Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $25.00 - $29.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
competitive pay rate
50% off employee discount on food, beer, and merchandise
Periodic beer giveaways for employees 21+
inclusive company culture
100% paid medical insurance premiums
100% paid dental insurance premiums
100% paid vision insurance premiums
100% paid life insurance premiums
accrued PTO
Paid sick leave
401(k) retirement plan with company paid profit sharing and 4% matching
10 paid holidays per year
Job Description
Firestone Walker Brewing Company is a renowned regional craft brewery with its origins rooted in the wine country of California's Central Coast. Over the years, this brewery has grown from its humble beginnings into a respected name in the craft beer industry, known for its commitment to producing the world's best beers through passion and excellence. The company thrives on a culture of continuous improvement and dedication to quality, ensuring that each brew meets the highest standards. Their pursuit of the perfect beer is relentless, driven by creativity, innovation, and a deep respect for the craft. Firestone Walker prides itself... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of sous chef experience or similar
- At least 3 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking
- Must be able to obtain Food Handlers Card within 30 days of hire
- Must be able to obtain California Responsible Beverage Service certification within 60 days of hire
- Must be available to work AM and PM shifts, weekends and holidays
- Must be able to communicate clearly and professionally with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel
- Ability to be a strong team player and get along well with co-workers
- Physically able to lift, reach, bend, stoop, and use hands to finger, handle, feel or cut with a knife
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly with assistance
- Able to work standing for up to 9 hours
Job Qualifications
- A minimum of 2 years of previous sous chef experience or similar
- At least three years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking, preferably working on a hot line
- Culinary school graduates are a plus, but not required
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel at all times
- Ability to be a strong team player and get along well with co-workers
- Knowledge of food sanitation and cleanliness practices
- Ability to be physically able to lift, reach, bend, stoop, use hands to finger, handle, feel or cut with a knife
- Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time
- Must be available to work AM and PM shifts, weekends and holidays
Job Duties
- Assist the Head Chef to ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant's recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards
- Act as Manager on Duty for kitchen employees when Head Chef is off work
- Provide new hire training when Head Chef is unable to provide orientation including company and department rules, policies and procedures and position duties
- Fill in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations
- Assist the Head Chef to ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurant's preventative maintenance programs
- Assist the Head Chef to ensure that all products are ordered according to predetermined product specifications and received in correct unit count and condition and deliveries are performed in accordance with the restaurant's receiving policies and procedures
- Assist the Head Chef to control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes and waste control procedures
- Assist the Head Chef to schedule labor as required by anticipated business activity while ensuring that all positions are staffed when and 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
- Assist the Head Chef to oversee the training of kitchen personnel in safe operation of all kitchen equipment and utensils, cleanliness and sanitation practices, and safety
- Responsible for assisting the Head Chef in maintaining appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, other equipment and food storage areas
- Check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points
- As needed, prepare food, cook food, and complete final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items
- Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to ensure a smooth service period
- Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, saute burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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