Tavern Line Cook

Are you passionate about providing exceptional service in a dynamic and reimagined environment? We're thrilled to announce the reopening of Tavern Midtown, now transformed and elevated to new heights. As we embark on this exciting journey, we're looking for team members passionate about elevated hospitality and cuisine.

At Tavern Midtown , we're not just reopening; we're pioneering. Our new concept promises a fresh perspective on elevated service & cuisine, offering guests an unparalleled dining experience that blends innovation with tradition. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to this transformation and be a part of something truly special.

We're looking for passionate individuals who are committed to excellence in hospitality. We invite you to bring your unique talents and enthusiasm to our team. From chefs and servers to bartenders and hosts, we have positions available for every skill set and level of experience.

Key Responsibilities:
Hospitality

Positive, welcoming, sincere - engage Guests and unique individuals and valued members of our community
Expertly performs the role of ?Ambassador? and ?Experience Guide?
Prioritizes the experience of the Guest over personal motivations/interests
Identifies and executes the ?hospitality value add? opportunities

Professionalism

Arrives at the scheduled time in perfect uniform/appearance standard compliance
Focused on performance, productivity, and teamwork for the entirety of the shift, start to finish
Avoids unproductive complaining and negative attitude to managers and teammates - a toxic presence
Poise under pressure and pace - ?Stage Presence?
Comprehends, masters, and promotes all team standards and policies as a team leader, and promoter of our mission

Teamwork

Demonstrates a team-first mindset, versus a ?mercenary maverick?
Sets up the team for success with strong execution of opening, running, and closing duties
Communicates to leadership and teammates when help/assistance is needed
Seeks to provide help/assistance to teammates (across job functions)
Provides and receives feedback to and from teammates and leadership team in a positive, -professional manner
Mentors and supports teammates who possess the opportunity for improvement

Station Mastery

Food Preparation: cook food according to recipes, menu orders, and special dietary/nutritional needs
Station Preparation: properly stock the station with necessary food and equipment
Ensure proper plate presentation procedures by monitoring quality before sending to expo
Assist in training new Team Members
Passes all station and classroom tests
Minimal item recooks or remakes
Passes all yield tests for the station

Technical Skills

Efficiency (prioritization, pace, preparation, organization)
Running tasks (clean surface/floor/equipment/stocking of station)
Always maintain a clean and sanitized workstation while following all state and federal health guidelines
Properly label and store food, supplies, and materials
Create food of the highest quality and to the standards of the Executive Chef
Coordinate with expo and other Team Members on prioritization
Display focus, accuracy, and a sense of urgency/speed when executing all assigned tasks
Recipe knowledge
Recipe Adherence

Lightbulb Mindset:

Seeks to continually improve, to master functions and knowledge; relishes new challenges; -embraces innovation; seizes opportunities to expand and sharpen personal/professional skill set; possesses a growth mindset
Embraces the tremendous dignity and honor of serving and connecting with the individuals of our community as our meaningful purpose and the mission of the team
Holds oneself, teammates, and leadership team to the highest level of accountability

Benefits Include:
World-class training
Growth opportunities
Free health care
Free parking or Free monthly bus pass
Free mental health resources
Employee assistance program
Free life insurance
50% off food at all M Street concepts
and much more.

Core Qualifications

Must be able to lift and maneuver up to 50 pounds
Must be able to work in a standing position for a long period of time
Experience preferred
Strong work ethic
Effective communicator
Collaborative mindset
Organized
Open and receptive to feedback

M Street Entertainment Group is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Work Location: In person