Hamleys Steakhouse Culinary Lead
About The Position
The Culinary Lead attractively prepares, cooks, and presents food items according to established recipes and menu specifications, prioritizing customer satisfaction and safe food handling. The role oversees the kitchen line when the Sous Chef is absent and may work in any kitchen position depending on experience and business needs. It may supervise on-shift kitchen employees in the Sous Chef’s absence and receive food deliveries. The position requires kitchen experience, some supervisory experience, cooking skills, food-safety knowledge, and the ability to work all hours, shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Requirements
- Five years of kitchen experience.
- Six months of supervisory experience in a kitchen setting.
- High school diploma or GED, or ten years of experience.
- Three years of cooking experience, with an understanding of preparing meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, and grains using different methods.
- Functional literacy, including the ability to read and follow written recipes and procedures.
- Must possess or obtain a Food Handler Certification within 30 days of employment.
- Understand and follow all food-safety criteria.
- Able to stand and/or walk for long periods, perform repetitive wrist, hand, and finger motions, and lift and maneuver up to 50 pounds.
- Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to provide instruction and respond to questions.
- Available to work all hours, shifts, weekends, and holidays.
- Excellent personal hygiene and appearance.
- Positive attitude toward employees and guests.
- Requires a criminal history background check.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
Nice To Haves
- Good working knowledge of a professional kitchen, equipment, and food products.
Responsibilities
- Ensure customer satisfaction through prompt, efficient, friendly service.
- Assist the Sous Chef in training staff and monitor food handling and preparation to ensure health and safety policies are followed.
- Prepare meals according to menus and recipes.
- Keep the kitchen and supply room sanitary and orderly.
- Inform the Sous Chef or Restaurant Manager of problems and promptly report workplace or guest concerns.
- Assist with inventory, ordering, putting freight away, and cleaning when needed.
- Work promptly in a fast-paced, stressful environment.
- Comply with regulatory laws, the employee handbook, department policies and procedures, and safety codes.
- Promote a clean, safe, and healthy environment for employees and guests.
- Ensure equipment, tools, and materials are handled safely.
- Maintain confidential information, including menu and recipe trademarks.
- Promote guest-service standards through courteous and respectful behavior.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Sous Chef or Restaurant Manager.
- Oversee on-shift kitchen employees in the Sous Chef’s absence.
- Receive food deliveries.
- Maintain effective communication with front- and back-of-house staff regarding guest-service needs and orders.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
