Pastry Chef de Partie - Lead Mari and Kochi

Company: Mari
Location: New York
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled Pastry Chef de Partie to lead our culinary team at Mari and Kochi.Mari is a Michelin-starred Korean Hand Roll fine-dining restaurant in Hell's Kitchen that combines traditional Korean flavors with globally inspired culinary techniques.The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of high-volume kitchen experience and a genuine passion for food and Korean cuisine.Responsibilities include:

• Cooperative management of the back of house team operation
• Greet, interact, and communicate with customers on a regular basis by explaining the menu
• Train the team to uphold company policies and standards
• Oversee stocking, ordering, and purchasing of ingredients, ensuring that necessary ingredients are available and as fresh as possible while minimizing spoilage and waste
• Oversee the operations of the kitchen and back-of-house, ensuring that food is prepared safely, efficiently, and according to specifications or request
• Ensure kitchen runs in accordance with all applicable health, safety, and hygiene codes and standards
• Work with the Executive Chef, Culinary Director, and Chef de Cuisine to create and modify the restaurant's menu based on food trends, food costs, patron requests, and seasonal availability
• Maintain and inspect kitchen equipment and utensils, recommending repairs or replacements as needed
• Maintain and ensure compliance with all regulations of New York City's health and safety protocolQualifications include:
  • Open-availability including all major holidays
  • 2+ years of high-volume kitchen experience
  • 2+ years of fine dining kitchen experience
  • A genuine passion and knowledge for food and Korean cuisine
  • A strong sense of urgency and strong communication skill
  • Able to take constructive criticism, learn quickly, and constantly improve
  • Must be meticulously clean and aware of all food safety standardsBenefits include:
    • Health Insurance
    • Paid Time Off
    • 401K
    • Commuter Benefits
    • Employee discounts at company restaurantsMari is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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