Brazilian Steakhouse Grill Master

Kals Group; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee dining discount

Flexible scheduling within restaurant

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Kals Group's Rodizio Grill Hamilton Place in Chattanooga, TN is hiring a dependable Grill Master/Gaucho. You'll prepare, grill and carve meats tableside, manage high-heat open flames and rotate meat selections during service.

Candidates should have at least 3 years in restaurant kitchen roles, be available Friday-Sunday and holidays, and comfortable handling heavy knives while interfacing with guests. This is a fast-paced hospitality role with room for advancement.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years restaurant kitchen, grill, line cook, meat preparation or comparable food-service experience.
• Able to work Friday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays.
• Evenings, holidays and other high-volume restaurant days.
• Comfortable around open-flame/high-heat grills.
• Able to safely handle large knives and carve meat.
• Able to stand and move for most of the shift.
• Able to lift and maneuver loaded meat skewers repeatedly.
• Comfortable interacting with guests and carving meats tableside.
• Follow cooking temperatures, food-safety procedures and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season and grill a variety of meats.
• Monitor grill temperatures and cook meats to specifications.
• Maintain rotation and availability of meat selections during service.
• Safely load, transport and handle large skewers.
• Circulate the dining room offering selections to guests.
• Carve meats tableside safely and professionally.
• Communicate with servers and managers regarding guest requests.
• Maintain a clean and organized grill and prep area.
• Follow food-safety, sanitation and company procedures.
• Complete opening, closing and cleaning duties.
• Work as part of a team during high-volume dinner, weekend and holiday shifts.

Job description

Grill Master / Gaucho – Brazilian Steakhouse

Rodizio Grill at Hamilton Place – Chattanooga, TN

Rodizio Grill Hamilton Place is hiring a dependable, experienced Grill Master/Gaucho to join our team.

This is not a standard back-of-house cook position.

Our Grill Masters prepare and fire-grill meats, manage multiple cuts and cooking temperatures, carry skewers throughout the dining room, and carve meats tableside for guests.

We are looking for applicants who are comfortable working around high heat, open-flame grills, sharp carving knives, heavy skewers and a fast-paced dining room.

Applicants must:

• Have at least (3) years restaurant kitchen, grill, line cook, meat preparation or comparable food-service experience.
• Be consistently available for Friday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays.
• Be available for evenings, holidays and other high-volume restaurant days.
• Be comfortable working continuously around open-flame/high-heat grills.
• Be comfortable safely handling large knives and carving meat.
• Be able to stand and move for the majority of the shift.
• Be able to safely lift, carry and maneuver loaded meat skewers repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Be comfortable interacting directly with guests and carving meats tableside.
• Be able to follow cooking temperatures, food-safety procedures and sanitation standards.
• Have reliable transportation to Rodizio Grill Hamilton Place.
• Be dependable and able to arrive on time for scheduled shifts.

What You'll Do

As a Rodizio Grill Grill Master/Gaucho, you will:

• Prepare, season and grill a variety of meats.
• Monitor grill temperatures and cook meats to required specifications.
• Maintain proper rotation and availability of meat selections during service.
• Safely load, transport and handle large skewers.
• Circulate throughout the dining room offering selections to guests.
• Carve meats tableside safely and professionally.
• Communicate with servers, other Grill Masters and managers regarding guest requests.
• Maintain a clean and organized grill and prep area.
• Follow food-safety, sanitation and company procedures.
• Complete opening, closing and cleaning responsibilities.
• Work as part of a team during high-volume dinner, weekend and holiday shifts.

The Right Person for This Job

This position is a strong fit for someone who is

• Dependable and punctual.
• Comfortable working under pressure.
• Confident around grills and knives.
• Able to multitask without sacrificing food quality or safety.
• Friendly enough to interact with guests while remaining focused on the grill.
• Willing to learn the Rodizio style of Brazilian grilling and tableside service.
• Interested in becoming highly skilled at meat preparation, grilling and carving.

Previous Brazilian steakhouse experience is helpful but not required. We can teach our specific process to someone who already has a strong restaurant work ethic and relevant cooking/grill experience.

Schedule

This position requires:

• Friday evening availability.
• Saturday availability.
• Sunday availability.
• Weekday evening availability as scheduled.
• Holiday and special-event availability.
• Applicants must be able to remain through completion of assigned closing duties.

Compensation:

• $17-$30 per hour

Benefits may include:

• Employee dining discount.
• Flexible scheduling within restaurant staffing needs.
• Opportunities for additional shifts.
• Opportunities for advancement.

Work Location:

Rodizio Grill at Hamilton Place
2100 Hamilton Place Blvd.
Chattanooga, TN 37421