Job Description

Job Description

Cote Korean Steakhouse, located in the Miami Design District, is the carnivorous vision of proprietor Simon Kim that blends together the dining experience of Korean Barbeque together with the hallmarks of a classic American Steakhouse. Cote serves the highest quality USDA Prime beef accompanied by an impeccable 1200+ label wine list and a suite of classic-but-creative cocktails. We are professionals committed to ensuring exceptional hospitality and service to our customers. 

At COTE, we follow a simple mantra: 🥩 + 🔥 + 🍸 = 😊

Service Butchers are dynamic hospitality professionals responsible for handling, deboning, trimming, tying, grinding, and marinating cuts of meat. Service Butchers assist with plating and arranging different cuts for customers and work with all members of the Back of House team to ensure a smooth continuation of service and play an essential role in contributing to customer satisfaction and restaurant growth.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Sets up butcher station and kitchen area prior to prep work or service. 
• Inspects all meats to ensure that they adhere to the highest quality standards. Reports all discrepancies to the Chef de Cuisine (“CDC”) or Sous Chefs. 
• Prepares primal cuts and large cuts into forms ready for cooking using a variety of actions, including boning, tying, grinding, cutting, and trimming.
• Rotates products to reduce the chance of any meat spoiling to reduce waste and loss of profits. Adheres to principles of First In, First Out (“FIFO”). 
• Maintains and cleans the meat preparation counter to reduce the risk of food contamination and adhere to food safety guidelines.
• Works efficiently with kitchen team members and complies with company procedures and food safety standards.
• Weighs and labels a variety of cuts of meat for on-demand selections by customers in an efficient manner that keeps customers happy.
• Arrange cuts of meat and place them in an attractive manner on butchers’ blocks at the direction of the CDC or Sous Chefs. 
• Keeps utensils and equipment clean and sanitary at all times. Avoids cross contamination by adhering to preparation standards set by the CDC. 
• Maintains a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.
• Reports to each scheduled shift on time, in uniform, and ready to work. Assists other stations or areas of the restaurant when requested by management.Is quick, diligent, and willing to improve.
• Responsible for training new employees as assigned.

Standards:

• Display knowledge of Cote brand, culture, and product.
• Demonstrate the Company’s core values of people, learning, culture, relationships, sustainability and stewardship.
• Maintain professional and respectful behavior when in contact with customers, management, and teammates.
• Present a polished personal appearance, adhering to company grooming standards outlined in the Employee Handbook. 
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures outlined in handbooks, manuals, and other company documents.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings, training sessions, and continuing education activities.
• Take care of all company property.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and sanitation standards.
• Comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Must have the ability to read, speak, understand, follow written directions, and verbal instructions in English.
• Must be reachable by email and able to communicate via phone as well.
• Communicates information effectively and efficiently. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Possesses a positive, results-oriented, team-player mentality.
• Ability to perform job duties and responsibilities well and maintain professionalism and composure under pressure and in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to under pressure and maintain professionalism when working under stress.
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures and local Department of Health standards.
• Food Handler’s Certification or the ability to obtain in accordance with federal, state, or local regulations and/or Company policy.
• Able to work a flexible schedule in order to accommodate business levels (weekend, nights, and holiday availability required). We will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs. 
• Good oral communication skills.
• Ability to execute recipes and service in adherence with company policy.
• Proficient knife-handling skills.
• Culinary Arts degree preferred.
• Familiarity with Korean cuisine preferred.
• 3+ years similar experience preferred.
• Excellent understanding of various cooking techniques, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform those essential functions.

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Exert well-paced mobility for periods of up to 12 hours per day and at least 60 hours per week.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop, push, pull, and kneel.
• Frequently utilize the stairs, often while lifting and carrying heavy items.
• Occasionally crouch and climb.
• Be exposed to hazards including, but not limited to, burns, cuts, scrapes, and frequent exposure of hands to water.
• Withstand fluctuations in temperature within the work environment, from high heat to below freezing.
• Handle heavy equipment and machinery.
• Stand for prolonged periods at a work station.

Benefits (with variation for full-time/part-time employment):

• Structured, generous compensation for all positions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
• Commuter Benefits
• Referral Bonus Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Paid Time Off

COTE fully complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws by providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history), or any other legally protected status.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job should contact the Human Resources department at people@cotemiami.com.

 

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Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Part time, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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