Saltgrass Steakhouse - Kitchen Expo (Shelfer)

About the role

Ensures guest satisfaction by providing correctly plated, quality presentations of all food items coming off the cook line, and by supporting servers in the timely delivery of food items to the guest. This position must also exhibit a high level of professional and personalized guest service that embodies the Company’s brand standard and core values (K.E.E.P. – Kindness, Engagement, Empathy and Positivity).

Responsibilities

• Garnish plates according to Landry's Restaurants, Inc. standards and recipes.
• Ensure orders are being prepared with the correct priority and organize plates and trays for pickup by servers.
• Assist in the final preparation of dishes.
• Check dishes before delivery for accuracy, presentation and temperature.
• Deliver orders to maintain fast service.
• Transfer important information between the kitchen and the wait staff (e.g. when a customer has a particular request).
• Responsible for timing of food orders and alert management if there is a backlog.
• Stock/restock items on line according to specifications.
• Roll and polish silverware as needed.
• Breakdown station and ensure work area is clean, safe, organized and sanitary.
• Ability to work all food stations in the kitchen if necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Proven experience as food expeditor or other restaurant position.
• Understanding of health and safety rules in a restaurant.
• Dexterity in using kitchen equipment or utensils and carry heavy trays.
• Well-organized and ability to lead and direct people.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Outstanding coordination and multi-tasking abilities.
• A customer-oriented approach.
• Great physical endurance.
• Minimum age requirement is 18 years old.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic math skills.
• Must be able to speak and understand English.

Physical Demands

• Ability to move throughout the hotel (standing, walking, kneeling, and bending) for extended periods of time.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to express or exchange ideas verbally and perceive sound by ear.
• Ability to regularly move objects (lift, push, pull, balance, carry) up to 50 pounds.
• Constantly walking up to distances of 500 ft. during shift.
• Frequently stooping, reaching.

Work Environment

• Work performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment with occasional hot and cold temperature changes.
• Regular exposure to a smoke-filled environment.
• Work with others in close spaces.
• Moderate to high noise levels.
• Walk/stand on tile/mats/carpet/cement.

Pay

Starting from USD $18.00/Hr. (Tipped Position)

Benefits

• Multiple benefit plans to suit your needs
• Paid Time Off
• 401K
• Opportunities for advancement
• Positive and respectful work environment where diversity is valued
• Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels
• Community volunteer opportunities