Churrasqueiro

Fogo de Chão•Washington, DC

About The Position

Fogo de Chão is hiring a Gaucho Chef to prepare and cook special cuts of beef and other meats using traditional Brazilian churrasco recipes. The role involves seasoning and grilling food according to prescribed traditional methods and guests’ requests, then portioning, garnishing, and presenting it in the style of a Brazilian gaucho. The Gaucho Chef also answers guests’ questions about churrasco-style food and represents Brazilian gaucho culture and demeanor. The position includes maintaining the grill area and completing beginning- or closing-shift duties. The role requires the ability to transport objects up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods, and work at a quick pace. Weekend and holiday work is required. The fixed rate is $10.30, and the position is also eligible to receive tips.

Requirements

  • Ability to transport objects up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time.
  • Ability to work at a quick pace.
  • Ability to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and cook special cuts of beef and other meats according to traditional Brazilian churrasco recipes.
  • Season and grill food according to prescribed traditional methods and guests’ specific requests.
  • Portion, garnish, and present food to patrons in the style of a Brazilian gaucho.
  • Answer guests’ questions about churrasco-style food and represent and convey Brazilian gaucho culture and demeanor.
  • Maintain cleanliness of the grill area.
  • Complete beginning- or closing-shift duties.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to full-time hourly team members beginning the first of the month following 60 days of employment.
  • Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability are provided where allowed.
  • Voluntary benefits include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident coverage, permanent life, and pet insurance.
  • Part-time team members are offered a Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) health plan, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance, with coverage potentially beginning the first of the month following hire.
  • Part-time team members may enroll in voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal assistance, and ID protection.
  • The position has a fixed rate of $10.30 and is eligible to receive tips.
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