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Firestone Walker Brewing Company

Taproom Chef

Firestone Walker Brewing Company, Buellton, California, United States, 93427

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Base pay range $32.00/hr - $35.00/hr

Job Summary The Taproom Chef manages the Back of House (BOH) operations and employees. This position is directly responsible for all kitchen functions including food purchasing, preparation, maintenance of quality standards, sanitation, cleanliness and training of employees in methods of cooking, preparation, plate presentation, portion, cost control, sanitation and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

Evaluate all BOH employees’ efficiency and productivity

Complete performance evaluations for BOH staff

Handle employee related issues and provide reports as needed to resolve problems within personnel including properly documenting and communication with the GM and HR

Administer prompt fair and consistent corrective actions for violations of company policies or procedures

Create employees’ work schedules within a timely fashion and manage labor results to budgeted targets, and assist the GM with time off requests approvals

Assign work to employees based on anticipated business activity and maintain cleaning schedules

Determine best work techniques to be used by employees

Decide on the types of work, materials, supplies, machinery, or tools to be used by employees

Control the flow and distribution of merchandise, materials, and supplies

Maintain the safety of employees and property to ensure a safe, secure, and healthy facility environment

Enforce sanitation standards and procedures

Comply with health and legal regulations; maintain security systems

Prepare departmental budgets

Ensure full oversite and alignment of all company recipes, specifications, and standards

Execute banquet and events to company standards in full alignment with the GM and Banquet & Events Coordinator

Oversee purchasing from vendors, and manage inventory at acceptable levels

Certify all food and products are prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking, and serving standards as well as safety and sanitation of all food

Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations, legal and safety standards; check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points

Control food costs and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes, and waste control procedures

Checking xtraChef price fluctuations and market trends and communicating to the Corporate Executive Chef on product and price issues

Secure that the kitchen is in clean condition at all times and instruct staff in place to clean as needed; oversee cleaning and maintenance of all kitchen workspaces and equipment

Report repair needs to the General Manager

Fill in as needed to keep kitchen running smoothly

Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent. Culinary school diploma or similar experience

5 years in kitchen experience including food preparation, line cook, fry cook experience

Prior experience in restaurant staff and overall kitchen management including food preparation and production

Must be available nights, weekends, holidays

Basic mathematical skills

Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

Required to work in a standing position for long periods to up to 9 hours

What Firestone Walker Offers

Competitive pay rate for an experienced individual with the right skills.

Salary Range: $32.00-35.00/hour

An excellent benefits package including:

100% paid premiums for employee including medical, dental, vision, & life insurance

Accrued PTO (rate of 13 days per year)

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) retirement plan including company paid profit sharing & matching

10 paid holidays per year

Please submit your resume with your work experience when applying. Firestone Walker is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Food and Beverage Services

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