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Rice to Riches, a popular NYC dessert shop, specializing in a variety of hand-crafted, multi-flavored rice puddings, is in need of a kitchen production manager/team leader. This is an opportunity to demonstrate your experience and skills with an exciting company on the verge of expansion. If you're craving a new challenge, Rice to Riches could be a perfect fit. You must be qualified and capable to perform the following: - Hire, fire, lead, train and schedule a team of people. - Demonstrate your leadership and work ethic so that everyone around you learns by your example. - You must be highly motivated, efficient and extremely organized. - Be willing to take on and accept all of the challenges, changes and developments as the company expands. - Forecast, adjust and determine production sizes daily, based on conditions such as weather, holidays, day of the week and time of year. - You must be able to scale the production without compromising the quality. Rotate and maintain optimum product freshness. - Pleasantly, graciously, and humbly accepts complaints, feedback and criticism from customers, front of house managers and coworkers when it pertains to quality assurance and standards - the customer is always right! - Be comfortable, confident and competent enough to work independently. Be a problem solver. Find a solution and figure it out! - Strictly adheres to ALL safety, sanitary and department of health guidelines and ensures that your staff does the same. - See to it that all kitchen maintenance is kept up with and all equipment is operating properly. - The kitchen and staff should be clean and presentable at all times. - Streamline operations to maximize efficiently. - Place food, beverage and supply orders with an emphasis on controlling quality and cost. You must be able to negotiate with suppliers and obtain the best service for the best price. - Oversee and manage the daily online shipping orders to ensure proper handling, freshness and packing procedures are carried out properly. - Be a good role model, a person of integrity that everyone enjoys working with and looks up to. Bring a first one in, last one out attitude to the job. Be a respected and admired representative of the company. - Be trustworthy, reliable, dependable and honest. Always be willing to pitch in whenever and wherever the company or your coworkers need you. This is a full time position. Your availability must be fully open - including Saturdays. You MUST send your resume and cover letter explaining why you would be a good fit for the job. Annual salary of $70,000 **10 days paid off per year after 6 months ** **Partially funded health plan after 6 months **
The Omakase Head Chef is responsible for preparing and presenting a multi-course Japanese meal to guests, based on the chef's selection of the freshest and most seasonal ingredients available. The Omakase Head Chef must have a deep understanding of Japanese cuisine and a mastery of traditional Japanese cooking techniques. The ideal candidate will be creative, passionate, and have a strong work ethic. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Prepare and present a multi-course Japanese meal to guests, based on the chef's selection of the freshest and most seasonal ingredients available. Train Sous Chef on preparation and task-at-hand. Develop and maintain relationships with local purveyors to ensure access to the highest quality ingredients. Create and maintain a clean and organized work area. Adhere to all food safety and sanitation guidelines. Work closely with the Sous Chef to develop and implement new menu items and specials. Oversees the kitchen staff and ensures that all dishes are prepared to standards. Represent the restaurant in a positive and professional manner. Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Japanese restaurant, including at least 2 years of experience as a Master Chef. Strong knowledge of Japanese cuisine and cooking techniques. Excellent knife skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment. Creative and passionate about food. Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
Benefits Pulled from the full job description 401(k) Disability insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid sick time Vision insurance Full job description Overview: Benefits: Extensive and well-rounded training program Continued career development and growth opportunities Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels Multiple health benefit plans to suit your needs Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, flexible spending accounts and 401 (k) Paid sick leave Paid vacation Monthly discretionary bonus potential Responsibilities: Ensures excellence in guest satisfaction through commitment to a "Do Whatever It Takes Attitude" and a hands-on, lead by example management style Assist the Executive Chef in the management of all back of house staff in a high-volume kitchen, including ongoing training, development, and follow up Achieve or exceed budgeted labor and other cost centers through proper planning and execution Assist in overseeing weekly and monthly inventories, and ordering of food and supplies Maintain sanitation procedures and organization of work area adhering to all OSHA regulations Qualifications: At least 2 years of Culinary Management experience in a full-service, high-volume dining establishment Strong knowledge and attention to detail on back of the house operations including staff supervision, inventory controls and food/labor cost, and product quality Strong communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills Stable and progressive work history; Strong work ethic Graduate of an accredited culinary program is a plus
Join us as a Service and Kitchen Team Associate We're looking for friendly team players to provide great customer service and cook food for our guests. Thrive in a safe and supportive work environment with team members who become friends. There's always something new to learn, do, and accomplish. If you don't have experience, we'll train you! You'll get opportunities to gain skills that help you rise in your career, no matter where you go. We're all about giving back, so you'll also get the chance to impact your community through our Panda Cares initiative. Let's work together. How we reward you:** Flexible schedules Great pay and bonus Free meals while working at Panda Medical and Dental Insurance for full-time associates 401K with company match Associate discounts for many brands Opportunity to give back to your community Hands-on paid training to prepare you for success On-Going Career & Leadership Development Opportunities for growth into management positions **Candidates must meet, and continue to meet if employed, eligibility requirements for each benefit to qualify. You'll get a chance to: As a Service Team Associate, you'll create a warm environment for our guests and provide great service As a Kitchen Team Associate, you'll cook delicious food while maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness Service and Kitchen Team Qualifications Your background & experience: Friendly and helpful team members Operations experience is a plus Some high school Food Handler certification may be required depending on local requirements, acquired at your expense Service Team Pay Range: $17.50 - $24.50 / Hour * Kitchen Team Pay Range: $19.00 - $26.60 / Hour * - Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience. ADA Statement: While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from steam table and food vapors. Workspace is restricted and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods of time. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use Chinese cook knife and other kitchen equipment and work quickly without losing accuracy. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand up to four hours and reach across counter tops measured at 36 inches to serve customers. Kitchens are hot and noise levels are usually high; storage space is limited and shelving is high. Employees must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment, have effective verbal communication skills, ability to adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and the ability to manage conflicts/difficult situations. Panda Strong since 1983: Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,300 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it’s impacting our team or the communities we work in, we’re proud to be an organization that embraces family values. You're wanted here: We value diversity in all forms and know the strength it brings. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of view to be heard, and improves overall happiness. We like the sound of that. Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodations. If there is a reason you believe you require an accommodation, please reach out to Human Resources. #HourlyYellow Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $17.50 - $26.60 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Paid training Vision insurance Shift: Day shift Evening shift Night shift Weekly day range: Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Education: High school or equivalent (Required)