Bourbon Steak Grill Specialist

Scope of Position

The primary function of the Grill Specialist position is to prepare high quality food for Bourbon Steak. The Grill Specialist is responsible for timely and accurate preparation of made to order food and accurate preparation and plating of Bourbon Food items based on company specifications and function contracts. The Grill Specialist should have a complete knowledge of all Cook I, II and Cook III performance objectives as well as sound technical skills involved in steak, poultry and seafood cookery on a woodfired grill.

Position Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of culinary experience with emphasis on Grill cookery on Broiler or woodfired grill.
• Professional demeanor appropriate for a luxury environment.
• Able to handle a multitude of tasks in an ever-changing environment.
• Food Safety certification will be required. 
• Ability to maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Effective at handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Approach all interactions with guests and employees in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
• Always comply with the Hotel’s standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations. 
• Follow Occupational Health & Safety regulations.
• Ensure equipment and kitchen cleanliness.
• Maintain refrigerators and kitchen in clean, organized manner with all food items labeled and dated to facilitate the necessary production to achieve company goals.   
• Keep production of food at an adequate level, which does not result in excessive leftovers and waste.
• Knowledge and complete understanding of wood-fired grill or steakhouse broiler.
• Complete understanding and execution of grilling steaks and seafood to order in a busy steakhouse.
• Knowledge and timely skills of various knife-cutting techniques, such as cutting, dicing, and slicing. Refined skill set in the knowledge and preparation of garnishes.
• Knowledge of meat identification and cookery. I.e., Various cuts of beef, pork, veal, lamb, poultry, and corresponding cooking techniques e.g., Braising, grilling, roasting, pan frying, sautéing. Accurate knowledge of cooking temperatures to ensure a steak is cooked properly from rare to well done.
• Knowledge of fresh and saltwater fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and various mixed cooking techniques. Poaching, simmering, deep-frying, baking, broiling, sautéing, and pan-frying.   
• Knowledge of food safety with critical control temperatures, danger zones, cross contamination, sanitization, food borne illness, toxins, and chemical poisoning.
• Ensure team leader is aware of any special products needed for upcoming functions.
• Must stay current and up to date with trends.
• Must supply their own basic tools of the trade i.e., Chef’s knife, paring knife, peeler.  
• Perform any other reasonable requests made by your manager or supervisor.

Education

• High School diploma and/ or experience in a luxury hotel or a related field preferred.

OR

• Culinary certification or degree preferred and/or a minimum 3 years of culinary experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate in the English language (Second language is a plus).
• Knowledge of proper chemical handling, cleaning techniques and use of equipment/ machinery.
• Able to work flexible schedules including holidays and weekends.

Physical Requirements

• Physical agility and ability to move quickly in confined spaces.
• Requires standing/walking/reaching and bending throughout shift.
• Ability to push/pull/lift to 50lbs.
• Ability to multitask and give direction under pressure.
• Work in areas of high heat and humidity.