This is an extremely exciting time at 888 Foods with so many opportunities and changes on the horizon. We're looking for a Culinary Chef to join our team who embodies our vision of a dining experience and is ready to help write our new chapter with our Michelin-starred chef-led Fried Chicken venture. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment and dedicate time to expanding our clientele base to establish the restaurant's brand and reputation. 

Requirements include:

Ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment

An enthusiasm for hospitality, extreme eye for detail, and a constant strive for guest satisfaction

Must be highly organized, efficient, creative, and be able to work precisely

Flexible schedule (must be able to work weekends and holidays)

Must be able to communicate and understand the language(s) of the work location

Must be able to read and execute recipes

Basic knowledge of kitchen equipment and procedures, safety and sanitation regulations, and knowledge of food and food production

Requires Food Handler's License. (888 Foods can help procure)

Commitment to quality service and food + beverage knowledge

Duties/Responsibilities include:

Actively operating kitchen equipment and cooking during shifts

Lead kitchen team, and oversee all staffing needs

Maintain pace, standards, and quality of service

Create a vigorous learning environment and guide professional development

Work closely with ownership and other department heads to manage and meet financial goals

Maintaining prime appearance and condition of the kitchen

Manage employees including labor costs

Manage all restaurant supply purchases

Any and all additional duties as determined by ownership

Active involvement in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training new staff.

Contributing to employee training materials, and building resources for our staff to maintain and improve performance.

Opening duties, including but not limited to: leading pre-shift meetings, liaising with the management to stay informed on menu changes and service notes

Closing duties, including: recording staff tips and hours, writing service recap, checking staff closing duties and performing a final walkthrough of the kitchen and taking inventory

Compensation will be determined based on level of experience.

The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, frequently occasionally lifting 25 – 50 pounds, sitting, standing, for 4 to 8 hours, bending, squatting, and moving intermittently during working hours. Additional physical demands include operating heavy cooking equipment, being exposed to hot and cold elements, and working in small spaces. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.

The duties of this position may change from time to time. 888 Foods reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of 888 Foods or its

managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive. 888 Foods is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), transgender status or gender dysphoria, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, immigration status, unemployment status, familial status as that term is described under the New York State Human Rights Law, caregiver or partnership status as those terms are defined under the New York City Human Rights Law (if you are employed in New York City) or other protected status.

To apply, please submit your resume and a brief statement expressing your interest in joining the 888 team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training

Experience level:

• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years

Restaurant type:

• Fast casual restaurant
• Quick service & fast food restaurant

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• working in a Commercial kitchen: 1 year (Required)
• Kitchen management: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)
• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• New York, NY 10036 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• New York, NY 10036: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person