Churrasqueiro I

Fogo de Chão; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Voluntary Benefits

Pet Insurance

Voluntary benefits: Critical Illness,

Hospital Indemnity

Accident Coverage

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Fogo de Chão in Miami is seeking a Gaucho Chef to prepare and grill traditional churrasco meats with precision and flair. You will serve guests in the authentic gaucho style, ensuring warmth and hospitality at every table. This role requires strong culinary skills, efficiency, and a passion for Brazilian grilling traditions.

The position involves working a fast-paced environment, maintaining grill station cleanliness, and upholding guest satisfaction through expert preparation and presentation.

Qualifications

• Must be able to transport objects up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Previous gaucho/churrasco cooking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook beef and other meats according to traditional Brazilian churrasco recipes.
• Season and grill food according to prescribed traditional method and guests' requests.
• Portion, garnish and present to patrons in the style of Brazilian gaucho.
• Answer guests' questions concerning churrasco-style food and convey gaucho culture and demeanor.
• Maintain cleanliness of the grill area.
• Complete any beginning or closing shift duties.

Skills

Culinary skills

Gaucho churrasco

Food safety

Fast-paced teamwork

Job description

At Fogo de Chão, we strive to give our guests an unforgettable dining experience of discovery while showcasing the Culinary Art of Churrasco. Our mission is to ignite fire and joy to care for our team, our guests, and our communities.

We believe better futures start when we bring our best to the table every day to Feed a Purposeful Future – starting with our team members. We feed our teams with fulfilling job opportunities, making space around the table so everyone feels welcome. At Fogo, we’ll provide you with a fulfilling career with professional and personal growth opportunities at every level. Our values of teamwork, integrity, excellence, humility and Deixa Comigo (we’ve got you!) are more than just words, it’s how we do things every day.

Now Hiring / Immediately Hiring: Gaucho Chef

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepare and cook special cuts of beef and other meats according to traditional Brazilian “churrasco” recipes.


• Season and grill food according to prescribed traditional method and to guests’ specific requests.


• Portion, garnish and present to patron in style of Brazilian “gaucho.”


• Answer guests’ questions concerning “churrasco”-style food and represent and convey Brazilian “gaucho” culture and demeanor.


• Maintain cleanliness of the grill area.


• Complete any beginning or closing shift duties.

Requirements

• Must be able to transport objects up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods of time, and work at a quick pace.


• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance are available for full-time, hourly Team Members on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Additionally, company-paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability are provided where allowed.

We offer a comprehensive voluntary benefits package including Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Coverage, Permanent Life, and Pet Insurance.

Part-Time Team Members are offered a Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Health plan in addition to Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance. Coverage for these plans can start as early as the first of the month following your hire date.

Additionally, Part-Time Team Members are offered enrollment in voluntary benefits, including Pet Insurance, Legal, and ID Protection.

Fogo de Chão is an Equal Opportunity & E Verify Employer

At Fogo de Chão, we strive to give our guests an unforgettable dining experience of discovery while showcasing the Culinary Art of Churrasco. Our mission is to ignite fire and joy to care for our team, our guests and our communities. We believe better futures start when we bring our best to the table every day to Feed a Purposeful Future – starting with our team members. We feed our teams with fulfilling job opportunities, making space around the table so everyone feels welcome. At Fogo, we’ll provide you with a fulfilling career with professional and personal growth opportunities at every level. Our values of teamwork, integrity, excellence, humility and Deixa Comigo (we’ve got you!) are more than just words, it’s how we do things every day.