Required Years of Experience
3 years
Job Details
Fig Tree Cafe in Venice Beach is excited to bring on a lead line cook. Our lead line cook is a BOH leader, who assists our chefs and ownership, ensuring that the line is running at the level we expect. The lead line cook needs to be an extremely strong leader, have high levels of communication, and have a very dedicated work ethic.
Fig Tree is a casual, elegant beach cafe serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. We take inspiration from Latin-American and Californian culture and cuisine. Our goal is to make our stretch of the Venice boardwalk a destination for people seeking amazing food and hospitality.
www.figtreevenice.com
The lead line cook is expected to accomplish the following:
Administrative
- Assist CDC with labor % and food cost goals
- Training and mentoring staff
- Effectively handle conflict within BOH team and take actions to remedy and help HR situations
- Consistent and scheduled communication with CDC and management teams
- Problem solving and using foresight to plan ahead
- Delegate effectively to lead line cooks and line cooks
- Help to constantly edit, improve and enforce BOH check lists, par counts, and order guides
Overall
- Constantly inspire, teach, and create a happy restaurant
- Maintain a high level of cleanliness and organization throughout the kitchen line and prep kitchen
- Lead and assist in all chefs in admin duties if needed
- Embody and teach Fig Tree Cafe culture and restaurant policy
- Ensure line is set up properly and on time
- Ensure food is being sent to guests within the appropriate times and of the highest quality
- Lead by example
- Ensure breaks are being taken by employees
Job Requirements
Above all job experience, we first prioritize candidates who are effective communicators, stellar problem solvers, fantastic leaders, and have a natural passion and friendliness. In addition to these qualities all applying candidates must have:
- At least 3 years in a line cooking experience
- Ability to work 40 hour weeks
- An up to date ServSafe Certification and Food Handlers Certification
- Language skills in English and Spanish encouraged
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New York Times
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The Infatuation
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Vivant
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Santa Monica Daily
https://www.smdp.com/restaurant-spotlight-fig-tree-beachside-cafe/202242
Compensation based on experience + bonuses and health benefits.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($28.00 - $30.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, 401k, Dining Discounts
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Fig Tree has always been a neighborhood classic, family-owned and serving our community since 1978. Today, we have reimagined it with a feel and flavor driven by our Latin roots and our love for the Pacific coastline. Inspired by our lives in South America, where the farms often nuzzle up against the sea, and by our home, Venice, we’ve peeled back the rind and recreated Fig Tree. For good food, good drink, and good company, we invite you to sit on our patio and feel the ocean breeze.
