Bar Chef at Lessing's

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Position: Bar Chef

Job Overview:

Our Bar Chef will demonstrate acute attention to detail, take pride in accuracy, work efficiently, and be excellent team players and communicators. The perfect candidate will have a very high standard of personal appearance and demonstrate the ability to build loyalty through their craft within the venues at Love Street. Our Bar Chefs are experts in regards to the food and beverage preparations for the bars including syrups, fruits, juices, and other applicable infusions and/or side work necessary to support the success of each shift. They are also responsible for maintaining these pars based on customer demand and will work closely with Bartender Leads to properly execute products. Our Bar Chef will also work closely with kitchen staff to ensure product utilization and space organization is properly handled and maintained. By doing so, Bar Chefs will support our teams to exceed all venue goals in regards to guest service, safety and sanitation, and cost control methods. Collaboration amongst team members to ensure a memorable experience for our guests is very important, so the ability to communicate clearly and effectively is of utmost importance. Our Bar Chefs are patient, helpful, and kind to the guest and to each other. Our Bar Chef is self-motivating, detail-oriented, and quick-learning. Our Bar Chef will happily perform other duties as assigned and directed.

Reports to: Bar Leads and all Managers, with a dotted line to the Director of Operations

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

The Guest

•Take ownership of accurate execution of your craft, adhering only to recipes provided

•Zero waste ingredients. Must work efficiently, yet accurately

•Must communicate any and all concerns about the quality of the product provided to execute, and final preparation

•Inventory all products made and track usage for Management analyzation

•Communicate needs for orders of supplies to Chef and Manager

•Communicate with Chefs for needs of equipment to prepare supplies

•Communicate with Bar Leads upon completion of tasks to be checked for quality

The Property

•Demonstrate the ability to work independently and with a team to uphold brand standards

•Follow all company guidelines and procedures including but not limited to safety and sanitation. Abide by proper cleaning and sanitation procedures, operate equipment in a safe and focused way, and complete any necessary reports while providing exceptional service to ensure a positive and lasting guest impression

•Adhere to all local, state, and federal health and civil code regulations.

•Execute various side work duties and set up to prepare bar areas for guest service

•Stock bar service supplies and alert management if any items are low or out of stock

•Oversee all guest-facing areas in regards to debris inside and outside the venues

•Maintain clean floors, furniture, and guest-facing areas before, during, and after guest arrival and departure.

•Maintain clean floors in all Culinary service areas

The Bottom Line

•Observe all restaurant rules and Company policies

•Must abide by shift operating hours as scheduled and assigned by the Restaurant Manager, attending all scheduled employee meetings, and offer suggestions for improvement

•Ensure every item is controlled and held correctly. All product follows FIFO regulations and is at the proper temperature controls.

•Always be guest facing to protect the restaurant from theft and accidents

Delivering Remarkable Results

•Demonstrate the ability to listen to others' points of view and recognize and appreciate differences

•Properly handle, prepare, and transport restaurant products, ensuring safety practices are strictly adhered to

•Prioritize requests and guest activities and manage interruptions while maintaining full composure and delivering remarkable hospitality

•Utilize training resources and fellow team members to educate one's self and others about products used and their characteristics

•Exhibit organization and be highly detail-oriented

•Ability to prioritize efficiently and effectively

•Ability to follow through on deliverables and meet objectives and deadlines

•A LOVE of food, and all things seafood

•Ability to take the initiative and work independently

•Superior guest focus

•Be a goal-oriented team player

•Excellent time management

•Ability to perform in an intense, fast-paced environment

Salary Range (NY only): $16 - $20 per hour