We have a position available for a cook and a host. Below you will find a brief description for the positions. If you are qualified and interested, please respond to this post with your resume or apply within. We are located in Heritage Square at 740 South B Street, Oxnard CA. We look forward to hearing from you!
Cook Job Description
We are looking for a skilled Cook to prepare delicious meals according to menu. You will cook dishes that will delight our customers with their taste and timely delivery. An excellent cook must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals. They must be deft in moving around the kitchen and apt in multi-tasking. Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is also important. The goal is to help preserve and enhance our reputation so we can expand our clientele. You should also be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Responsibilities
Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)
Cook food in various utensils or grillers
Check food while cooking to stir or turn
Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served
Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
Check quality of ingredients
Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages
Clean workstations
Requirements and Skills
Proven experience as a cook
Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware
Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
Ability to work in a team
Very good communication skills
Excellent physical condition and stamina
Availability to work in shifts as needed, including evenings, weekends and public holidays
High school diploma or equivalent, hospitality certification is a plus
Host/Hostess Job Description
We are looking for a Host or Hostess to join our team and be the first point of contact for our guests. Host/Hostess responsibilities include greeting guests, providing accurate wait times, escorting customers to the dining and bar areas, taking and placing take out orders and assisting serving staff if needed. For this role, you should have solid organizational and people skills to make sure our guests have a positive dining experience from the moment they arrive till their departure. You should also be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Responsibilities
Welcome guests with a smile
Provide accurate wait times and monitor waiting lists
Manage reservations
Escort customers to assigned dining areas
Provide menus and announce Server's name
Greet customers upon their departure with a smile
Coordinate with waitstaff about available seating options
Maintain a clean reception area
Cater to guests who require extra attention (e.g. children, elderly)
Answer incoming calls and address customers’ queries
Assist waitstaff as needed
Monitor and stock restrooms
Take and place take-out orders
Requirements and skills
Previous work experience as a Host/Hostess
Understanding of restaurant etiquette
Familiarity with health and safety regulations
Experience in managing reservations
Demonstrable customer-service skills
Excellent communication skills (via phone and in-person)
Strong organizational skills with the ability to monitor the entire dining area
Availability to work in shifts as needed, including evenings, weekends and public holidays
Good physical condition to walk and stand during an entire shift, as well as use of stairs
High school diploma; hospitality certification is a plus