What are the responsibilities and job description for the Raw Bar -Shucker position at The River House at Odette's?
Job Title: Raw Bar - Shucker
Department: Food and Beverage/Back of House
Reports to: Executive Chef
Job Summary:
Refined Hospitality is, at its core, an organization of individuals who care deeply about the communities in which we live & work. Our core values are what drive us to develop the most sought-after, destination-driven properties across the East Coast and beyond. As a team, we seek actively involved community members who have achieved the most distinguished credentials and accolades in their respective fields, but who also hold themselves to the highest standards of integrity, excellence, accountability, and teamwork to join our team. These values, and our uncompromising adherence to them, is what sets our properties apart as a leader in the luxury-lifestyle hospitality industry.
The Raw Bar - Shucker at the River House at Odette’s is tasked with working as a member of a culinary team to complete the daily preparation in an effective, heartfelt, and attractive manner. All shuckers must be highly proficient with multi-tasking and shucking large volumes of shellfish. Our shuckers are responsible for basic food preparation and kitchen help.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Clean presentation, in conjunction with professional speed, is required.
- Encompasses proper hygiene.
- Full availability and flexible schedule
- Able to work on their feet for long periods of time.
- Able to lift 50 lbs.
- Must be able to efficiently shuck oysters and clams.
- Take proper care of ranges, ovens, broilers, fryers, utensils, other equipment, and kitchen workspaces.
- Foster teamwork in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
- Assist with prep of food items as necessary or directed.
- Adhere to all applicable food safety federal, state, and local law.
- Other duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate will possess the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
· Technical Skills: We prefer at least 1 year of raw bar experience and pantry experience.
· Problem Solving, Quality Control, and Priority Assessment:Must evaluate current practices and processes; immediately recognize potential areas of conflict; and suggest ways to improve current business methods and services provided.
· Communication: Commitment to details both verbally and non-verbally and ability to encourage cooperative and consistent levels of communication with the back of house staff, front of house staff and management. Must understand instructions, read written company information and communicate with little or no additional direction.
· Interpersonal Relationships: Ability to adapt to different personalities of guests, staff and outside vendors without losing focus. Must possess high professional ethics and avoid extreme familiarity or conflicts with others.
· Conflict Management: Capacity to recognize problems when they arise and be able to resolve them appropriately by using good judgement, tact, and initiative according to company policy and procedure. Requires unbiased communication skills to handle all types of conflicts that will occur at all levels of supervision and the ability to negotiate effectively.
· Perform General Physical Activities: Ability to perform physical activities in a variety of environmental conditions that require moderate to maximum strength including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, handling materials.
· Flexibility: Must be available to work overtime when needed, assist with the workload of others, and perform other duties as assigned.
Refined Hospitality is a Collection of Luxury-Lifestyle Hotels and Experiences. A curated portfolio of destination-driven luxury-lifestyle hotels, restaurants, and catering venues that are by definition: polished, stylish, sophisticated, cultured, and distinct in how they are designed and operated for unparalleled guest service experiences. Collection includes The Reeds at Shelter Haven, Stone Harbor, NJ; The Grove at Centerton, Pittsgrove, NJ and River House at Odette’s, New Hope, PA. EOE.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
- Fine dining restaurant
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- New Hope, PA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person