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Fogo de Chao Churrascaria (Oklahoma City); Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Fogo de Chão is hiring a Gaucho Chef to prepare and grill traditional churrasco meats with a focus on authentic Gaucho-style presentation. The role requires handling demanding kitchen tasks, working at a fast pace, and engaging guests with knowledge of churrasco culture.

We offer full-time and part-time opportunities with a fixed base pay of $9.00 per hour, plus tips. Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work weekends/holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience grilling beef using traditional churrasco method.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Grilling

Beef prep

Customer service

Job description

Now Hiring / Immediately Hiring:

Gaucho Chef

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; they're how we do things every day.

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

Fogo de Chão provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

This position has a fixed rate of $9.00 and is also eligible to receive tips. Additional details regarding tips will be made available during onboarding or upon request.