Back of House Lead

  • Date Posted September 11, 2024
  • Location Waterbury, VT
  • Category Culinary
  • Job type Full-Time

Company description

We are a skilled pizzeria serving up artisanal pizzas that ignite a sense of nostalgia and fervor.  

At Stone's Throw, we’re committed to serving the best pizza possible, with our talented team and the time-honored methods we use in every step of the process. From carefully selecting the finest ingredients to perfecting our stone hearth baking technique over 20 years, we’re proud of the attention to detail that goes into each pie. The best part is enjoying your pizza in our bespoke environment for the utmost experience.  We’re grateful for the support of our community and for the opportunity to share our love for great pizza with Vermont and beyond!

Job description

We are currently on the lookout for collaborative and highly skilled back of house leaders to join our team. Our leadership team is fueled by their craft and have years of expertise under their belts. It is our shared connection for the art of service, product development, and nourishment of our staff AND community that has brought us together today. Joining us means becoming a part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and a genuine passion for this industry…Are you interested? Read on!

Job Summary:

As a member of our back of house lead team at Stone’s Throw, you’ll play a crucial role in delivering an outstanding experience. It starts with preparing dough and ingredients, to participating in seamless service, your contributions shape the unique pairings that define us. We’re seeking individuals with a passion for customer service, excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and a motivation to grow and learn.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare dough and ingredients for all menu items according to recipe specifications.
  • Maintain cleanliness, organization, and cleaning schedule for the kitchen area, including equipment and utensils throughout shift
  • Adhere strictly to food safety and sanitation guidelines to ensure the integrity of our food products.
  • Monitor inventory levels and communicate to management when supplies are low.
  • Coordinate with front of house staff to ensure timely and accurate order delivery.
  • Ensure food is prepared and presented according to our standards
  • Proper rotation, and management of product
  • Provide feedback to GM about the activities and needs of kitchen staff
  • Assist in training new team members on all necessary kitchen skills, reporting on and ensuring progress, and enforcing corrective actions as needed
  • Perform quality checks to ensure food meets standards
  • Keep kitchen documentation up-to-date and reported
  • Effectively Communicate with team members and GM daily
  • Provide quality service to meet the high standards of our establishment

Qualifications:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with collaborative approach to teamwork.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a keen attention to detail.
  • Sound understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
  • 3+ years prior experience in food service.
  • Flexibility to work during our service hours

Benefits of joining Stone’s Throw:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Paid sick time for all team members
  • 401K retirement plan option for eligible employees
  • Role-specific training provided
  • Opportunities for cross training and professional growth
  • And FREE pizza?!

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

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Deadline

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