Churrasqueiro I - WTC

Fogo de Chão; Fremont Center (NY); On-site; USD 1,290,000 - 1,837,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Fogo de Chão in New York is seeking a Gaucho Chef to master traditional churrasco techniques and deliver authentic Brazilian dining experiences. You will prepare and grill meats, season to guest requests, and present dishes in Gaucho style while engaging guests about the culture.

Full-time hourly role with benefits, requiring weekend and holiday availability; $11.35 per hour with tipping included to enhance earnings.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing and cooking churrasco-style beef and other meats
• Ability to season and grill to guests' requests
• Ability to portion, garnish and present in gaucho style

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Churrasco cooking

Grilling

Food presentation

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'll 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

This position has a fixed rate of $11.35 and is also eligible to receive tips. Additional details regarding tips will be made available during onboarding or upon request.