Restaurant Manager/Chef

Restaurant Manager/Chef


Company
The Piada Group
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
6 days ago
Via
The Piada Group - ICIMS

Job Description
Overview

At Piada Italian Street food we are passionate about food and hospitality. A leader in the fast casual movement, Piada combines fresh, modern Italian cuisine, in a delicious made to order format featuring tossed pastas, fresh chopped salads and hand rolled Piadas. We are looking for highly motivated team members for day, weekend and evening positions who are excited to deliver excellent food and an outstanding Guest experience.

The Chef is a leadership position on Piada’s Career Path responsible for overseeing Team Members and ensuring each Guest is provided an authentic experience whether it’s their first time or their hundredth. The Chef is also responsible for the food, feel, and flow of the restaurant while learning to perform senior level responsibilities such as ordering food and scheduling labor.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do:
• Lead the restaurant as a member of the restaurant leadership team
• Manage impact to the restaurant’s overall margins
• Give our Guests an experience from the heart by thoughtfully cooking and preparing our ingredients
• Follow recipes and procedures to maintain food quality and consistency
• Adhere to all safety, sanitation, cleaning, and maintenance procedures
• Restock stations and keep them clean and organized
• Follow your daily checklist to deliver an exceptional Guest experience
• Manage food ordering and labor scheduling as needed
• Develop Supervisors into future leaders
• Assist with any additional duties assigned

What You'll Get:
• Industry leading pay
• Weekly and daily pay option
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities
• Flexible schedules
• Free employee meals
• Paid time off *
• Medical, Dental and Vision *
• Paternal Leave
• 401K *

Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must have the ability to work with assorted kitchen equipment and utensils
• Able to work in hot or cold temperatures
• Able to clearly hear and communicate in a kitchen environment
• Must be ability to clearly speak and articulate
• Must have the ability to lean, bend, and reach as necessary
• for qualifying positions

We will give you the tools, ingredients and training you need to thrive and build a successful career!

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by Team Members within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of Team Members assigned to this job.

The Piada Group is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, as applicable and permissible by law.

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