Required Years of Experience
2 years
Job Details
Cafe Lift, part of the popular 13th Street Kitchens restaurant group, opened 19 years ago. It was husband and wife, Michael and Jeniphur Pasquarello’s vision to create a restaurant that would not only be progressive in its location, but in the food that they would be serving. As a cafe they strived to push the boundaries of what a bruncherie could be, and placed a strong emphasis on supporting the regions farmers and purveyors.19 years later, that same drive and passion has not changed. We are looking to expand our culinary team with a candidate that has that same desire.
Open 8am-3pm daily, Cafe Lift offers an amazing elevated brunch menu, and long-standing army of regular guests. This is an excellent position for a Chef de Cuisine, and a rare opportunity for a Chef to maintain day-time hours.
We are searching for individuals who are passionate about cooking, pushing the boundaries, and most importantly, wanting to grow within our company and become a member of our community. Candidates must have one year of management experience, two years experience within high volume restaurants with equally high standards, and exemplary ordering and inventory skills. Although there will be administrative tasks involved with this position, leading by example on the line is the only way to exemplify Michael and Jeniphur’s vision.
Desired Requirements:
- A minimum of 2 years of progressive culinary management experience in well-rated restaurants.
- The ability and desire to work with locally-sourced, seasonal foods, and designing menus based on them.
- Prior experience and success in running expo in a busy kitchen.
- Experience with hiring, training and mentoring hourly BOH staff.
- Strong financial acumen with the proven ability to oversee cost control, labor management and bottom-line profitability.
- Ability to drive performance and results of a diverse culinary workforce.
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
We Offer:
- The opportunity to work with an up-and-coming restaurant group, who supports career advancement, professional, and personal growth.
- A compensation package that is above-market standards.
- Paid vacation.
- Dining discounts at 13th Street Kitchens locations.
- Benefits coverage including health and dental insurance.
- Incentive based bonuses.
13th Street Kitchens is an equal opportunity employer.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Salary ($60,000.00 - $80,000.00)
Required Skills
Food Safety Knowledge
Safety Procedures Knowledge
Basic Knife Skills
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Part of 13th Street Kitchens
In 2003, Michael and Jeniphur Pasquarello opened Cafe Lift, housed in a historic, refurbished factory along 13th Street in Philadelphia's Callowhill neighborhood.
Many years later, they are still serving brunch to the crowds, seven days a week from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. The menu evolves seasonally and all ingredients are sourced from responsible growers, and hyper-locally whenever possible. Café Lift proudly serves quality coffee drinks, expertly prepared with roasted beans created by the owner and a local roaster. The open, post-industrial space also hosts private events during the evening when the chefs of 13th Street Kitchens, its parent restaurant group, collaborate on special menus spanning various cuisines.
