Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.00 - $25.00
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Restaurant Discounts
Employee assistance program
Paid vacation
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Accident protection
critical illness insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
401(k)
Job Description
Summer House is a vibrant, California-inspired restaurant chain best known for its relaxed beach house atmosphere and commitment to fresh, locally sourced ingredients. With multiple locations including Chicago, IL, and North Bethesda, MD, Summer House offers guests a sunny oasis reminiscent of Santa Monica, CA, where summer never ends. The menu emphasizes vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options developed under the leadership of Chef Ben Goodnick, featuring sustainable products and a dedication to quality. Alongside a delightful menu, Summer House boasts an extensive wine and cocktail selection, including their signature Rosé served from a dedicated Rosé cart. The inviting bakery at... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and varied shifts
- Physical ability to stand, walk and lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work in a noisy, crowded and temperature variable environment
- Effective communication skills in English
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and safety procedures
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Previous line cook or kitchen experience preferred
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to follow recipes and special instructions
- Team player with a positive attitude
- Ability to read and understand food thermometers
- Basic knife skills
Job Duties
- Prepare menu items according to prescribed recipes and special requests
- Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
- Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives
- Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
- Multitask calmly and effectively under pressure
- Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
- Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces
- Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels
- Maintain food safety and quality standards
- Ability to read a thermometer correctly and efficiently
- Communicate any food delays or issues to Coordinator
- Maintain menu item counts and communicate to Management and service staff when quantities fall below restaurant specific minimum quantity
- Accurately account for all items coming out of the station
- Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
- Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
- Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
- Get along well with others and be a team player
- Other duties will be assigned as needed
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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