Chef

Barcade is seeking a Chef to join our team in Los Angeles. The Chef manages the day to day operations of location’s kitchen to ensure compliance with Barcade Corporate standards. The Chef also provides support to the GM by managing kitchen employees and performing administrative duties related to operating the location’s food program.Duties And Responsibilities Orders food, paper goods, and cleaning supplies Schedules kitchen staff adhering to labor budgets provided by the GM and operations.Maintains kitchen cleanliness, organization, and health department standards based on a daily/weekly checklist created by the GM and operations.Trains and mentors new kitchen staff membersCreates daily and weekly specialsUpdates recipe book as necessary in collaboration with GM and OperationsConducts monthly inventoryUpdates prep schedule and order pars in collaboration with GM and operationsSubmits kitchen waste log to GM weeklyParticipates in quarterly kitchen planning meetingsChecks deliveries from vendors for accuracy and product qualityWorks on the line or as expo during most volume shifts as deemed necessary by GMAdjusts schedule as necessary to work the line or expo during private events and large partiesMeets weekly with the GM to review upcoming events and catering ordersProvides feedback on kitchen staff members to the GM on a regular basis and coaches kitchen staff members to improve performance.Qualifications3 years of experience as a line cook in a full service kitchenAbility to lift up to 60 lbs and stand for long periods of time.Flexible schedule with availability to work some nights, weekends, and holidays.Previous experience with ordering and inventoryStrong organizational skills and attention to detailUnderstanding of food and labor costKnowledge of local food sceneServSafe certificationDirect reportsLine cooks, Prep Cooks, Dishwashers.