Back of House (BOH)
10 days ago
Louisville
Job Description Join Our Team as a BOH Staff Member at Jack Fry's! Looking for detail-oriented and professional line cooks, prep cooks, and general back-of-house staff. Jack Fry's, a historic, full-service restaurant in Louisville, Kentucky, has a reputation for outstanding food and exceptional service, and we are one of the most consistent restaurants in this city. At Jack Fry's, we are known for our upscale American cuisine with a French culinary twist and welcoming atmosphere, and we are seeking individuals who are committed to upholding our high standards of quality and service. Current open positions: Kitchen Prep, Line Cooks, Grill Cooks, Pantry Cooks, Dishwashers Daily Responsibilities: • Special Menu Item execution and planning, • Pasta preparation, • Sautéing and grilling, • Knife skills for precision cutting, • Scratch cooking using fresh ingredients Required Skills: • Degree in Culinary Arts or fine dining/equivalent experience, • Optimized preparation to maximize profitability, • Seafood preparation and cooking techniques, • Food quality control and consistency, • Sauce making and flavor development Nice to Have Skills: • Seasonal menu development, • Salad preparation and presentation, • Kitchen management experience, • Fryer and grilling proficiency, • Recipe development and innovation Technical Skills: • Food cost management, • Food handling and safety protocols, • Dinner menu experience, • Front of house collaboration Salary and Benefits: • Minimum Salary: $34,000.00, • Maximum Salary: $40,000.00, • Health Insurance, • Dental Insurance, • Vision Insurance, • 401(k) retirement plan, • Vacation leave and paid time off Company Information: Jack Fry's is a historic, full-service restaurant in Louisville, Kentucky, known for its upscale American cuisine and welcoming atmosphere. DEI Statement: At Jack Fry's, we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. EEO Statement: Jack Fry's is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and bias. Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k), Vacation Leave, Paid Time Off Please include: • Are you authorized to work in the United States?, • Current Resume Application Contact: Duncan Williams (Executive Chef) Eric Maye (General Manager) Morgan Polson (Assistant General Manager) Stephanie Meeks (Sole Proprietor) Company DescriptionJack Fry's was established in 1933 by Jack Fry and his wife, Flossie. Fry was known as a rambling, gambling kind of guy who loved amateur boxing and horse racing. As a result, Jack Fry's became a sportsman’s hangout, as evidenced by the numerous historic photographs that fill the walls of the current dining room. He was known to conduct his bookmaking and bootlegging affairs discreetly from "the back room". He was a much-loved character who often gave a free meal to a needy friend. Jack closed his business in 1972. After ten years of renting this space as "Por Que No", a Mexican restaurant, it was re-established as Jack Fry's in 1982. Susan Seiller bought the restaurant in January 1987, the same year that saw the death of Jack Fry. It was Susan's vision to transform Jack Fry's from a casual dive into a fine dining staple, which she did so with aplomb during her tenure. She purchased and renovated the building next-door to accommodate a large and fully-equipped kitchen. The original kitchen area was renovated and updated to create a guest entrance and additional dining space. In February of 2008, Susan passed ownership and sold the restaurant to Stephanie J. Meeks, who was first employed in 1996 and had quickly worked her way up to become the general manager. Throughout Stephanie's tenure, she has overseen extensive renovations to both dining rooms, including adding new guest restrooms, temperature-controlled liquor and wine storage, and enhancing the bar top to preserve its historic charm and add modern amenities. In 2023, she celebrated 15 years of ownership. This anniversary coincides with the acknowledgment of 90 years since Jack and Flossie first opened their doors to the public. We feel incredibly lucky to still be here after all this time, and we look forward to continuing our history with you!Jack Fry's was established in 1933 by Jack Fry and his wife, Flossie. Fry was known as a rambling, gambling kind of guy who loved amateur boxing and horse racing. As a result, Jack Fry's became a sportsman’s hangout, as evidenced by the numerous historic photographs that fill the walls of the current dining room. He was known to conduct his bookmaking and bootlegging affairs discreetly from "the back room". He was a much-loved character who often gave a free meal to a needy friend. Jack closed his business in 1972. After ten years of renting this space as "Por Que No", a Mexican restaurant, it was re-established as Jack Fry's in 1982. \r\n \r\nSusan Seiller bought the restaurant in January 1987, the same year that saw the death of Jack Fry. It was Susan's vision to transform Jack Fry's from a casual dive into a fine dining staple, which she did so with aplomb during her tenure. She purchased and renovated the building next-door to accommodate a large and fully-equipped kitchen. The original kitchen area was renovated and updated to create a guest entrance and additional dining space. In February of 2008, Susan passed ownership and sold the restaurant to Stephanie J. Meeks, who was first employed in 1996 and had quickly worked her way up to become the general manager.\r\n \r\nThroughout Stephanie's tenure, she has overseen extensive renovations to both dining rooms, including adding new guest restrooms, temperature-controlled liquor and wine storage, and enhancing the bar top to preserve its historic charm and add modern amenities. In 2023, she celebrated 15 years of ownership. This anniversary coincides with the acknowledgment of 90 years since Jack and Flossie first opened their doors to the public.\r\n \r\nWe feel incredibly lucky to still be here after all this time, and we look forward to continuing our history with you!