Currently interviewing for Chefs and Sous Chefs for Reposado and the Palo Alto Creamery in downtown Palo Alto.
Reposado is a Mexican themed restaurant preparing a menu representative of a Chef driven restaurant in Mexico and Mexico City.
The Palo Alto Creamery is a classic American Diner preparing all our products including breads in house.
Our mission statement is "Simple food done well."
We are known for serving some of the best food and service on the Peninsula. We have achieved this by hiring hard-working talent who share our commitment to excellence. We encourage individual growth and challenge ourselves to always improve ourselves.
In particular we are searching for working Chefs with a passion for what they do and opportunity to grow.
CHEF RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Overseeing the daily operation of the kitchen
- Menu/event planning including recipe and product development
- Ensure that all dishes are prepared and presented according to established recipes and quality standards.
- Supervise and train kitchen staff in food safety, cooking techniques, and proper use of equipment
- Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed
- Control profit and loss, food and labor costs
- Ensure safety and sanitation, and maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment
- Adhere to all health and safety regulations
Candidates should have:
- Chef de Cuisine, minimum of 2 years supervisory experience
- Sous Chef minimum 1 year supervisory experience
- Certification, AOS or equivalent in culinary a plus
- Strong organizational skills
- Proficient in Word and Excel
- Reliable transportation to and from work
- Availability to work weekends and major holidays
- Authorized to work in the United States
· Ability to maneuver around all areas of the kitchen, stand for periods for up to 10 hours, work in close quarters, bend, scoop, reach, push and pull, and lift trays up to 25 lbs., and lift other food products and boxes up to 50 lbs.
Average work week is 5 shifts, 50 to 55 hours a week.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
Application Question(s):
- Holidays including Christmas, Thanksgiving, Mother's Day, Father's Day and Easter are some of our busiest days of the year. All employees are expected to work these days. Are you available to work holidays?
Ability to Commute:
- Palo Alto, CA 94301 (Required)
Work Location: In person
