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ABOUT US Card Kingdom is an online retailer that specializes in selling and buying Magic: The Gathering singles. Noted for their love of the community and game, Card Kingdom serves players all over the world. In addition to its eCommerce business, Card Kingdom owns and operates the award-winning game store and restaurant, Mox Boarding House, with locations in Seattle and Bellevue, and Portland. Our Mission: We use tabletop gaming as a campfire – a place to gather, share and celebrate –for the sake of cultivating deeper relationships with our customers, amongst ourselves, with our communities, and the world. Our Benefits: Excellent health benefits, generous PTO and flexible scheduling, 50% contribution toward dependent health care costs, remote work opportunities, paid parental leave, safe harbor 401k match, paid holidays and employee discounts. We are a family friendly culture that supports work life balance. Location: Card Kingdom’s headquarters are located on Queen Anne Hill, just a short drive to Mox Seattle in the Ballard neighborhood. The Head Chef is responsible for the success of all back of house operations. Under the direction of the Restaurant General Manager, this individual will have a verity of responsibilities including but not limited to people management, daily preparation, assisted menu development and execution of food items, as well as maintaining kitchen equipment, proper sanitation, cleanliness, and cost control. Additionally, the Head Chef is responsible for continued menu training, product education and staff development.Role ObjectivesSupervises both the operations and personnel of the back of house.Most preparation includes but is not limited to cutting, sautéing, broiling and cooking various items such as meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, salads, desserts and other ingredients.Facilitates inventory and PARS for fresh and prepped products.Implements new processes and procedures throughout the back of house.Participates in the interview, hiring and training processes for all back of house team members.Provides menu development, recipes, and efficient costing for all back of house products.Ensures food is prepared to schematic, product consistency, product quality, maintains portion controls, and presentation specifications per our standards.Assist with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, walk-in coolers and all storage areas.Additional duties and responsibilities as assignedPersonnelPeople supervision duties include feedback, training, counseling, development and performance management.Ensures team demonstrates proper food safety and sanitation, in accordance with current health department standards.Supervise and promote a safe work environment and customer safety throughout the back of house.FinancialFacilitate weekly product orders with a focus on maintain established COGS goals.Identifies objectives such as sales, cost of goods sold (COGS), staffing levels, profit & loss (P&L), quality, inspections and customer experience.Ensures that all expensed items are reported per company standards and in a timely manner.RequirementsMust be able speak, read, understand and interpret basic cooking directions.Must have working knowledge of all kitchen equipment and each station as it applies to service.Previous experience with FIFO inventory practices and the ordering of supplies.Must be proficient in different methods and styles of food preparation.Possess an understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.Possess a strong commitment to quality service, and food/culinary knowledgePossess the ability to work with others to solve problems and create solutions.QualificationsHigh School diploma or GED.Must be 21 years of age or older.Four years of experience in back of house restaurant operations with two recent years of demonstrated increasing responsibilities.Minimum of 4 years working in a prep or line cook experience.Experience in people management or supervision.Possess the ability to work weekends, evenings and holidays.Must have valid city/state required Food Handlers Permit.Professional communication and interaction skills are required.Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized.Preferred SkillsDegree in the culinary arts.Possess a genuine interest in gaming and creative play.Full-service restaurant leadership experience in a high-volume environment.Experience building recipes, costing ingredients, and taking inventory.Equal Opportunity Employment: We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. PI235458354 Apply
