Evening Line Cook

Amore - Italian Steak & Seafood is downtown Fort Wayne's newest destination for an elevated dining experience. We offer so much more than the tastes of Florence, with our steak and seafood options proving equally important to our restaurant's identity. Through authentic cuisine and quality service, we strive to help distinguish Amore as the best in all of Fort Wayne.

That begins with our team, building a network of servers, hosts, chefs, and sommeliers that's second to none. For our employees, customer satisfaction must always be paramount. From the first impression to the last bite, our team proudly chooses to make every interaction an opportunity to impress. Ultimately, it's as simple as choosing to embrace owners Chuck and Lisa Surack's life motto, always do the right thing.

As part of the Surack family, employees will receive competitive pay, some sweet perks, and the full support of an affirming company culture.

Level up your hospitality skills as you prepare exceptional food for eagerly awaiting guests. The ability to prepare each dish is an art that will allow you to continue to grow with us. You will be responsible for setting up, stocking, and maintaining various stations in the kitchen. Cleanliness and organization of the entire back of the house is paramount as you assist the team in opening, ongoing and closing duties.

Essential Functions of the position to include but are not limited to:

Ensure the food and beverage quality meets or exceeds the expectations of the guest

Adhere to all Amore Standard Operating Procedures, kitchen procedures, cooking and service standards

Ensure all recipes and orders are executed to the Amore standards of accuracy in a timely manner

Consistently uphold the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation

Assume responsibility for an entire station and all ingredient prep for that station

Maintain knowledge of all food and beverage menus including but not limited to allergens and special items offered

Assist with inventory, product check-in and rotation

High level of communication with front of house leaders and other chefs about tickets and items

Report any incidents of theft, vandalism, violations, or guest complaints/incidents to leadership team

Position requires grasping and carrying pots and pans of varying weights and temperatures; cutting, chopping and using a variety of culinary equipment; standing and walking with well-paced mobility, repetitive motions including but not limited to the afore mentioned and bending and climbing; listening, hearing and visual acuity necessary

Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs

Report all equipment problems and issues to the leaders

Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the restaurant's smooth and efficient operation as directed by any leader or immediate supervisor

Must be able speak and understand basic directions in English

What we would like from you:

A passion for continuous learning and discovery by embracing an active and innovative approach to expanding your knowledge of food and beverage

2+ years of relative experience in the Hospitality industry

Great knife skills and experience on hot and cold line

Maintain proper food certifications specific to State Laws

Energetic, accountable and team-oriented

Ability to work independently and with all levels of leadership in a fast-paced environment

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Track record of taking ownership and going beyond responsibilities to ensure the success of the team

Able to take direction and work in a team environment

Able to work calmly and effectively under pressure

Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized

Must be able to work weekend and holidays

What you can expect from us:

Competitive Pay

Access to Medical and Dental

Fun, Dynamic, Innovative atmosphere

Career Advancement opportunities

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Shift:
Evening shift

Ability to Relocate:
Fort Wayne, IN 46802: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person