Line Cook - Blue Whale Restaurant

Job Title: Line Cook, Blue Whale Restaurant & Lounge

Department: Back of House

Reports to: Executive Chef

Hourly: $21.00-$24.00 (+ Tips)

Employment Type: Full-time, Non-exempt

Location (Job Location): 2033 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123

Job Summary

Blue Whale Restaurant & Lounge is a sleek, upscale spot in San Francisco. Known for it’s innovative Asian cuisine, vibrant atmosphere, and expertly crafted cocktails. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment where attention to detail and genuine hospitality are valued, Blue Whale is a place where you can grow your skills while helping create unforgettable dining experiences.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Create and prepare food in accordance with current menus.
• Ensure the kitchen staff is prepared and ready for service and that all food meets the highest standards of quality and consistency.
• Know and comply consistently with the restaurant's standard portion sizes, serving methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Teach, mentor, and motivate the kitchen staff to uphold and exceed the highest standards of communication, quality, consistency, and execution.
• Accountable for maintenance of all kitchen equipment and facilities.
• Manage and maintain food inventory at an appropriate level.
• Ensure quality, speed, accuracy and presentation of finished dishes during service.
• Work collaboratively with all team members to deliver an exceptional guest experience.
• Contribute to a positive work environment that encourages teamwork.
• Maintain clean and orderly working conditions on all cooks’ stations.

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

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma preferred
• Must be available to work mornings, afternoon, and evening shifts
• 2 years of experience as a line cook in a fast-paced restaurant
• Must be able to follow instructions and not deviate from recipes
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation
• Must be able to maintain professionalism under pressure

Prerequisites for Employment

California Food Handler's Card

Work Environment

This job mainly operates on-site during restaurant hours, with occasional travel required to attend meetings and events, or to fulfill other duties as needed.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the line cook regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear. Frequently it is required to use hands and arms to reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The line cook is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, be able to work in a sitting position for long periods of time.

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

Blue Whale provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other federal/state protected category.

Blue Whale will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local Fair Chance Hiring Ordinances.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person