
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $21.00
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
meal benefits
Training and Development
Job Description
ARLO San Diego is a contemporary restaurant known for its bold and creative culinary style that emphasizes fresh, local ingredients and innovative menus. Situated in the vibrant city of San Diego, ARLO offers a dynamic dining experience with a vibrant atmosphere highlighted by regular brunches accompanied by live DJs, sophisticated dinner services, and special event functions. The restaurant is recognized for its commitment to quality, consistency, and memorable guest experiences, making it a sought-after dining destination for locals and visitors alike. ARLO's kitchen is a fast-paced, high-volume environment that thrives on teamwork, precision, and a passion for food artistry.
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Job Requirements
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a high-volume kitchen
- Strong technique and cooking methods knowledge
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure
- Basic knife skills and familiarity with cooking stations
- Flexibility to work varied shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays
- Ability to follow recipes and kitchen standards
- Good communication skills
- Physical stamina to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Capability to perform regular bending, stooping, kneeling and reaching
- Ability to work in high-heat, noisy kitchen environments
- Manual dexterity and visual acuity to handle kitchen tools and inspect food quality
- Quick response ability during peak service
- Attention to safety protocols
Job Qualifications
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a high-volume kitchen, hotel, resort or upscale restaurant preferred
- Strong technique with working knowledge of multiple cooking methods
- Ability to learn new dishes and stations quickly
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure independently and as part of a team
- Excellent attention to detail with consistent quality and strong sense of timing
- Basic knife skills with familiarity with sauté, grill and fry stations
- Knowledge of local ingredients and seasonal cooking is a plus
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays and variable shifts
- Ability to follow recipes and kitchen standards while maintaining creativity and service excellence
- Good communication skills and ability to follow direction from chefs and kitchen leadership
Job Duties
- Prepare, cook and plate menu items including appetizers, entrées, and sides in accordance with ARLO’s recipes, presentation standards, and quality
- Follow daily prep lists, station assignments, and mise en place to ensure smooth service periods including brunch with DJ, dinner service, and event functions
- Work stations independently once trained including grill, sauté, fry, pantry
- Ensure food freshness and ingredient quality by monitoring par levels, rotating stock, checking for spoilage, and notifying management of shortages
- Maintain cleanliness, organization and safety of your station by sanitizing surfaces, cleaning equipment, storing tools properly, maintaining food-safety protocols and HACCP compliance
- Communicate with front-of-house and other kitchen team members to coordinate timing of dishes, ensure proper flow of service, and respond quickly to guest or service issues
- Adhere to portion control and plating guidelines to maintain cost control and consistency across dishes
- Assist with special event setups, buffet or banquet service tie-ins within the resort’s meetings and convention business
- Participate in training, continuous improvement, and development of culinary team standards
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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