Chef

3 weeks ago

Grand Rapids, United States Uccello's Hospitality Group Full time

**Summary of Position**:
Directly responsible for all kitchen functions including food purchasing, preparation and maintenance of food quality standards; sanitation and cleanliness; training of team members in methods of cooking, preparation, plate presentation, portion and cost control and sanitation and cleanliness.

**Duties & Responsibilities: (including but not limited to)**
- Create Limited Time Offer Menus
- Work alongside the culinary team on the kitchen line, and have the ability to jump in and take over for any station as needed.
- Ensure that line checks are completed twice daily so that all food and products are consistently stored, prepared and served according to Uccello’s recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards.
- Fill in where needed to ensure guest ticket time standards are met and kitchen operations are efficient.
- Prepare all required paperwork, including inventory, reports and schedules in an organized and timely manner.
- Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurant’s preventative maintenance programs.
- Ensure that all products are ordered according to predetermined product specifications and received in correct unit count and condition and deliveries are performed in accordance with the restaurant’s receiving policies and procedures.
- Control food cost and usage by following portioning guidelines, product storage procedures, standard recipes are being followed and waste control procedures.
- Responsible for hiring, interviewing and training all culinary team members.
- Be knowledgeable of restaurant policies regarding personnel and administer prompt, fair and consistent corrective action for any and all violations of company policies, rules and procedures. Use Performance Agreements consistently for documentation and as a tool to coach and counsel team members.
- Oversee the training of the culinary team in cleanliness and sanitation practices, as well as safe operation of all kitchen equipment and utensils.
- Responsible for maintaining appropriate sanitation checklists and cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, walls, hoods, other equipment and food storage areas.
- Check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points.

**Qualifications**:

- Be 21 years of age.
- Culinary Degree preferred
- A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Chef/Culinary Manager in a high volume, casual or fine-dining, full service restaurant.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in varied culinary positions including food preparation, pizza, grill cook, fry cook, sauté and expediter.
- Be able to communicate and understand the predominant language(s) of the restaurant’s operating area.
- Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with managers, kitchen and front of the house team and guests.
- Proven record of effectively controlling costs and maintaining high standards in restaurant cleanliness, sanitation, food and beverage quality, and guest satisfaction.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, including coaching, directing, and motivating team members
- Exposure to P&L and sales building highly desirable
- Possess excellent basic math skills and have the ability to operate a POS system.
- Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
- Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.

Uccello’s Hospitality Group is a West Michigan staple, locally and family owned, founded on Italian family values. UHG operates 8 restaurants in the Greater Grand Rapids area and strives to save a place for everyone at its table. Faro Uccello, Founder of UHG, opened the first Uccello’s Ristorante in 1996. Uccello’s has since grown into 6 successful locations. In 2016, UHG launched a fast-casual concept, Herb & Fire Pizzeria, and has since added a second location.

**Our Core Values**:

- Resilient: Adaptable and flexible, grace under fire, create positive change
- Committed: Give more than expected, never compromise on our Quality and Reputation
- Humbly Confident: Open and honest, balanced ego, no arrogance, doing good while being good
- Hospitality Driven: We care for each other, we care for our Guests, we care for our community, we care for our vendors. In that order.
- Always Seek First to Understand: empathic listening, think Win/Win
- Do the Right Thing: Trust, respect, and integrity in all of our relationships.

**What Uccello’s Hospitality Group has to offer**:

- An outstanding culture with a local, family-owned company
- A competitive salary, plus a generous bonus program paid per 4 week period based on the financial performance of the restaurant.
- Complimentary dining experiences at all of our restaurants for you and your guests.
- Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Simple IRA with company match
- Paid Time Off package includes vacation after 6 months of employment.

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