AJs Chef de Cuisine

Responsibilities

• Responsible for food service of AJ’s Steakhouse from planning and preparing to delivery of all food
• Oversee that kitchen work area is ready for daily operation, ensuring compliance with established standards and requirements
• Ensure all food is consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking, and presentation standards
• Assist the Executive Chef in leading the AJ’s Steakhouse staff, developing menus, and creating culinary goals
• Work with front of house restaurant management to ensure the guest experience exceeds expectations

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor’s or related culinary degree preferred
• Minimum of three years’ experience as a Chef or Sous Chef
• Experience in large full-service, upscale, high-volume restaurant kitchen
• Experience with collective bargaining environment preferred
• Excellent dietary, cooking, supervisory, and customer service skills preferred
• Knowledge of Iowa Department of Health regulations is required
• Serv Safe certification required
• Must be skilled in plating and presentation, as well as menu development with budgeted food costs
• Must possess knowledge of labor management and inventory control
• Must have knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and working knowledge of P&l statements and Agilysus software
• Must be able to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines while maintaining a strong attention to detail
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with persons of diverse backgrounds
• Able to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Subject to, hot equipment, hot oil, sharp objects, and wet floors
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and push carts up to 150 lbs.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and varied hours