Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $38,000.00 - $55,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Training and development opportunities
Retirement Plan
Job Description
Georgia Blue is a well-established restaurant known for its commitment to delivering quality Southern cuisine in a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere. As a popular dining destination across Georgia, the brand emphasizes fresh ingredients, time-tested recipes, and exceptional hospitality to ensure a memorable guest experience. The restaurant operates multiple locations, each aiming to uphold the high standards set by the company's founders with a focus on authenticity, consistency, and community engagement. Guests can expect a menu inspired by classic Southern comfort food, which is prepared with care and presented with pride. Georgia Blue's team is dedicated to maintaining a culture of... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 2 years of prior kitchen experience
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Valid driver's license
- Serve Safe Certification
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills
- Knowledge of labor laws and health codes
- Ability to operate kitchen equipment
- Good organizational and decision-making skills
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and holidays
- Strong leadership capabilities
- Ability to train and manage kitchen personnel
- Must maintain professional appearance and uniform standards
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- College/culinary training or a bachelor's degree preferred
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- 2 plus years prior kitchen experience
- Valid driver's license
- Knowledge of labor laws, health codes, safe food handling and sanitation, safety and security systems and procedures
- Understanding of proper use of major kitchen equipment including stoves, refrigeration, slicer, knives and warmers
- Commitment to quality service and food knowledge
- Serve Safe Certified
- Strong leadership skills
- Possess strong organizational and decision-making skills
- Work well in fast-paced environments
- Must be able to communicate clearly and understand the English language
- Outgoing personality, positive attitude and strong oral communication skills
- Strong knowledge of restaurant operations and service procedures
- Use of basic software programs including Microsoft Outlook and Word
- Able to take direction from owners, district manager and general manager
- Good people management skills, communication and listening skills
- Must be flexible and adaptable to change
- Demonstrate time management and organizational skills
- Must be internally motivated and detail oriented
- Passion for teaching others
- Punctuality and regular attendance
- Honesty and integrity
Job Duties
- Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to Georgia Blue's recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards
- Order food products according to predetermined product specifications and par levels
- receive in correct unit count and condition
- Ensure deliveries are received in accordance with Georgia Blue's receiving policies and procedures
- Control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes and waste control procedures including checking and maintaining proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points
- Make sure rotation procedures are being followed and over prepping is not occurring
- Responsible for organization and cleanliness of all coolers, freezers and dry storage areas
- Maintain an accurate daily waste log
- Be aware of proper portioning and ensure every prep cook has a recipe book open while preparing food
- Maintain all thermometers in freezers and coolers
- Check all temperatures of cold and hot products to make sure they are correct
- Fill in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations are maintained
- Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurants' preventative maintenance program
- Make employment and termination decisions including interviewing, hiring, evaluating and disciplining kitchen personnel as appropriate
- Provide orientation of company and department rules, policies and procedures and oversee training of new kitchen employees
- Prepare all required paperwork, including forms, reports and kitchen staff schedules in an organized and timely manner
- Perform evaluations of cooks
- Schedule staff as required by anticipated business activity while ensuring that all positions are staffed as needed and labor cost objectives are met
- Be knowledgeable of restaurant policies regarding personnel and administer prompt, fair and consistent corrective action for any and all violations of company policies, rules and procedures
- Oversee the training of kitchen personnel in safe operation of all kitchen equipment and utensils
- Responsible for maintaining appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods and any other equipment and food storage areas
- Attend all scheduled employee and manager meetings and bring suggestions for improvement
- Ensure that all staff has arrived in uniform and ready to work
- Hold a pre-shift meeting with the entire BOH staff before every shift
- Conduct line checks before and during every shift
- Run the expo line to ensure that all food is prepared according to recipe and served at the proper temperature with the correct presentation
- At the end of the shift, check all kitchen staff's stations to ensure that they are properly cleaned and restocked
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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