Lead Line Cook

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Job description

Position Title: Lead Line Cook

Reports To: Corporate Executive Chef & Executive Sous Chef

Location: OMB LoSo & OMB Ballantyne

About OMB

The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery (OMB) was founded in 2009 in the lower south end neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina. Since the very beginning OMB has prided itself on producing and serving the very highest quality products following the German Purity rules known as Reinheitsgebot!

OMB operates a production facility, restaurant, and 1-acre biergarten that is well known throughout North Carolina for hosting events and festivals throughout the year. OMB products are proudly distributed statewide in North Carolina through an independent wholesaler network. In the Spring of 2024, OMB will open a second location in the heart of Ballantyne neighborhood in south Charlotte that will feature a two story 14,000 square restaurant and biergarten!

About The Role

Serve as a member of OMB's Culinary Management Team, frequently interacting with both the Culinary Team and Service Team. Lead OMB's line operation.

• Ensure that each OMB food item is prepared with the highest quality care, and craftsmanship
• Ensure that food is prepared in adherence to all recipes, portion controls, and presentation standards
• Monitor inventory levels
• Conduct regular quality checks on ingredients and finished dishes to ensure that they met OMB's standards
• Understand temperature regulations and manage temperature logs
• Ensure proper cooking techniques and knife skills while maintaining kitchen sanitation to foster a clean and hazard-free environment
• Follow food service guidelines set forth by the health department
• Adhere to 12 minute ticket times
• Train and mentor culinary staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in handling changing priorities and high-pressure situations
• Perform additional duties, although not detailed, as requested by the Corporate Executive Chef

What's In It For You?

• $20-24 an hour base pay dependent on qualifications
• Tips that average around $2-$5 an hour in addition to your base pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage (for full-time employees)
• Free beer stipend
• 401k with match
• Employee discount (food, merchandise, and beer!)
• Family dinner
• Room for growth

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or culinary training at a high-volume food establishment
• Previous line cook experience
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Knowledge of professional cooking and knife handling skills
• Knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, managers, and various departments
• Ability to transport up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Strong sense of urgency
• Ability to approach situations with an open mind
• Can-do attitude

OMB Core Values

1. Dedication to quality, no shortcuts
2. Integrity, do the right thing
3. Service-minded
4. Point of pride in the community
5. Lead, don't follow
6. Team

Additional Requirements to Consider

• All candidates must pass a pre-employment/post offer background check
• Applications are reviewed regularly for both locations. If we would like to move forward with the interview process, HR will contact you via phone or email.
• Positions are posted and maintained regularly. If you have not received any communication from HR, we may not have an open position at the time, but may contact you for a future position.
• OMB Participates in E-Verify for employment verification.
• OMB is an equal opportunity employer that hires individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities.

Compensation details: 20-24 Yearly Salary

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