Chef

Full-time Chef

Key responsibilities

• - Prepare, cook, and plate high-quality small plates, snacks, and shareable dishes consistent with a cocktail-lounge menu
• - Develop rotating specials and seasonal small-plate offerings that pair well with cocktails
• - Coordinate closely with bar staff on timing and service flow during busy shifts and late hours
• - Maintain food safety, sanitation, and proper storage procedures
• - Oversee kitchen organization, portion control, recipe consistency, and waste reduction
• - Monitor inventory, assist with ordering, and control food costs
• - Work evenings and weekends as required by lounge hours

Qualifications

• - Proven commercial kitchen experience (2+ years preferred), ideally in a bar, lounge, tapas, or small-plates environment
• - Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
• - Strong knife skills, speed, and ability to execute multiple small-batch dishes consistently
• - Creativity, attention to detail, and ability to design dishes that pair with cocktails
• - Leadership, teamwork, and reliable timekeeping
• - Must live in or within immediate vicinity of Makeni (no exceptions)

Benefits

• - Competitive salary (based on experience)
• - Opportunities for menu input and growth
• - Supportive team environment
  
  To apply, please send your application to: freshstoplounge@gmail.com. Please indicate the name of the position in the subject line of the e-mail: Chef.