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Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development Vision insurance Company parties Dental insurance Employee discounts Tuition assistance Beauty and the Butcher is seeking winning personalities to work at our beautiful venue in South Miami!

JOB OVERVIEW

Plan, prep, set up, and provide quality service in restaurant food production for menu items and specials in accordance with standards and plating guide specifications. Direct, train, and monitor the performance of line Cooks. Maintain organization, cleanliness, and sanitation of work areas and equipment. Ensure all employees attend daily line-ups and that standards and procedures are followed at all times.

KEY RELATIONSHIP

Internal:

Kitchen Staff, Stewarding Staff, F&B Staff, Purchasing Department, Storeroom, Engineering, Catering Staff, Conference Services Staff.

External:

Guests/Visitors, Food Vendors, Equipment Repair Company Personnel, Health Department Inspectors.

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

: Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, other employees, or guests.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate Culinary College Degree Previous Management/Supervisory experience 1-2 years experience as a Supervisor, Sous Chef, or Chef at a 5-star restaurant Food handling certificate Ability to communicate in English with guests, co-workers, and management to their understanding Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations Ability to provide legible communication Sanitation certificate (Preferred)

Skills :

Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy. Ability to prioritize, organize, and delegate work assignments. Ability to be a clear thinker, analyze and resolve problems, and exercise good judgment. Ability to work well under pressure of meeting production schedules and timelines for guests. Ability to maintain good coordination. Ability to transport cases of received goods to the workstations; pots and pans of food from storage/prep areas to the serving line. Ability to work a 12-hour shift, 5 days per week in hot, noisy, and sometimes close conditions. Ability to work with all products and food ingredients involved. Ability to use all senses to ensure quality standards are met. Ability to differentiate dates Ability to operate, clean, and maintain all equipment required in job functions. Ability to supervise, train, and direct employees; give correction when needed. Ability to plan and produce centerpiece displays and banquet trays, and make buffets. Ability to comprehend and follow recipes. Ability to expand and condense recipes. Ability to produce creative and artistic food work. Ability to perform job functions with minimal supervision. Ability to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team. Ability to motivate staff and maintain a cohesive team. Ability to promote positive relations with all individuals. Ability to meet datelines.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

: Maintain and strictly abide by current sanitation/health regulations and restaurant requirements. Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental/restaurant policies and procedures. Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; use equipment and tools only as intended, properly, and safely. Meet with the Executive Chef/ Chef de Cuisine to review schedules, assignments, anticipated business levels, changes, and other information pertinent to the job performance. Ensure that staff reports to work as scheduled; document any late or absent employees. Coordinate breaks for assigned staff. Prepare and assign production and prep work for all staff to complete, time management. Communicate additions or changes to the assignments as they arise throughout the shift. Identify situations that compromise the department's standards and delegate these tasks.

Complete opening duties:

Set up a workstation with required mise en place, tools, equipment, and supplies according to standards. Inspect the cleanliness and working condition of all tools, equipment, and supplies. Ensure everything complies and standards. Check production schedule and pars. Establish priority items for the day. Inform the Chef de Cuisine of any supplies that must be requisitioned for the day's tasks. Transport supplies from the storeroom and stock in designated areas. Inspect the cleanliness and organization of the banquet kitchen and workstations; rectify any deficiencies. Start prep work and production of items needed for the day. Restaurant Food production should be 1 to 2 days ahead of schedule whenever necessary. Prepare and produce all menu items for designated banquet functions. Prepare all dishes following recipes and yield guides, according to department standards. Inform the Chef de Cuisine of any shortages before the item runs out. Monitor the performance of staff and ensure all procedures are completed to the department standards; rectify deficiencies with respective personnel. Assist staff wherever required to ensure optimum service to guests. Ensure that Service Staff are informed of menu items served and the amount available for the meal period and functions. Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods to the Chef de Cuisine to ensure optimum service to guests. Inform the Chef de Cuisine of any excess items that can be used in daily specials or elsewhere. Maintain production charts according to department standards. Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food costs. Disinfect and sanitize cutting boards and worktables. Transport empty, dirty pots and pans to the pot wash station. Direct and assist stewards in order to make clean-up a more efficient process. Breakdown workstation and complete closing duties according to department standards: Return all food items to the proper storage areas Rotate all returned product Wrap, cover, label, and date all items being put away Straighten up and organize all storage areas Clean up and wipe down food prep areas, reach-ins/walk-ins, and shelves Return all unused and clean utensils/equipment to the specified locations Ice down hot items from the steam table so they cool quickly Turn off all equipment not needed for th... Visit the Employer site for more details