Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
Career advancement opportunities
Job Description
Eddie Merlot's is a renowned upscale steakhouse known for its commitment to excellence in food quality and outstanding guest service. With locations across multiple states, Eddie Merlot's prides itself on offering a warm, inviting atmosphere combined with a sophisticated dining experience. The restaurant features prime steaks, fresh seafood, and an extensive wine list, making it a popular destination for both casual dining and special occasions. At Eddie Merlot's, the focus is on delivering exceptional quality in every aspect of the dining experience, from kitchen operations to front-of-house service. The company emphasizes teamwork, professionalism, and continuous growth, ensuring that each guest... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in a professional kitchen environment
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Basic budgeting and cost control experience
- Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
Job Qualifications
- Formal culinary training or degree preferred
- Prior experience in supervisory or leadership roles within a kitchen
- Certified in food safety and sanitation
- Proficient in kitchen management software and scheduling tools
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to train and mentor diverse kitchen staff
- Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork orientation
Job Duties
- Implements the Eddie Merlot's mission and vision by directing and maintaining a safe and profitable kitchen operation
- Manages the preparation and delivery of exceptionally high quality food for restaurant guests, banquets, and events
- Assists with leadership, staffing and daily food production while ensuring the adherence of safety and sanitation guidelines
- Ensures all recipes, food preparation processes, and presentations meet company standards for freshness, quality, consistency, and guest service
- Leads the development of kitchen team members to ensure cross-training and growth opportunities are available and ongoing
- Directs and participates in food production operations
- Leads, directs, coaches and teaches all kitchen and food production team members
- Assists with recruiting, hiring, and training team members using approved company materials and certified coaches
- Communicates job expectations and standards, reviews performance, coaches, and holds team members accountable
- Prepares daily production list and directs food production activities for meals, banquets, and special events per recipes and standards
- Ensures line levels reflect forecasted sales
- Conducts daily line checks ensuring proper temperatures, portion sizes, and quality
- Ensures compliance with health, food safety, and sanitation laws
- Assists in preparing annual budget and monitors sales, food, and labor cost
- Performs administrative tasks related to cost control
- Places food and supply orders and verifies deliveries
- Assists with work scheduling and managing staffing levels
- Ensures kitchen equipment is safe and operational
- Develops training and growth plans for team members
- Enhances dining experience with tableside visits and partner with dining room managers
- Participates in leadership teams and planning sessions
- Works with sales manager on banquet and special event menus
- Facilitates pre-shift meetings
- Creates a cohesive and motivated kitchen team
- Fosters an environment of appreciation and recognition
- Performs related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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