Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $80,200.00 - $110,600.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
competitive salary
Paid vacation
sick days
dining discount
401k with match
Education Reimbursement
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
pet healthcare savings account
Job Description
Water Grill is a renowned seafood restaurant with over 25 years of heritage, celebrated for delivering exceptional freshwater and saltwater fish dishes to seafood connoisseurs in Southern California. Recognized by the prestigious Zagat Guide as "the best seafood in Southern California," Water Grill takes pride in its commitment to superior quality, freshness, and dazzling culinary creations. The establishment has built a long-standing reputation for excellence, blending innovative seafood preparations with impeccable hospitality in a vibrant dining atmosphere. Water Grill is dedicated to fostering a culture where culinary artistry and guest satisfaction are held in the highest regard, offering an immersive... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 21 years of age
- 4 years kitchen management experience in a high-volume, full service, restaurant
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Culinary training
- Ability to analyze financial reports
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
- Knowledge of cooking techniques to prepare restaurant menu items
- Knowledge of menu items, ingredients and quality standards
- Physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs and move in tight spaces
- Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
Job Qualifications
- Minimum of 21 years of age
- 4 years kitchen management experience in a high-volume, full service, restaurant (annual sales over $8M)
- High school graduate
- Culinary training
- Ability to analyze financial reports
- Ability to communicate verbal and written English with Guests, management and co-workers
- Ability to maintain complete knowledge of all cooking techniques, which are required to prepare restaurant menu items
- Ability to maintain complete knowledge of all menu and special items, their preparation method/time, all ingredients and quality standards, taste, appearance, texture, temperature, garnish and method of presentation
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs., 10-20 is typical
- Ability to carry up to 120 feet
- Ability to reach up to 6 feet, 4 is typical
- Ability to work off counter heights of 36 - 42 inches
- Ability to move through 24 inch aisles and spaces as small as 12 inches
Job Duties
- Complete opening and closing duties as assigned to set up the day for success
- Creating prep lists for all kitchen crew
- Support the preparation of all food items for meal period and next service
- Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned station and service areas
- Trouble shoot any deficiencies of food items and/or any maintenance needs or safety hazards
- Develop all kitchen crew for cross training and promotion
- Lead all roll out programs to the menu, seasonal items, and recipe changes
- Write/Approve the schedule for Kitchen crew by forecasting business trends, outside elements, performance measures
- Monthly End of Period inventory (all kitchen)
- Interface and communicate with RCP/GM on financial responsibilities and results
- Ensures that all food products meet company recipe specifications for preparation and quality
- Inspects and approve dishes before they go to guest tables. Examine and assess the quality of ingredients and presentation
- Interface and communicate with RCP/GM on recipe adherence
- Creates and is responsible for execution of corrective action plans for kitchen
- Interviews and selects new kitchen crew
- Conducts annual performance reviews on kitchen crew and Sous Chef
- Interacts with Guests - table visits, complaints, special requests
- Leads and is responsible for MIT training (classroom)
- Leads all kitchen crew meeting
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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