ABOUT KENT HOSPITALITY GROUP:

Kent Hospitality Group (KHG) is a dynamic and innovative hospitality company founded by visionary Chef Jamal “James” Kent and entrepreneur-led private equity platform SC Holdings. KHG comprises Michelin Star restaurants, private members clubs, and world class venues. 

We are dedicated to delivering fine dining, unmatched hospitality, and first-rate

experiences across North America. We are seeking creative go-getters to join our team to help elevate our brand.

You Are:

• Bright; animated; lively; cheerful; vivid or brilliant
• Spirited: having or showing mettle, courage, vigor, liveliness, etc.
• Reliable: that may be relied on or trusted; dependable in achievement, accuracy, honesty, etc.

Characteristics of success:

• Possess a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail to address the cleaning and facility needs, both in the dining room and the kitchen
• Possess a working understanding of sanitation codes and regulations
• Feel comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with an understanding of how to operate within a busy kitchen
• Be able to speak and understand English
• Be able to stay calm under pressure
• Be able to closely follow directions
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds 
• Possess a minimum of one year experience in a similar position
• Be able to stand for extended periods of time and work in a wet, confined area with elevated temperatures
• Be prepared for continuous bending, reaching, twisting and use of hands and arms

Job Responsibilities:

• Be on duty and in uniform at scheduled time
• Maintain a clean kitchen and other areas as requested,  keep the dish area organized and free of clutter.
• Set up dishwashing stations, including dish machines and sinks.
• Ensure floors are clean and dry throughout your shift.
• Wash, stack, and store glassware, silverware, cookware, and storage containers properly.
• Change water in machines and sinks every two hours, or more frequently as needed, while correctly using chemical dilutions.
• Maintain trash cans during your shift and remove full trash cans and boxes at the end of each shift.
• Support the chef with any additional tasks as required.

Work Environment:

• This job operates in a kitchen environment, housed with equipment such as an oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer and chef’s knives. The employee is frequently exposed to heat, steam, fire and noise.
• Includes working in refrigerated areas and on surfaces that can be wet and slippery
• Typically, maintains a moderate noise level
• Working with exposure to dust, mold, fragrances and other fumes and airborne particles, fresh fruits, vegetables, house plants, and flowers
• Working in proximity to and using common commercial cleaning agents
• Frequent handwashing is required Physical Demands
• Consistently required to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, grasp, twist and turn, talk, listen and hear. Consistent fine finger manipulations and repetitive motions with hands and feet
• Required to stoop and climb ladders or step stools 
• As needed, position requires sitting, crawling, and climbing stairs
• Consistently required to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance. Occasionally required to lift up to 100 lbs. with assistance
• Work performed requires medium physical strength
• Consistently required to use near and peripheral vision, in addition to depth perception Schedule Demands
• Required to work weekends
• Required to work government and religious holidays
• Occasionally required to work up to 12 hours

Physical Demands:

• Consistently required to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, grasp, twist and turn, talk, listen and hear. Consistent fine finger manipulations and repetitive motions with hands and feet
• Occasionally required to stoop and climb ladders or step stools
• As needed, position requires sitting, crawling, and climbing stairs
• Consistently required to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance. Occasionally required to lift up to 100 lbs. with assistance
• Work performed requires medium physical strength
• Consistently required to use near and peripheral vision, in addition to depth perception

Schedule Demands:

• Required to work weekends
• Required to work government and religious holidays
• Occasionally required to work up to 12 hours
• During busy seasons, time off requests may be accommodated on a first come first serve basis
• Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
• This is a full-time position, days and hours of work vary; additional work hours and flexible schedule may be required. Additional training and/or education hours may be required.

Compensation Details:

• Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits
• Dining Discounts, Wellness Program

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Ability to communicate in English preferred
• GED or equivalent level of education preferred