Barback
Olivetta celebrates the recipes and styles of preparation which span the coasts of the Mediterranean Basin (Italy, France, Spain, and Greece).
Drawing inspiration from these regions, Executive Chef Michael Fiorelli has reimagined coastal classics to create contemporary dishes that encompass the spirit of being on holiday in Europe while taking full advantage of seasonal ingredients found at home in Southern California.
We are seeking hospitality industry professionals with experience working in upscale, fine dining establishments and / or high-end cocktail bars.
The Barback will assist with cleaning the bar, ensuring the bar is well stocked, preparing garnishes etc. This person should be knowledgeable about the menu and focused on providing quality service in a fast-paced environment.
Job Overview
- Assist with opening and closing duties
- Greet guests in a warm and friendly manner
- Ensure Bartenders are properly stocked with clean glassware and supplies
- Collect used glasses and plates
- Keep the bar clean by wiping, cleaning, and mopping
- Attend to any guest requests and relay to servers, bartenders and managers when needed
- Ensure items are stocked properly
Requirements
- 2 years’ experience as a Barback in a restaurant, bar or lounge
- Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills
- Willing to learn and take direction well
- Work flexible schedules and willing and able to work shift duties that may include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
- Collaborate with Colleagues cross-departmentally
- Perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy
- Work cohesively with Colleagues as part of a team
All applicants considered, fine dining professionals preferred. Olivetta provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other federal / state protected category.
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olivetta
Bartender
Olivetta celebrates the recipes and styles of preparation which span the coasts of the Mediterranean Basin (Italy, France, Spain, and Greece).
Drawing inspiration from these regions, Executive Chef Michael Fiorelli has reimagined coastal classics to create contemporary dishes that encompass the spirit of being on holiday in Europe while taking full advantage of seasonal ingredients found at home in Southern California.
We are seeking hospitality industry professionals with experience working in upscale, fine dining establishments and / or high-end cocktail bars.
The Bartender will prepare alcohol and non-alcohol beverages and will interact with guests, take orders, serve snacks and drinks as necessary.
Job Overview
- Assess customers' needs and preferences and make recommendations
- Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails
- Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies
- Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience
- Maintain compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and standards
Qualifications
- Proven bartending experience in a fast-paced environment
- Strong knowledge of mixing, garnishing and serving drinks
- Positive attitude and excellent communication skills
- Ability to keep the bar organized, stocked and clean
- Proactive attitude with strong organizational skills
- Flexible schedule - Willing and able to work shift duties that may include late evenings, weekends and holidays
All applicants considered, fine dining professionals preferred. Olivetta provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other federal / state protected category.
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olivetta
Senior Sous Chef
Job Overview
Responsibilities for Sous Chef
- Manage all activities in the kitchen, including food preparation and production, and management and training of kitchen staff
- Ensure efficient, cost-effective operation and profitability of food production
- Supervise and inspect all preparation and cooking equipment on a regular basis to ensure that they are kept clean, sanitary, and in perfect operating order
- Ensure that food products, presentation, and plating are of the highest quality, and are prepared to serve in a timely manner
- Assume the role as Executive Chef in his or her absence
- Assure adherence to all standards of food quality, preparation, recipes, and presentation in conjunction with the specifications
- Monitor holding and storage operations, stocking and food rotation, and guarantee food service sanitation standards are met
- Assure kitchen personnel is trained in best cleanliness and sanitation practices
Qualifications for Sous Chef
- High school or GED equivalent required, formal culinary training or associate degree in culinary arts preferred
- Minimum 2-5 years cooking experience in a fine dining environment and experience in a culinary leadership role preferred
- Ability to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room employees, and guests.
- Safe Food Handling Certification
- Ability to bend, stand, and stoop for long periods of time, and working long hours in hot conditions
- Must have experience calculating figures and amounts and performing mathematical functions to meet the business needs
Chef de Cuisine
Chef de Cuisine Job Description Template
We are looking for an admirable Chef de Cuisine to lead and inspire our kitchen staff in the creation of culinary masterpieces.
The Chef de Cuisine will be responsible for designing the menu, hiring and training kitchen staff, collaborating with restaurant management, optimizing staff productivity, and stepping in to help wherever needed.
To ensure success, you should have excellent leadership skills with experience managing a team of kitchen staff in a high-pressure environment.
Top candidates are creative individuals with a passion for great food and excellent service.
Chef de Cuisine Responsibilities :
- Ensuring that all food meets the highest quality standards and is served on time.
- Planning the menu and designing the plating presentation for each dish.
- Coordinating kitchen staff, and assisting them as required.
- Hiring and training staff to prepare and cook all the menu items.
- Stocktaking ingredients and equipment, and placing orders as needed.
- Enforcing best practices for safety and sanitation in the kitchen.
- Creating new recipes to regularly update the menu.
- Keeping track of new trends in the industry.
- Incorporating feedback from restaurant staff and patrons to make improvements or resolve issues.
Chef de Cuisine Requirements :
- Qualification from a culinary school.
- 5+ years of experience in a similar position.
- In-depth knowledge of food principles and best practices.
- Passion for creating incredible food that delights and attracts customers.
- Excellent communication skills and leadership qualities.
- Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment.
- Creative, innovative thinking.
- Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health, and safety.
- Experience managing inventories and stocktaking.
- Available to work on-call, shifts, after hours, over weekends, and on holidays.
Dishwasher / Porter
Company Overview
Olivetta celebrates the recipes and styles of preparation which span the coasts of the Mediterranean Basin (Italy, France, Spain, and Greece).
Drawing inspiration from these regions, Executive Chef Michael Fiorelli has reimagined coastal classics to create contemporary dishes that encompass the spirit of being on holiday in Europe while taking full advantage of seasonal ingredients found at home in Southern California.
We are seeking hospitality industry professionals with experience working in upscale, fine dining establishments.
Duties & Responsibilities :
1. Effectively loads and operates the dish washing machines. Hand washes pots, pans and other items in accordance with the standards of sanitation and cleanliness.
2. Thoroughly cleans dish machine by emptying tanks and filling tanks. Ensures that curtains are set up. Empties grease traps and barrels.
Checks rinse agent and detergent and fills as necessary. Promptly notifies Supervisor of any irregularities with the machine.
3. Thoroughly cleans and empties disposal drains regularly.
4. Keeps dish cleaning area and floor clean and free from debris.
5. Empties all trash in kitchen area and employee cafeteria.
6. Correctly separates recyclable items into proper cardboard and bottles / plastic containers.
7. Maintains bus stations in assigned areas. Ensures that areas have soiled silverware containers, bus buckets and empty garbage cans.
8. Correctly places soiled dishes on racks in dish cleaning machine. Separates silverware for cleaning. Always washes silverware twice.
9. Always stacks clean dishes in proper storage area.
10. Ensures that pot sink area is clean and free from debris. Makes sure that pots are kept inverted and put in proper specific storage area.
Complies with all applicable health standards.
11. Uses chemicals in proper areas and in correct concentrations.
Minimum Qualifications :
1. Must possess a High School Diploma / GED.
2. Must possess reading ability; schedules, MSDS, complete forms, etc.
3. Ability to be safety oriented.
4. Must be able to operate a dishwashing machine and floor machines.
5. Must be able to lift up to 35lbs.
6. Must be able to speak and understand English; interact with guests and co-workers.
7. Must possess written communication skills; standard forms, etc.
8. Must be able to work in extreme temperatures; 0 to 110 degrees.
9. Must be able to work under extreme noise.
10. Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
11. Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
12. Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule to include nights, holidays and weekends.
Olivetta provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other federal / state protected category.
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olivetta
Host
Olivetta celebrates the recipes and styles of preparation which span the coasts of the Mediterranean Basin (Italy, France, Spain, and Greece).
Drawing inspiration from these regions, Executive Chef Michael Fiorelli has reimagined coastal classics to create contemporary dishes that encompass the spirit of being on holiday in Europe while taking full advantage of seasonal ingredients found at home in Southern California.
We are seeking hospitality industry professionals with experience working in upscale, fine dining establishments and / or high-end cocktail bars.
The Host will provide excellent customer service by creating a personable and memorable experience for guests.
Job Overview
- Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, while seating them in a timely manner
- Manage seating between stations to ensure balance in workload for wait staff
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others
- Answer telephones and schedule reservations using appropriate phone etiquette
- Learn Olivetta food and beverage menus and table numbers
- Ensure a clean and organized front of the house environment
Qualifications
- Display a desire to exceed expectations with every interaction
- Able to work under pressure
- Dependable and detail-oriented
- Excellent organizational skills
- Work flexible schedules and willing and able to work shift duties that may include late evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
- Collaborate with Colleagues cross-departmentally
- Perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy
- Work cohesively with Colleagues as part of a team
All applicants considered, fine dining professionals preferred. Olivetta provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other federal / state protected category.
www.olivetta.la
olivetta
Pastry Production
We pride ourselves on the culinary creations served from our kitchen, and are looking for an experienced and passionate Cook to help support our team.
The ideal candidate for this position has previous experience preparing desserts and pastries, enjoys working in a busy restaurant environment and is capable of taking direction well and multi-tasking effectively.
Preparing a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc. following traditional and modern recipes.