DAILY DUTIES

• Understand the quality and expectations of our establishment.

• Supervise the Prep Cook  Team during preparation and service periods, keeping the Chefs informed of their progress.

• Prioritize daily work schedules with fellow Line Cooks while also delegating appropriate work to Prep Cook  and Externs; provide assistance as appropriate to gain greater efficiency.

• Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work environment. Keep all areas clean and organized at all times.

• Collaborate when appropriate in menu changes, including specials/seasonal offerings.

• Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards of the property.

• Work in tandem with the team to ensure standards are met or exceeded, as it relates to appearance of the facilities, sanitation and cleanliness through training of employees and creating a positive, productive working environment.

• Assist in training and mentoring your team members to assist them in achieving their professional goals.

• Prepare all required paperwork, requested of you by your supervisor in an organized and timely manner.

• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement.

• Assure all necessary items are in the restaurant at the start of the shift. Communicate any needs in an appropriate time frame, ensuring all ingredients represent our quality standards and are in line with the standards established by the Chef. Communicate any discrepancies.

• Take appropriate action to rectify any issues that may arise.

• All other duties as assigned.

MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS

• Provide mentorship to the new staff members.

• Attend all scheduled meeting and bring forth ideas to continue the growth of Moveable Feast

EXPECTED BEHAVIORS

• Model the core values while continually striving to infuse their meaning, relevance and impact into all aspects of your role.

• Maintain a professional image and attitude that represents the restaurant/company in a positive manner.

• Represent Moveable Feast professionally through your personal appearance, communication, and respect for others and follow through. Strive to exceed the standards of cleanliness.

• Demonstrate ownership of job responsibilities through focus, determination, and attention to detail with the goal of elevating the guest experience in every interaction.

• Act with integrity, honesty and knowledge, working towards achieving personal fulfillment rather than public attention.

• Demonstrate an attitude of teamwork by working collaboratively with peers to identify positive solutions to problems or issues. Be open and receptive to changing needs and priorities.

• Display trust in your actions, having the confidence in knowing that we are all looking out for each other’s best interest.

• Strive to elevate your personal performance and maintain the standards of quality.

• Provide mentorship to those who are new or need assistance in growth.

• Takes responsibility for maintaining a clean, neat and orderly work environment.  Use equipment, supplies and other materials with a focused effort to reduce waste and increase safely.

• Understand and communicate to those under your direction the philosophy of management and ownership.

• Welcome suggestions and new ideas as an opportunity to learn, grow and improve services.

• Anticipate and respond to customer needs in a respectful and timely manner.

• Strive to establish a benefit for our guests, each other, the restaurant and the overall industry into the future.

• Take ownership of your performance and strive to elevate the performance of your team. Be a force of inspiration to encourage growth and innovation.

Education

Minimum Level:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math and computer skills.

Preferred Level:

• Associate’s degree in hospitality or related field.

Relevant Work Experience

Minimum Level:

• 3 years of related food, beverage and/or service experience in a fine dining atmosphere with cooking and prep experience.

Preferred Level:

• 5+ years of related food, beverage and/or service experience in a fine dining atmosphere with cooking and prep experience.

Certification/Achievements

• Food Sanitation Certification

Essential Functions

• Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Lead and have the ability to inspire and positively impact others.

Physical Requirements

• Be able to stand/walk for long periods of time.
• Able to work in a fast paced and changing environment.
• Must have the ability to work 60 hours per week.
• Be able to lift 50 pounds numerous times and bend and reach frequently