In any restaurant there are a multitude of roles and duties performed by the individuals in those roles. These job descriptions are intended for consultation when posting want ads or just for simply understanding the breakdown of labor in a typical restaurant.
Position
| Job Description
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General Manager
| Responsibilities:
- Oversees general restaurant operations
- Oversees P&L statement
- Manages both Front of House (FOH) and Back of House (BOH)
- Hires and manages staff
- Works with Executive Chef on marketing initiatives
Other Requirements:
- College degree typically preferred
- Experience in food service
- Communication skills
- Leadership experience
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Assistant General Manager
| Responsibilities:
- Oversees general restaurant operations when GM is absent
- Assists with P&L statement
- Assists with hiring and managing staff
- Assists with ordering and keeping inventory
- Often takes on management of the bar area
Other Requirements:
- College degree typically preferred
- Leadership qualities
- Experience in food service work
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Executive Chef
| Responsibilities:
- Coordinates kitchen work
- Creates recipes
- Creates and adjusts menu
- Monitors and controls food costs and inventory
- Works with GM on marketing initiatives
- Cooks food for large events or special occasions
Other Requirements:
- Creativity
- Culinary background
- Management experience
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Chef de Cuisine
| Responsibilities:
- Responsible for daily kitchen operations:
- Directs and manages line cooks
- Works with Chef to design recipes and create dishes
- Assists with ordering food and keeping inventory
Other Requirements:
- Culinary background
- Leadership experience
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Sous Chef
| Responsibilities:
- Second to Chef de Cuisine
- Runs the kitchen
- Provides instruction and training to cooks and kitchen staff
Other Requirements:
- Culinary background
- Leadership experience
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Chef Garde Manger/ Chef de Froid
| Responsibilities:
- Oversees pantry and prep work in kitchen
- Directs and instructs pantry chef
- Helps with garnishing and artistic elements during meal preparation
Other Requirements:
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Pantry/Prep Cook
| Responsibilities:
- Responsible for pantry organization
- Prepares food in the kitchen
- Cleans, cuts, stores and otherwise prepares food for cooking
- Receives direction from chef, cook or pantry chef
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Sommelier
| Responsibilities:
- Educates patrons about wines
- Suggests wines that are suitable for guests' meals
- Orders and keeps inventory of wines
Other Requirements:
- Has a broad knowledge of wine and food pairings
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Expediter or "Expo"
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Expediter or "Expo"
Responsibilities:
- Ensures kitchen orders are prepared in timely manner
- Finalizes the presentation of each plate and ensures the appropriate temperature
- Directs runners or servers to deliver complete orders
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Line Cooks
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Responsibilities:
- Prepares food in the kitchen
- Works one or more kitchen stations including grill, broil, or fry
- Receives direction from chef or cook
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Pastry Chef
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Responsibilities:
- Responsible for preparing dough, baked goods, baked desserts
- Often works overnight or in early morning hours
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Dishwasher
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Responsibilities:
- Responsible for maintaining dishwashing equipment
- Dilutes chemicals for dish machines
- Maintains clean dishes and other wares
- Prevents bottlenecks in kitchen
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Maitre D'
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Responsibilities:
- Ensures smooth communication between kitchen and dining room
- Directs servers, runners, and oversees dining room experience
- Enhances fine dining experience
- Consults with GM and Executive Chef
Other Requirements:
- Management experience needed
- Knowledge of fine dining etiquette
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Server
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Responsibilities:
- Attends to guests and takes orders
- Offers information and suggestions about the menu
- Prepares checks and collect payment
Other Requirements:
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- Positive attitude
- Ability to handle stressful situations
- Respect and friendliness
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Food Runner
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Responsibilities:
- Transports food from kitchen to dining room
- Helps expedite orders
- Communicates with servers
- May help clear tables
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Bartender
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Responsibilities:
- Takes drink orders through servers or directly from guests
- Prepares mixed drinks, pour wine or beer, serve bottled or soft drinks
- May be responsible for ordering and taking inventory
Other Requirements:
- Positive attitude
- Communicates with waitstaff
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Hostess
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Responsibilities:
- Greets customers at the door
- Assigns guests to tables
- Provides menus to guests and cleans them afterward
- May schedule reservations
- Answers phone
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Busser
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Responsibilities:
- Clears and cleans tables
- Pours water for guests
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