Job Title: Pastry Sous Chef

Pay range: $66,000 - $70,000/year

Company: KIN Izakaya - Irvine, CA

** In-person interviews will be conducted at the Fountain Valley, CA

THE OPPORTUNITY

KIN Izakaya is an ambitious chef-driven Japanese eatery featuring a bold arrangement of innovative ramen, energetic small bites, and hand-crafted beverages that seeks to highlight the best of Japanese dining and the nuances of California culture!
We take pride in our exceptional customer service and it’s up to each of our team members to create the friendly atmosphere that our customers expect and enjoy. We have various opportunities to grow within the company and will provide the training you need to succeed. If our team sounds like something you’d like to be a part of, we’d love to meet you! See more details below and apply today.

SCHEDULE

• Full-time Position
• Evening and night shift
• Weekend availability
• Holidays

BENEFITS

• 100% Coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off/Paid Sick Leave accrue from your first day
• Paid Holidays
• Competitive compensation
• Opportunities for advancement
• Free food (yes, really FREE)
• Team bonding/Company holiday events
• Employee discount
• Paid training
• Referral program
• 401(k)

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE

• Execution of daily food service, quality, technique, portion, presentation, and food cost control
• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations and culinary team
• Train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise all culinary activities
• Modifying menus or creating new ones that meet quality standards
• Support management with menu pricing and menu innovation
• Standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality
• Estimating food consumption, food/labor costs, requisition of food purchase
• Collaborate with managers on expense tracking for accurate financial projections
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs in coordination with corporate office
• Recruit and manage kitchen staff
• Previous experience in a restaurant/customer service/pastry setting is preferred.
• Able to prepare a variety of pastries and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• A deep passion for food, sweets (!!!), helping and serving others (both customers and team members)
• Solve arising problems or complaints
• Perform administrative duties
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standard
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
• Track food costs while managing vendors to provide standard cost-efficient products

Requirements

• At least 1-2 years experience in a kitchen management position
• The ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on client and customer services
• Must be able to communicate clearly with manager, kitchen, and dining room personnel
• Must be able to draft up a HACCP plan
• Be able to communicate and understand the predominant language(s) of the restaurant’s trading area.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Be able to reach, bed, stoop, and frequently lift up to 50 pounds
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time
• Full day availability is required, flexible schedule
• Manager ServSafe is required

Restaurant type:

• Casual dining restaurant
• Fine dining restaurant

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

THE COMPANY

Kei Concepts is an Orange County based restaurant concept creation and management group with a roster that includes The LA Times recognized SUP Noodle Bar and NEP Cafe, Yelp Top 100’s acclaimed The Vox Kitchen, as well as foodies’ favorite brands including ROL, Gem Dining, Kin Izakaya, INI Ristorante and The Alley (Fountain Valley, Irvine, Las Vegas, and Hawaii).

Through the support of countless fans and foodies, Kei Concepts has revolutionized progressive Asian cuisine across Southern California with multiple brands spanning across different tastes and cultures.

If you are passionate about food and looking to help define the future of progressive Asian cuisine, look no further! Join our team today!

For more information, please visit our website at www.keiconcepts.info