Saute Chef

Job Role:

     We are looking for a talented Saute Chef.  This person will have and demonstrate expert knowledge in Saute. The candidate must also have expert knowledge in Italian Cooking.  Pay is determined by experience.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all aspects of managing the kitchen and kitchen team ensuring the highest quality preparation of all menu items while maintaining cost and labor controls.
• Work in conjunction with Executive Chef to develop menu items and daily specials.

Requirements:

• Active Food Handlers Card.
• Previous kitchen/cooking experience.

Duties:

• Maintain food quality to the very highest standards.
• Establish daily priorities and create daily prep sheet; Assign tasks to team members for execution.
• Prepare and assign production and prep work to kitchen team; cooks, prep-cooks and dishwashers.
• Order and maintain inventory of needed items for all menu items and kitchen supplies.
• Communicate with all staff during the shift so that everyone is aware of 86'd items and menu specials throughout the meal period.
• Ensure that all safety and health standards are maintained to Health Department standards including temperature logs.
• Minimize waste and maintain controls to comply with food and labor cost standards.
• Prepare kitchen schedules.
• Maintain a competent and motivated team encouraging cooperation and learning.
• Be proactive in ordering basic supplies so that key items are in a never out situation.
• Make sure plating guides are followed.
• Schedule clean up and review equipment needs to ensure smooth, clean and safe operations.
• Make sure team members comply with recipe requirements.
• Observe guest feedback and confer with team members to make sure guests are satisfied.
• Oversee/work/expediting line during dinner service.
• Make sure catering truck is clean and organized (Cucina Rustica).
• Make sure excess items are used efficiently.
• Produce a monthly inventory of foods and supplies.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all aspects of managing the kitchen and kitchen team ensuring the highest quality preparation of all menu items while maintaining cost and labor controls.
• Work in conjunction with Executive Chef to develop menu items and daily specials.

Requirements:

• Active Food Handlers Card
• Previous kitchen/cooking experience

Duties:

• Maintain food quality to the very highest standards

Benefits:

• Meal plan/free food
• Health insurance for all full time employees
• 401k and vacation pay for all employees after 1 year
• 25% off health club membership
• Sick pay

Salary : $18 - $23