Are you passionate about providing great food and hospitality? Do you enjoy working in a Team environment? Uccello’s Hospitality Group is looking for an energetic individual who is resilient, passionate, and committed to always going above and beyond expectations for our team and guests to fill the role of Chef at our Caledonia Uccello's location.A Little About UsUccello’s Hospitality Group is a West Michigan staple, locally and family owned, founded on Italian family values. UHG operates 8 restaurants in the Greater Grand Rapids area and strives to save a place for everyone at its table. Faro Uccello, Founder of UHG, opened the first Uccello’s Ristorante in 1996. Uccello’s has since grown into 6successful locations. In 2016, UHG launched a fast-casual concept, Herb & Fire Pizzeria, and has since added a second location.Core Values
Resilient: Adaptable and flexible, grace under fire, create positive change
Committed: Give more than expected, never compromise on our Quality and Reputation
Hospitality Driven: We care for each other, we care for our Guests, we care for our community, we care for our vendors. In that order.
Seek First to Understand: actively listen, think Win/Win
Humbly Confident: Open and honest, balanced ego, no arrogance, doing good while being good
Do the Right Thing: Trust, respect, and integrity in all of our relationships.
UHG’s Core Values guide us each day, in every scenario. Living by these values ensures that we are living up to our niche which is “Providing Great Food and Hospitality.”
DescriptionOversee and coordinate the planning, organizing, training and leadership necessary to achieve stated objectives in sales, costs, team member retention, guest service and satisfaction, food and beverage quality, cleanliness and sanitation.Duties & Responsibilities: (Including but not limited to)
Understand completely all policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines and training programs.
Ensure that all guests feel welcome and are given responsive, friendly and courteous service at all times.
Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards.
Achieve company objectives in sales, service, quality, appearance of facility and sanitation and cleanliness through training of team members and creating appositive, productive working environment.
Control cash and other receipts by adhering to cash handling and reconciliation procedures in accordance with restaurant policies and procedures.
Fill in where needed and assist all team members to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.
Continually strive to develop the team members in all areas.
Ensure that all products are received in correct unit count and condition and deliveries are performed in accordance with the restaurant’s receiving policies and procedures.
Be knowledgeable of restaurant policies regarding personnel and operations.
Fully understand and comply with all federal, state, county and municipal regulations that pertain to health, safety and labor requirements of the restaurant, team members and guests.
Understand completely all policies, procedures, standards, specifications, and guidelines.
What Uccello’s Hospitality Group has to offer
An outstanding culture with a local, family-owned company
A competitive salary, plus a generous bonus program paid per 4 week period based on the financial performance of the restaurant.
Complimentary dining experiences at all of our restaurants for you and your guests.
Benefits- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
Paid Time Off package includes vacation after 6 months of employment.
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
A weekly paycheck!
Potential- Our company growth and leadership development program will help you achieve your career goals.
Qualifications
Be 21 years of age.
Be able to communicate and understand the predominant language(s) of the restaurant's operating area.
Have knowledge of service and food and beverage, generally involving at least three years of experience in full service, casual dining.
Experience with full service alcohol serving facilities is desirable.
Possess excellent basic math skills and have the ability to operate a POS system.
Have basic computer knowledge in Microsoft Office and the use of email.
Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
Must have the stamina to work 10 to 12 hour shifts when necessary
Uccello’s Hospitality Group does not discriminate in employment against persons based on age, color, disability, gender, gender identity/gender expression, genetic information, familial status, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or weight. Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States and can pass a background and history check in keeping with federal and state regulations.