What are the responsibilities and job description for the Culinary Team Member position at FIG?
Established award-winning restaurant group in Charleston, SC is interviewing for a range of culinary team positions, including line cooks, at its flagship restaurant - FIG. Compensation starts at $20 (BOE). As a member of the culinary team at FIG, you will be educated and trained on all the stations dedicated to service as well as kitchen production. For example: poissonnier, expo, garde marger, butchery, pasta making and pastry. Hourly wage increases as you progress through the kitchen. Experience is a plus, but we are willing to train the right candidate. To apply please apply here with your resume, or stop by FIG at 232 Meeting Street, Tuesday-Saturday 12:00pm-3:00pm.
- Genuine respect for your craft and love for the profession and hospitality
- Commitment to on-going education and growth
- Strive to exceed the expectations of our guests nightly
- Passion for a community and culture that supports sustainability and a local network of purveyors
- Professional, polished, dependable, and focused
- Ability to communicate effectively, give clear direction, and take feedback
- Self-motivated and highly organized with precise attention to detail
- Uphold the highest standards of food safety, food handling and sanitation requirements
What you can expect from us:
- Independently owned and operated with hands-on approach
- A positive, supportive, and inclusive work environment
- Stability and strong communication
- A professional and respectful culture surrounded by a talented team.
- Genuine enthusiasm for sustainability and community
- Ongoing mentorship to hone your craft and become versed in market-driven seasonal produce and seafood
- Hands on learning with the best ingredients our region has to offer
- Robust training program for butchery and preparation techniques for seafood specific to the Southeast region
- A connection to the coastal foodways of South Carolina
- Upward mobility and growth opportunities
- Overtime opportunities
Accolades:
JBF Best Chef Southeast (2009) - Chef Mike Lata, FIG Restaurant
JBF Best Chef Southeast (2015) - Chef Jason Stanhope, FIG Restaurant
JBF Outstanding Wine Program (2018) - FIG Restaurant
JBF Outstanding Restaurant Finalist (2019 & 2020) - FIG Restaurant
JBF Outstanding Chef Semi-finalist (2017 & 2018) - Chef Mike Lata
JBF Best New Restaurant Finalist (2013) - The Ordinary
Best New Restaurant GQ, Esquire, Bon Appetit (2013) - The Ordinary
Slow Food Legend Award - Chef Mike Lata
Eater National 38 - FIG Restaurant
GoodFood 100 (6 rings) - FIG & The Ordinary
Compensation:
$20 (BOE)
Perks & Benefits:- Incentive programs
- Comprehensive benefits plans including health insurance with 50% company contribution, dental, vision and life insurance
- Dining discounts
- Free daily family meal
- Closed for major holidays
- Currently closed two days a week (Sunday and Monday)
Salary : $20
