510 Waterfront Way Vancouver, WA

Hiring Kitchen Lead (Private Dining and Events) El Gaucho Vancouver

El Gaucho Vancouver Seeking a Private Dining and Events (Kitchen Lead)

Role and Responsibilities

• Reports directly to Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef
• Maintains food quality standards as set by Executive Chef and Company requirements
• Adheres to the highest professional standards of job performance, conduct and attendance
• Reads BEO s to compile information for product ordering and makes food production lists
• Organizes, prepares for, and participates in the execution of high-end private dining events for 15 to 250 persons
• Flexible with respect to scheduling to accommodate events on varying days and times
• Actively controls food cost through proper food handling/storage procedures, waste avoidance practices, and adherence to standardized recipes
• Ensures compliance with all state and local food handling regulations and safe food handling in the kitchen

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIOINAL REQUIREMENTS

• Verifiable experience/competence in the culinary arts and professional kitchen systems commensurate with that required by F&V.
• Ability to follow instructions by Executive Chef while also using personal judgment and initiative to solve problems
• Ability to maintain calm and focus under stress, and to work with others towards the common goal
• Ability to create and execute in a busy private dining format fresh, delicious, exciting and relevant menu items and specials in keeping with the F&V brand
• This position demands a high level of commitment to both the success of the company and to one's own professional growth. It requires sustained focus on one s duties as well as high levels of physical and mental stamina

Benefits

We offer a supportive and rewarding work environment with a range of benefits:

• Competitive wages
• Growth potential
• Family meals
• Employee dining discount
• Medical insurance (25+ hours/week)
• Dental insurance (25+ hours/week)
• Vision insurance (25+ hours/week)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to all employees
• 401(k) with company match (after one year of service, age 18+)
• Sick leave
• Pet insurance

Compensation: $24-26 Hourly | DOE

If you feel you meet the qualifications and are excited about contributing to a warm, hospitality-driven environment, we encourage you to apply today. We look forward to learning more about you!

Base Salary: $24.00