OPENING SOON – La Mar Cocina Peruana by acclaimed Peruvian chef Gastón Acurio, is bringing its authentic Peruvian cuisine to downtown Bellevue, Washington.
Created by acclaimed Peruvian chef Gastón Acurio, La Mar is a celebration of the traditional Peruvian cebichería, set within a casual yet upscale atmosphere designed to take its diners on a delicious exploration of the flavors of Peru.
La Mar focuses on delivering fresh seafood direct from the sea that exemplifies authentic Peruvian flavors. The La Mar menu consists of classic Peruvian dishes such as cebiches (citrus-based marinated raw fish), tiraditos (thinly sliced seafood), and causas (potato-based dishes). It also features grilled anticuchos, which are skewers of marinated meat meant to pay homage to Peruvian street food. La Mar’s menus always feature fresh, local ingredients and incorporate a wide variety of seafood that the country of Peru traditionally offers.
La Mar is committed to the environment. We promote sustainable seafood and actively work towards sourcing locally from fisherman and farmers. We are constantly striving towards a global sustainable business model and pride ourselves on working with the best ingredients the oceans offer exhibiting flavorful preparations of whole fish from around the world, served directly at the table.
With 8 locations across the globe in such places as Lima, San Francisco, Miami, Dubai and Doha, La Mar showcases Peru’s rich culinary heritage and the country’s emerging gastronomy on the world stage.
The Pastry Chef at La Mar is responsible for operating the dessert and pastry area of the kitchen while working closely to the Executive Chef and Sous Chef. This includes to create high quality Peruvian oriented desserts applying knowledge, recipes and all techniques learned in prior experiences. Also assist in production and maintenance of par stocks of desserts with proper rotation of products and maintain highest cleanliness and standards according to La Mar. Be able to solve difficult problems with effective solutions, see hidden problems and always look beyond the obvious and take smart and good decisions based upon wisdom and experience. Create, cost, and produces new dishes. Create new marketing ideas with management team to continue to promote the restaurant. Promote teamwork and open dialogue with your team.
Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Follow all policies & procedures and make sure the line cooks do it.
- To lead, coach, teach and guide cooks using the best habits, techniques and skills learned in prior experiences.
- Supervise each station preparations and ensure the team is ready for each service.
- Assist Executive Chef to create new dishes for specials.
- Able to reproduce, prepare and create recipes; following and maintaining the standards of La Mar.
- Check cleanliness of stations before, during and after both services.
- Expedite food orders.
- Ensure excellent quality throughout both services; lunch and dinner.
- To follow proper food handling and sanitation standards to meet Servsafe training requirements.
- Schedule and monitor line-up.
- Restaurant 365/Craftable – using for costing, purchasing, inventory, item coding.
- Conduct monthly walk through and address any ongoing issues
- Make weekly schedule according to forecast, two weeks ahead of time.
- Control and be Accountable for food and labor cost goals.
- Conduct weekly inventory. Control costs, oversee pricing, purchase orders
- Ordering products according to forecast following ordering procedures.
- Inspect food products when delivered from purveyors for quality.
- Control production and rotation to ensure best quality ingredients.
- Approve quality standards of all dishes leaving the kitchen (temperature, allergies, flavor, and presentation)
- Must possess a positive attitude and to have the ability to work with a variety of people and in cooperation with co-workers efficiently and effectively.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Be presentable: Neat uniform, well-groomed hair, minimal accessories and personal hygiene.
- Be an effective leader and inspirational role model for staff and management.
- Manage labor and purchases to maximize profitability.
- Maintain current knowledge of all systems including but not limited to; Toast POS, Restaurant365, MS Office, Online reservation Platforms
- Provide a positive and safe work environment for staff.
- Be knowledgeable of state employment policies regarding personnel and administer prompt, fair and consistent corrective action for all violations of company policies, rules and procedures
- Make final employment and termination decisions while complying with state and federal labor laws.
- Continually strive to develop your managers in all areas of managerial and professional development.
- Provide education on food, new products and tastings.
- Prepare reports on a daily, weekly and monthly basis, clearly denoting food cost , labor, and any loss.
- Meet with Marketing team to chart out new marketing opportunities and implementation of any planned events or programs
- Follow all policies & procedures and make sure the line cooks do it.
- Develop employees by establishing performance expectations, providing coaching and counseling as needed and conducting performance reviews on an annual basis.
- To lead, coach, teach and guide cooks using the best habits, techniques and skills learned in prior experiences.
- Supervise each station preparations and ensure the team is ready for each service.
- Create new dishes for specials.
- Able to reproduce, prepare and create recipes; following and maintaining the standards of La Mar.
- Check cleanliness of stations before, during and after both services.
- Expedite food orders.
- Ensure excellent quality throughout both services; lunch and dinner.
- To follow proper food handling and sanitation standards to meet Servsafe training requirements.
- Schedule and monitor daily line-up.
- Approve weekly schedule according to forecast.
- Negotiate new vendor contracts and monitor pricing to ensure we’re purchasing the highest quality products at competitive pricing in line with budgeted costs.
- Control and be Accountable for food and labor cost goals.
- Approve ordering products following the right ordering procedures.
- Inspect food products when delivered from purveyors for quality.
- Control production and rotation to ensure best quality
- Approve quality standards of all dishes leaving the kitchen (temperature, allergies, flavor and presentation)
- Must possess a positive attitude and to have the ability to work with a variety of people and in cooperation with co-workers efficiently and effectively.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/ or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and four to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Ability:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Math Ability:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of word processing software and order processing systems.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat (non-weather). The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
La Mar is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions at La Mar are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Bellevue, WA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
