Kitchen Chef/Manager

Pleasanton CA

27 May, 2021

1:36 PM

Description

Pairings Wine Bar Restaurant in Pleasanton is looking for guest-driven, hardworking and dedicated individuals to provide exceptional experiences for our guests. Our restaurant is known for providing superior service, high-quality menus with the freshest ingredients, sophisticated, Wine Spectator Award Winning Wine List and local & regional beers. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and respectful with a positive attitude, sense of urgency, hospitality driven and team player mindset. KITCHEN CHEF/MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS · Serve as Lead Kitchen Chef during service hours. Ensure proper preparation, expediting and pacing of orders. · Oversee and manage all areas of the BOH and make decisions on matters of day-to-day operational importance. · Serve as team leader, supervising approximately four to five staff members, ensuring adherence to quality control standards, preparing customer orders, as well as store opening and closing, as necessary. · Oversee, prepare and ensure the timely preparation of ingredients for menu items, according to quality standards, personally undertaking preparation of ingredients. · Enforce sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance of preparation areas. Ensure compliance with operational standards, federal/state/local laws, and ordinances. · Estimate inventory and production needs, place orders with suppliers, schedule the delivery of fresh food and supplies, manage inventory turn over and rotation. · Enhances reputation by accepting ownership for and accomplishing new and different menu items; estimates food costs and adjusts menus. Minimum qualifications: · Previous food preparation and service experience at the manager/chef level in a commercial food establishment · Strong cooking skills, including knife skills, knowledge and understanding of a variety of cooking techniques · Customer service orientation with an outgoing personality and ability to engage positively with customers · Attention to detail and ability to multitask · Order supplies, food and ingredients based on rapidly shifting demand · Maintain inventory levels and conduct full weekly inventory · We are searching for someone available to work 5 days a week (including weekends). · Solid foundation of knowledge in food products and cooking. · Respond personally to guest questions and complaints · Ability to lift up to 50 pounds · Knowledge and understanding of Alameda County DOH health and safety regulations, and employee on the job injury reporting requirements. · Must have Alameda County DOH Food Manager Protection Certificate. · Candidates must share Pairings commitments to quality, safety, business ethics, and continuous innovation. BENEFITS AND BONUS ELIGIBILITY Full Time Salaried Employee Full-time salaried employees enjoy paid breaks and become eligible for health benefits after 90 days of employment. We provide a competitive salary package, health insurance as well as 1 week paid leave per anum. What can we offer you? A passionate and exciting workplace filled with driven individuals The industry's best workplace and team Health benefits available to all FT employees Opportunities for advancement Continuous company-sponsored food and beverage education Employee discounts Face-time with company leadership EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Pairings strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Job Type: Full-time Salary: $45,000.00 - $65,000 /year depending on experience Benefits: Health insurance Paid time off This Job Is: Open to applicants over 21 years old Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma Job Type: Full-time Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year Pay may depend on skills and/or qualifications