Back of House / Kitchen Associate

Wet Willie's; Edisto Island (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Wet Willie’s on Edisto Island, SC is seeking a Back of House / Kitchen Associate to support daily kitchen operations and ensure products meet Wet Willie’s standards. This role emphasizes sanitation, efficiency, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Key duties include food prep, maintaining quality control, and helping manage costs while delivering consistent, high-quality guest experiences at our busy outlet. Flexible availability preferred.

Qualifications

• Six months restaurant cooking/prep experience.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to follow company procedures and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sanitary, safe, and efficient kitchen operations.
• Assist in food preparation and station setup.
• Help manage costs while delivering quality products to guests.

Skills

Excellent communication

Restaurant experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

BOH POS System

Job description

Job 121717 - Back of House / Kitchen Associate
Edisto Island, SC

The Back of the House (BOH) Hourly Partner is responsible to ensure all guests are presented with superior products that are prepared according to the Company’s high standards. This position also assists the restaurant team in achieving planned sales by performing all responsibilities and tasks of their position according to Company standards, policies and procedures for operational excellence. The BOH Hourly Partner also helps to protect the brand by maintaining a sanitary, safe, respectful, efficient and quality work environment while effectively managing operational/product costs.

Role-models behaviors that align with the Company’s Beliefs and Philosophy for Service:

• BOH Hourly Partners treat all people with courtesy and respect.
• They are reliable, and empowered to make good decisions when it comes operating their station.
• They are team players that enjoy the idea of service and presenting quality products to our guests while ensuring profitability and operational excellence are maintained.
• The BOH Hourly Partner values training and follows the procedures and guidelines as outlined in the Company’s training systems.

The Back of the House (BOH) Hourly Partner is responsible to ensure all guests are presented with superior products that are prepared according to the Company’s high standards. This position also assists the restaurant team in achieving planned sales by performing all responsibilities and tasks of their position according to Company standards, policies and procedures for operational excellence. The BOH Hourly Partner also helps to protect the brand by maintaining a sanitary, safe, respectful, efficient and quality work environment while effectively managing operational/product costs.

Role-models behaviors that align with the Company’s Beliefs and Philosophy for Service:

• BOH Hourly Partners treat all people with courtesy and respect.
• They are reliable, and empowered to make good decisions when it comes operating their station.
• They are team players that enjoy the idea of service and presenting quality products to our guests while ensuring profitability and operational excellence are maintained.
• The BOH Hourly Partner values training and follows the procedures and guidelines as outlined in the Company’s training systems.

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Extensive standing without breaks
• Exposure to heat, smoke and cold
• Reaching heights of approximately six feet and depths of approximately three ft.
• Must have high level of mobility/flexibility in space provided for periods of up to eight hours or longer
• Effective communication with peers, managers and guests
• Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Supervision Received: Receives direction from Manager(s) on duty

Knowledge & Skill Required

• Excellent communications skills
• High School diploma preferred (college a plus)
• Operating BOH P.O.S. System

Preferred Experience

• At least six months restaurant cooking/prep experience; or other customer service industries.