In our employees, we look for a passion to anticipate and meet our guests’ needs and an insatiable desire to attain the highest levels of quality and customer service.
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Back of House Key Hourly
Position Summary: The Exchange is seeking a Key Hourly to be the second in command in our kitchen, following our Executive Chef’s specifications and guidelines. The successful candidate will employ their culinary and managerial skills in order to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our guests’ satisfaction.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in the preparation and design of all food and drinks menus.
- Produce high quality plates both design and taste wise.
- Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality standards.Fill in for the Executive Chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessary.
- Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation.
- Manage and train kitchen staff, establish working schedule and assess staff’s performance.
- Order supplies to stock inventory appropriately.
- Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards.
- Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and guests
Requirements:
4+ years of Restaurant Kitchen/ BOH experience of increasing responsibility.
Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
Excellent record of kitchen and staff management.
Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions.
Familiar with industry’s best practices.
Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS).
Culinary degree preferred OR equivalent work experience.
ServSafe certified or ability to become certified.
Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
Be able to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.