Lead Cook

Kismet Rotisserie - Studio City; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A high-volume fast-casual restaurant, Kismet Rotisserie, is hiring a Lead Cook in Studio City, CA. The role requires multitasking in a busy environment, commitment to food safety, and a team-oriented attitude while preparing delicious, made-from-scratch meals. Employees enjoy equitable tipping, health benefits, and a positive work culture.

Benefits

Tips and Weekly Bonuses

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

50% Discount at Restaurants

Qualifications

• 1 year of restaurant experience required.
• Must have nights/weekends availability.
• Experience working FOH is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prep, plate, and serve all menu items correctly.
• Communicate clearly about ordering and stock levels.
• Maintain cleanliness of the station and common areas.

Skills

Multitasking

Problem Solving

Team Player

Food Safety Awareness

Education

High School or Equivalent

Job description

Kismet Rotisserie in STUDIO CITY is looking for a capableLEAD COOK who loves hospitality and is excited to serve the community.

Kismet Rotisserie is a fast-casual restaurant with 4 locations and is part of the Kismet restaurant group, based in Los Angeles. Our menu focuses on rotisserie chicken, crispy potatoes and vegetable sides, as well as sandwiches, salads, and sweets. It is healthy, comforting and ultra-fresh everyday food, fully made from scratch in-house daily. We source as much as possible from local farms and do our best to incorporate sustainability into our practices, while also maintaining affordability for our customers and creating a positive work environment for our employees.

We are a high volume restaurant, doing a significant amount of take out and catering and we take our approach to quality and integrity very seriously.

JOB REQUIREMENTS :

• 1 year of similar restaurant experience required.
• Must be able to multitask and problem solve with a smile.
• Must be quick on your feet and a fast learner, without cutting corners.
• Must be professional and courteous toward fellow employees and customers.
• Must have a positive attitude and demeanor.
• Must be a team player.
• Must be willing to be cross-trained in other roles in order to lend a hand where needed.
• Experience working FOH is a plus.
• MUST HAVENIGHTS / WEEKENDSAVAILABILITY.

JOB OVERVIEW (Included, but not limited to) :

• Prep, set up, execute and break down station
• Prep, plate, and serve all menu items correctly
• Read kitchen tickets correctly, and execute accordingly
• Communicate clearly with Expo position and / or management
• Communicate clearly about ordering, running low on items, and 86’s
• Properly label all mise en place
• Follow FIFO procedure
• Execute recipes accurately and efficiently
• Quality-control on all items, with an emphasis on food safety
• Maintain cleanliness of station, walk-in, prep / dish and common areas
• Be familiar with DOH protocol, and execute it accordingly
• Be aware of (if not cross-trained) coworkers’ roles, and help out when needed
• Be open to cross-training on all positions
• Be respectful of the space and your coworkers
• Maintain positive, team-oriented mentality

BENEFITS :

For the sake of creating equity across all positions, all hourly non-management employees at Kismet Rotisserie are tipped and receive an equal share of the tip and bonus pools based on hours worked.

The company also offers health insurance, including vision and dental, for employees working 20 hours or more. The company will pay for 50% of the base HMO health plan for any hourly non-management employee working 20+ hours, and will cover the full amount of a PPO plan for all managers. Additionally, we offer a 401k plan for any employee to opt in to.

All employees have the added benefit of a 50% discount at all of our restaurants.

Job Type : Full-time

Salary : $25-28 / Hour, Inclusive of Tips and Bonuses

Benefits :

• Tips + Weekly Bonuses
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Education :

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience :

• 1 year (Required)

Please reply with your current resume, a cover letter, and your availability.

Kismet Rotisserie is an equal opportunity employer.