Kitchen - Central West End

Drunken Fish; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discounts

Opportunity for Fast Advancement

Competitive Pay

Direct Deposit

Job summary

A dynamic restaurant brand in St. Louis is seeking a dedicated BOH team member responsible for food preparation, ensuring cleanliness and organization. Ideal candidates have strong communication skills and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Opportunities for advancement and a supportive work culture await those who join this growing kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Assist Culinary and Restaurant Manager activities.
• Routine cleaning and setup of cook lines and equipment.
• Prepare food according to recipes and quality standards.
• Greet guests professionally and courteously.
• Maintain BOH item tracking in the POS system.
• Observe guest satisfaction and respond to additional requests.
• Maintain clean and organized workstation throughout the shift.
• Assist with sushi ingredient preparation when time permits.
• Follow management direction to maintain a positive environment.
• Report defective products and equipment to management.
• Follow all relevant laws, codes, and employee guidelines.

Skills

Ability to interact with guest and fellow coworkers

Organized

Strong knifing skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Education

Experience in the restaurant industry

Culinary degree

Sushi experience

Approved food handling training

Job description

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