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Bar Bludorn, owned and operated by Michelin-starred, James Beard Nominated Chef, Aaron Bludorn, is seeking talented, passionate and motivated hospitality professionals with casual fine dining experience. Bar Bludorn is committed to superior quality and excellence in service fueled by a keen attention to detail and a strong work ethic. If this individual is you, please apply. Bar Bludorn is located at 9061 Gaylord Drive in the Memorial Villages. Pastry cooks are a crucial part of restaurant operations at Bludorn who prepare, cook, and plate pastry and desserts; assist in organizing ingredients; and help keep the kitchen pristine for service.

Who We Are:

We are a team - in the kitchen and the dining room, at the bar and on the patio. Bludorn is a fast-paced, exciting place to work, surrounded by some of the most hospitable and talented people in the business. Our guests join us from all over the city, the country, and the world, and the seasonal cuisine of Chef Aaron takes inspiration from the Gulf, local ranches, and purveyors across the globe.

Our staff come from all over Houston, some with years of restaurant experience, and others just starting in the industry. What unites them is a passion for hospitality and making people feel at home.

What We Offer:

Great earning potential: Competitive wages and consistent schedulesOpportunity for growth: We love seeing our colleagues succeed and work hard to promote from within our team!

Company-Sponsored insurance: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Disability are available at low rates for you and your familyDaily family meal at the restaurant: Available to all staff before every serviceContinuous learning and education: Regular in-house trainings on wine, service, cocktails and more to help you shinePaid vacation: Begin accruing time on your first day that you can use towards vacationDining discount: All our staff are encouraged to dine at Bludorn at an employee rate (we love to take care of our team!)

Above and Beyond:

We work closely with Southern Smoke foundation (among other groups) and have opportunities for all staff to get involved in the community outside the restaurantWhat to

Expect:

Arrive at the restaurant on-time according to the posted schedule (PM or AM shifts) and assemble necessary items for the workstation (pots, pans, cutting boards, etc)Use the written mise-en-place sheet as a guide to chop, cook, and prepare ingredients for service according to Bludorn s standards and recipesReceive and organize orders as-needed to various parts of the kitchen including fridges and dry storageAttend and contribute to a daily cooks meeting organized by the Chef teamClean the kitchen and maintain an organized station both individually and with the rest of the kitchen staffPrepare the workstation for service, with sauces, ingredients, and other items cleanly labeled, organized properly, and prepared to the Bludorn standardWrite a daily prep list for the following shift and present to Chef to approvalStore any ingredients in the kitchen according to safety standards, including temperature standards with clean and dated labelsAssist in daily/nightly cleaning of the kitchen area and walk-in fridges

Requirements:

Passionate about food and cooking in a professional kitchenHave a background knowledge of cooking techniques (e.g. grilling, saut ing, frying, roasting etc), safe knife usage, and proper cooling/storing methods for both raw and cooked ingredientsUnderstand portioning and measurements in both the metric and imperial systemsEager to learn, develop culinary skills, and be coached by your peersComfortable working both independently and as part of a small teamPunctual, organized, and have a can-do attitudeCool under pressure and able to commit to deadlinesAble to communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues and members of the public (we are an open kitchen!)Wear a mask while working at the restaurant and follow safety protocols as required by management

About:

Bar Bludorn is Chef Aaron Bludorn's neighborhood tavern in the Memorial Village neighborhood. Following a decade working for legendary French chef Daniel Boulud in New York City, Aaron was lured to Houston (his wife, Victoria s hometown) by the welcoming spirit of Houstonians who embrace newcomers, especially in the culinary community.

This is Chef Aaron, Victoria, and Cherif Mbodji's third restaurant in Houston. Their first restaurant is Bludorn, located at 807 Taft Street, and their second is Navy Blue, located in the Rice Village.