Lead Cook 1 (A&O)

Company: Balboa Bay Resort & Club
Location: Newport Beach
Posted on: August 4, 2022

Job Description:

Job DetailsLevelExperiencedJob LocationBalboa Bay Resort - Newport Beach, CARemote TypeN/APosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelUndisclosedSalary RangeUndisclosedTravel PercentageUndisclosedJob ShiftDayJob CategoryHospitality - HotelDescriptionAssist the Sous Chef in providing "excellent quality" and "presentation" of all food to the guests. The demonstration, preparation and execution of each menu item and the item specifications and presentation will be agreed upon.Maintaining the standard of "excellent quality", the Lead Cook is responsible for ongoing training and communicating these standards to the staff.Proper guest service requires that the food is produced on a timely basis and that the servers are well educated regarding the menu.Assist the Sous Chef in training the kitchen staff to produce meals promptly.Assist the Restaurant in meeting the financial targets while achieving the food quality and service objectives. If there are structural reasons that the financial goals cannot be met without sacrificing food quality of service, it is the Sous Chef's responsibility to help the Sous Chef identify the problems and bring them promptly to the attention of the General Manager.Maintain a high level of cleanliness in the kitchen facilities.Assist in supervising the daily cleaning of the pantry, cooking line, prep kitchen, dish area, stairs, walk-in and downstairs prep area.Assist in filling any open positions with qualified internal or external candidates.Communicating with the kitchen staff, identifying developable personnel and providing the necessary training as positions open.QualificationsMust have 2+ years related experience in food & beverage operations with a proven track record of leading a professional, efficient, high quality, service-oriented operation.Food Serve Safe certification.Knowledge of California sanitation regulations.Must be highly organized, efficient and detail oriented.Must have supervisory, coaching and staff development experience.Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal. Physical Requirements: Must be able to seize, grasp, turn and hold objects with hands.Must be able to work on your feet for at least 8 hours.Fast paced movements are required to go from one part of the club to others.Must be able to move, pull, carry or lift of up to 30 pounds on occasion and 15 pounds regularly.Occasional environmental exposures to cold, heat, and water.Occasionally kneel, bend, crouch and climb as required.Has the ability to taste all foods to assure correct preparation.

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