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Hard Rock Cafe; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a globally recognized establishment where your culinary skills will shine! As a culinary employee, you will play a vital role in the kitchen, ensuring that every dish meets high standards of quality and presentation. Your ability to stay calm in a fast-paced environment and your attention to detail will be key to your success. This role offers the chance to be part of a vibrant culture that values teamwork, creativity, and a passion for food. If you thrive in a busy kitchen and are eager to contribute to a legendary brand, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a kitchen environment.
• Food safety certification may be required in some states.

Responsibilities

• Prepare recipes and menu items according to specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Communicate professionally with co-workers.

Skills

Calmness in fast-paced environments

Organization and attention to detail

Friendly attitude

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies with venues in over 70 countries spanning 265 locations that include owned/licensed or managed Rock Shops, Live Performance Venues, and Cafes. HRI also launched a joint venture named Hard Rock Digital in 2020, an online sportsbook, retail sportsbook, and internet gaming platform. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world’s largest and most valuable collection of authentic music memorabilia at more than 86,000 pieces, which are displayed at its locations around the globe. In 2022, Hard Rock Hotels was honored as the number one brand in Outstanding Guest Satisfaction for the second year in a row among Upper Upscale Hotels in J.D. Power’s North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study. This designation is the fourth consecutive year the iconic brand has been among top brands in this category.

HRI is the first privately-owned gaming company designated U.S. Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal for the second year. Hard Rock was also honored as one of Forbes’ Best Employers for Women, Diversity, and New Grads and a Top Large Employer in the Travel & Leisure, Gaming, and Entertainment Industry. In 2021, Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos received first place ranking in the Casino Gaming Executive Satisfaction Survey conducted by Bristol Associates Inc. and Spectrum Gaming Group for six of the last seven years. For more information on Hard Rock International, visit www.hardrock.com or shop.hardrock.com.

Responsibilities

Even though kitchen employees may not come into direct contact with guests, their responsibilities are key to the Cafe’s success. At Hard Rock, cooks will be considered all-around culinary employees.

• Making prep recipes and menu products to spec
• Properly labeling, dating, covering, and refrigerating prepped items for the line
• Performing opening, closing & side duties – setting up, stocking, and breaking down all kitchen equipment and prep, and line stations
• Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, and line
• Practicing safety and sanitation standards
• Having a sense of urgency
• Properly reading items printed on order tickets or automated Kitchen Display System
• Assembling orders - double checking product quality and specs
• Demonstrating impeccable product knowledge
• Involved in handling all re-cook, special prep, long ticket, large party/voucher group procedures
• Communicating professionally with co-workers and Front-of-the-House staff

This job description reflects the position’s essential functions; it does not encompass all of the tasks that may be assigned.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, & CERTIFICATIONS

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience (experience requirements may vary by location)
• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• In some U.S. States, a food safety certification program is required to be completed before being able to serve food or alcohol, which may include a food handlers card (i.e., California law requires this)

SKILLS

• Remaining calm in a hectic, fast-paced atmosphere
• Demonstrating a high level of organization, attention-to-detail, and a sense-of-urgency
• Displaying a positive and outwardly friendly attitude toward guests and co-workers
• Maintaining HRC’s 5 core Values and Mission Statement

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to move throughout the Corporate office and Cafes during visits (standing, walking, kneeling, bending, etc.) for extended periods of time
• Ability to make repeating movements of the arms, hands, and wrists
• Ability to express or exchange ideas verbally and perceive sound by ear
• Manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and ability to work with hands above shoulders
• Ability to occasionally, regularly, frequently move objects (lift, push, pull, balance, carry) up to 10 pounds
• Ability to turn or twist body parts in a circular motion
• Ability to tolerate exposure to heat, cold, chemicals, and loud/noisy environments

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Maintaining a well-groomed appearance (“having a plan”)
• Following all uniform guidelines
• Practicing all general safety & sanitation standards
• Recycling products, where possible

Additional Details

Closing:

Hard Rock International is an equal opportunity employer. We live our motto LOVE ALL – SERVE ALL, and strive to foster an inclusive workplace culture for every team member. Hard Rock welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Hard Rock to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact a member of our Human Resources team.

Disclaimer

While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the current job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload,