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Cafe Makina • Queens, NY, US
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Makina Café seeks a talented and dedicated chef with a legacy of kitchen management to lead the culinary team at our exciting new brick-and-mortar location in Queens. This is a unique opportunity for a passionate chef to join a growing company and play a key role in launching our first full-service restaurant, shaping the future of Makina Café and bringing the vibrant flavors of Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisine to a wider audience.The Sous Chef will be responsible for leading a team of cooks in the pristine execution of an Eritrean-Ethiopian menu that features classic ingredients with a modern touch. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in East African cuisine and proven experience overseeing staff, managing kitchen inventory, and cooking excellent food to high standards of taste, quality, and presentation.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 5+ years of experience in culinary leadership
  • Experience in African or other diverse cuisines and related cooking techniques
  • Demonstrated experience as a great team leader with a positive attitude
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Practiced at the giving and receiving of critical feedback
  • Proven ability to multitask and work well under pressure
  • Robust knowledge of cooking techniques, knife handling, food preparation
  • Passionate commitment to cooking great food
  • High standards for cleanliness
  • Ability to lift 30+ pounds
  • Night & weekend availability
  • Food Handler’s Certification

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Hire, train, and manage all back-of-house positions
  • Ensure dishes are prepared and presented according to recipes and in alignment with owner’s vision
  • Collaborate with the owner on menu development
  • Build and preserve a cooperative work environment with high standards of food quality
  • Create weekly staff schedule and work alongside owner to create and maintain approved budget for back-of-house labor
  • Establish standard operating procedures in collaboration with ownership and restaurant manager; communicate and perpetuate company policies, SOPs, and best practices
  • Provide performance coaching : lead by example; counsel and advise staff; maintain a standardized system for two-way communication and feedback
  • Educate fellow cooks on the long tradition of East African cuisine and the Makina story
  • Work jointly with restaurant manager to address and incorporate customer feedback in order to continuously improve the dining experience
  • Main point of contact for all kitchen-related vendors, including maintenance and repair personnel
  • Responsible for all kitchen inventory, sourcing best products, maintaining accurate pars, controlling costs, and reducing waste
  • Responsible for enforcing strict compliance with hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen, ensuring all equipment is properly maintained and food is stored and handled safely
  • Report accurate weekly BOH payroll to restaurant manager
  • Track and submit relevant invoices to A / P
  • Work in partnership with Makina owners to realize their vision and their goals in terms of operational excellence and financial success
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