Senior Cook - Dog Haus
Burbank, CA 91505
About the Job
Brand New Restaurant: If you are looking for an opportunity to grow, buckle up and let’s chat. We are in expansion mode and opening a brand new Dog Haus Biergarten in January and another one in March. We are looking for a Senior Cook with training and leadership experience to develop into a Kitchen Lead. You would be part of leadership, work with us on opening the restaurant, and be instrumental in building the right kitchen culture and processes.
Compensation:
Hourly + heavily weighted BOH tips. $17 - $19/hour based on experience (raises after certifications) + $3 - $4 PER HOUR in tips on average. Total per hour take home = $20 - $23 PER HOUR.
**If you have strong Kitchen Manager experience and require less development on day 1, we can discuss that pay rate tier as it will differ from our Senior Cook in development track**
Days/Hours Available: Monday - Sunday | 5 days/per week | 40 hours/per week | Overtime pay occasionally. We support work life balance and encourage days off.
Who: We are a fun team that likes to work hard, delight our guests, and laugh while doing it. If you think you fit the bill, keep reading.
If you are looking to grow and want to help us launch a brand new beautiful restaurant, let's chat.
Dog Haus is a leader in the Food & Beverage industry and is known for creating delicious hand-crafted all beef hot dogs, sausages, Black Angus beef burgers, unique fried chicken creations, and gourmet breakfast burritos. Our commitment to using high-quality, hormone- and antibiotic-free meat, along with our focus on creativity and community, has garnered critical acclaim and national attention. Our food is complimented by an extensive craft beer list which includes 24 taps, wine, and cocktails (applicable locations).
What You'll Do:
- Lead and work with a team of kitchen staff
- Ensure food quality and consistency
- Monitor inventory and control costs
- Help maintain kitchen equipment by teaching proper usage and cleaning techniques
- Implement and enforce safety and sanitation standards
- Collaborate with managers and ownership to optimize operations
- Coach and develop junior staff
- Other duties will be assigned as needed and as the business evolves
What You'll Bring:
- Previous experience as a Senior Cook
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Knowledge of food safety regulations
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Passion for serving delicious food
- Fluent or proficient in Spanish - not mandatory, but preferred
- Positive attitude and a big smile :)
- A love for coaching and development
- Detail orientation and a belief that systems drive successful restaurants
What We Offer:
- Flexible scheduling options
- Referral program
- Profit sharing opportunities for management positions
- Paid training
- Free employee meals and off shift employee discounts
Dog Haus creates hand-crafted all beef hot dogs and sausages with no added nitrates, 100% Black Angus beef burgers, unique fried chicken creations, and gourmet breakfast burritos - all of which are made with hormone- and antibiotic-free meat. To chase it down, guests can select great craft beers from a tap list emphasizing local favorites or a signature cocktail. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.