Family owned and operated bar/restaurant seeking loyal line cooks and a kitchen manager. Looking to hire asap, full and part time available. We are a part of our neighborhood with local watering hole for most, and a staple of the hanalei community. The bar specializes in food that is approachable and we want staff to be creative and take initiative in menu planning. This is also a tipped position. Health Benefits available after 3 months of full time employment.
Line Cook
Job Brief
A line cook is a kitchen staff member responsible for preparing and cooking specific menu items at a designated station within a restaurant kitchen, following recipes and chef specifications, ensuring timely food production while maintaining cleanliness and adhering to food safety regulations; essentially, they manage a specific cooking section on the "line" where dishes are prepared and plated quickly and efficiently.
Key responsibilities of a line cook include:
Station management: Operating a designated cooking station, such as grill, sauté, fry, or vegetable, ensuring all necessary ingredients and tools are readily available.
Food preparation: Chopping, slicing, and prepping ingredients according to recipe requirements.
Cooking dishes: Cooking assigned menu items to the correct temperature and doneness, following established cooking methods.
Plating presentation: Arranging cooked food on plates according to presentation standards set by the chef.
Quality control: Monitoring food quality, ensuring consistency and proper portion sizes.
Maintaining cleanliness: Cleaning and sanitizing work station, equipment, and utensils throughout the shift.
Communication: Communicating with other line cooks, prep cooks, and chefs to maintain smooth service flow.
Inventory management: Stocking station with necessary ingredients and reporting any shortages.
Adhering to safety standards: Following food safety guidelines and proper handling procedures.
Important skills for a line cook:
Knife skills: Proficiency in various knife cuts for precise ingredient preparation.
Cooking techniques: Understanding different cooking methods like grilling, sautéing, roasting, frying, and poaching.
Time management: Ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure to meet service demands.
Attention to detail: Ensuring consistent quality and presentation of dishes.
Teamwork: Collaborating effectively with other kitchen staff members.
Physical stamina: Ability to stand for long periods and work in a fast-paced environment.
Kitchen Manager
Job brief
We are looking for a Kitchen Manager to supervise daily back of house restaurant operations.
Kitchen Manager responsibilities include supervising the food prep and cooking, maintaining a fully-stocked kitchen inventory and complying with safety and cleanliness standards. To be successful in this role, you should be able to manage our kitchen staff and guide them to deliver quality food on time.
Ultimately, you will ensure all plates are properly cooked and served and our customers have a pleasant dining experience.
Responsibilities
Manage kitchen staff and coordinate food orders
Supervise food prep and cooking
Check food plating and temperature
Establish portion sizes
Schedule kitchen staff shifts
Price menu items in collaboration with the Restaurant Manager
Order food supplies and kitchen equipment, as needed
Train kitchen staff on prep work and food plating techniques
Store food products in compliance with safety practices (e.g. in refrigerators)
Keep weekly and monthly cost reports
Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen area
Requirements and skills
Proven work experience as a Kitchen Manager, Restaurant Manager or Head Chef
Hands-on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredients
Knowledge of a wide range of recipes
Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations
Excellent organizational skills
Conflict management abilities
Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced work environment
Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends