develop the controls necessary to create balance in the workplace for all our employees. We strive to work towards set schedules, higher wages, and ethical practices. We need team members who help us maintain high standards in our lives and workplace so that we can achieve these grandiose goals. There is no us without you. Let us know how we can help be a part of the solution in this tumultuous industry. Consensus matters here. Food matters here. You matter here. In Ohio, we rise together.
- Chef Trudy
Ohio: The Heart of It All & The Heart of Our Kitchen.
Welcome to The State House Restaurant. It is our every intention to represent Ohio through cuisine. Featuring eco-focused and heritage recipes developed from partnerships with local cultural experts, we bring dishes to the table that are both familiar and new. You’ll find comforting favorites from all over Ohio, like Jojo’s and Goetta, plus seasonal features like pawpaw, dandelion, and spicebush.
Internal quantitative and qualitative audits will be part of an ongoing project to collect and contribute to historical data, promoting Ohio history and ecological awareness. We aim to utilize all of Ohio's resources and agriculture to create a truly sustainable and innovative kitchen culture. O-H….
Qualifications & Experience
We have several positions available on our Back of House team. Please see the details for each below.
Sous Chef: $19.00 – $22.00
- Previous management experience.
- Must have flexible availability.
- 4+ years of professional kitchen experience.
- 1+ years of experience in a fine dining or upscale scratch-kitchen environment.
- Must be able to complete a 1-hour working interview.
- The Sous Chef working interview pays $25.00, with a check issued at the end of the interview.
- You will need to demonstrate the criteria listed below, “what we are looking for”.
- Your dish should showcase our restaurant's concept and your skill set.
- Must attend interview in working attire: Black chef coat, kitchen pants, non-slip closed-toed shoes.
Culinary Graduates: $16.00 – $17.00
- Culinary certification/degree.
- Set schedule.
- Non-working in-person interview.
- Please attend the interview in pants, a t-shirt, and non-slip footwear.
Cooks: $15.00 – $17.00
- 2+ years in fast-paced kitchen environments.
- Set schedule.
- Non-working in-person interview.
- Please attend the interview in pants, a t-shirt, and non-slip footwear.
General BOH: $13.00 – $17.00
- 1+ years in fast paced kitchen environments.
- Set schedule.
- Non-working in person interview.
- Please attend the interview in pants, a t-shirt, and non-slip footwear
What are we looking for in BOH team members?
- Station Execution: Run your station smoothly during service, hitting precise ticket times and plate presentation standards.
- Prep Mastery: Complete detailed daily prep lists accurately and efficiently, rotating stock and tracking par levels.
- Quality Control: Inspect all raw and finished products for quality, proper seasoning, and correct holding temperatures.
- Sanitation & Safety: Uphold local health department guidelines and maintain immaculate station cleanliness before, during, and after service.
- Communication: Call back orders clearly, coordinate timing smoothly with other stations and the pass, and report shortages directly to the person(s) in charge.
- Stamina: Remaining active and on your feet throughout peak-service shifts.
- Lifting & Bending: Safely moving bulk food stock, boxes, or equipment.
- Agility: Reaching high shelves, bending for low storage, and moving quickly.
- Adaptive: Using resources and creating systems in safe and thoughtful ways.
- Creative: Bringing new ideas to the team, contributing to meaningful conversations.
- Emotional: Showing compassion and empathy to fellow employees and guests. The ability to communicate your own needs and recognize others' needs is standard practice. The ability to accept and offer advice in meaningful and professional ways. Allowing any judgment you might have of others and their personal and private lives to remain private thoughts.
ServSafe Requirements
- This certification is required to work in any food establishment in Ohio.
- If hired, and you are not currently ServSafe “Food Handler” certified, you will need to obtain this before opening.
- Basic ServSafe Food Handler Certificate - $15
Documents to Bring
- Current food safety certification status for Ohio.
- Professional resume.
- US current identification, green card, and/or other work permits, allowing the employee to verify their citizenship.
- Secondary form of identification, birth certificate, or SS card.
- Proof of address via a current utility bill.
- 3 professional references for contact.
- Valid, current phone number and best calling hours.
- An outlook of your availability and requested or needed days off for the next two months.
- Any necessary tax information to complete an I-9 or W-4 form.