Kitchen

Drunken Fish; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Opportunity for fast advancement

Competitive pay

Direct deposit

Training & development

Wellness resources

Job summary

A restaurant company is seeking individuals for food preparation roles. Responsibilities include maintaining clean workstations, preparing menu items, and providing customer service. Ideal candidates should have strong knife skills and experience in the restaurant industry. Opportunities for advancement are available in a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant operations or line cooking is preferred.
• Culinary degree or equivalent training is a plus.
• Sushi experience is advantageous and valued.
• Local food handling training as required by law.

Responsibilities

• Assist Culinary Manager and Restaurant Managers in various tasks.
• Responsible for cleaning and setting up the cook line and equipment.
• Prepare menu items according to recipes and standards.
• Greet and inform guests about menu items and specials.
• Maintain accurate tracking of BOH items in the POS.
• Ensure guest satisfaction with food service.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the workstation.
• Assist with sushi ingredient preparation.
• Follow management directions for positive work environment.
• Report defective products and inventory issues.
• Adhere to laws and regulations outlined by management.

Skills

Ability to interact with guests and fellow coworkers

Organized

Strong knife skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to multitask

Education

Experience in the restaurant industry

Culinary degree

Sushi experience

Approved food handling training

Job description

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

Company Overview

Hiring good people, training them for excellence, and giving them room to grow is what sets us apart from others. We are looking for friendly, dependable, honest, hardworking individuals to complement our positive culture and team. At So Hospitality Group, we want to bring together caring, intelligent, innovative people who love to serve and lead others and are looking to join a growing company. So Hospitality Group currently consists of 3 different restaurant brands in multiple cities and growing, so your opportunities are endless!

Job Summary

Responsible for proper preparation and maintaining of BOH and execution of the entire Brand’s menu. Maintains a clean and organized workstation with keeping sanitation and safety as the highest priority. Prepares items according to proper recipe and portion size outlined in the training manual. Helps with food inventory on a daily basis. Deals with co-workers and guests in a professional manner to ensure total guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Assist all activities for the Culinary Manager, General Manager, Restaurant Manager, and Assistant Restaurant Manager
• Responsible for routine cleaning, set up and breakdown of the cook line, hood, and all equipment. This includes all preparation required to fryer, wok, grill, pantry, and other stations efficiently and smoothly
• Prepares all cooked related items according to recipes, portion size, presentation and quality standards dictated by the Drunken Fish BOH Training Manual
• Greet guests in a professional, friendly and courteous manner whenever possible. Informs guest of specials and menu changes; makes suggestions and answers questions regarding BOH menu
• Keeps track of all BOH items being served to assure they are entered correctly in the POS
• Maintains a professional and congenial relationship with customers and provides them with professional, friendly and courteous service
• Observes each guest to ensure that they are satisfied with the food service. Communicates with server to inform them of the customer’s needs; helps respond to any additional requests and informs server when the meal has been completed
• Throughout shift, maintains a clean and organized workstation keeping sanitation and safety as the highest priority
• Assists with the preparation of sushi ingredients when time permits
• Follow direction well and helps maintain a positive working environment
• Keeps management informed of inventories and immediately reports any defective products and equipment
• Follows all federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations outlined by management and the Drunken Fish Employee Handbook

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to interact with guest and fellow coworkers
• Organized
• Strong knifing skills is a must
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to multi task and show flexibility during high/low volume periods.

Education / Qualifications

• Experience in the restaurant industry is a plus
• Culinary degree a plus
• Sushi experience a plus
• Approved food handling training required by local laws

Benefits / Perks

• Employee Discounts
• Opportunity for Fast Advancement
• Competitive Pay
• Direct Deposit