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It is the policy of Uptown Life Group not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.
Who You Are:
You are a seasoned culinary professional with a passion for leading and inspiring kitchen teams. You excel in creating innovative dishes and managing kitchen operations with precision. Your leadership style is positive and servant-oriented, fostering a collaborative and drama-free work environment.
Responsibilities:
● Lead the kitchen team with a positive attitude and servant leadership style.
● Develop daily specials and collaborate with the owner on menu items.
● Maintain and manage food inventories, placing orders with suppliers.
● Organize training sessions for new hires and ongoing education for team members.
● Assist owners with the development and opening of new concepts and projects.
● Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of the kitchen, including checking stations and storage areas.
● Create and manage the kitchen team schedule.
● Collaborate with other management members to ensure smooth operations.
● Ensure the building is locked and secured at the end of shifts.
● Assist the owner with managing food and labor costs.
● Foster a drama-free and positive work environment.
● Maintain steady communication with owners.
● Perform miscellaneous tasks and assignments as requested by the owners.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
● Proven experience in a full-service restaurant as an Executive Chef or similar role.
● Exceptional culinary skills with a focus on menu development and daily specials.
● Strong leadership and team management abilities.
● Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
● Sound and professional judgment.
● Ability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Physical Requirements:
● Constant standing and walking.
● Occasional stooping, kneeling, and crawling.
● Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs, and/or ramps.
● Ability to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours per shift.
● Frequent, continual, intermittent flexing and rotation of the spine, elbows, and wrists.
● Ability to lift up to 15 lbs regularly and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Join us at Uptown Life Group, and bring your culinary leadership to a historic and vibrant dining experience in Columbus, GA. Apply now to be a part of our dynamic team!
Who You Are:
You possess a high level of conscientiousness, accountability, service standards, product knowledge, and professionalism. You are skilled at guiding both new and regular guests through our seasonal scratch menu by attentively listening to their preferences and recommending food and beverage pairings. You take pride in delivering a detailed, joyful, and memorable dining experience for each guest.
Why Join Us:
● Positive Work Environment: We value a positive and respectful work culture.
● Growth Opportunities: We offer opportunities for professional growth and development.
● Competitive Benefits: Full-time associates can enroll in benefits after 30 days.
● Community Impact: Be part of a family-run business that has been rooted in local history since 1992.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
● Commitment to embodying Uptown Life Group values.
● Punctual, timely, and responsible.
● Proven success working in an elevated service environment.
● Exceptional product knowledge.
● Ability to communicate with guests and coworkers quickly and accurately.
● Warm, friendly, outgoing, and well-groomed appearance.
● Sound and professional judgment.
● Well-organized and efficient work style.
● Ability to multi-task.
Physical Requirements:
● Constant standing and walking.
● Occasional stooping, kneeling, and crawling.
● Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs, and/or ramps.
● Ability to stand and maintain well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours per shift.
● Frequent flexing and rotation of the spine, elbows, and wrists.
● Ability to lift up to 15 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally (e.g., cases of wine, full ice buckets).
● Constant communication with guests and employees.
● Regular use of POS/Computer systems.
● Ability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
● Manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.
Employment Type:
Full-Time
EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
How to Apply: Join our team and become part of our vibrant Columbus, GA community. Apply now to share your passion for exceptional service and Southern-influenced cuisine with our guests.
Who You Are:
You possess a high level of expertise in food and service execution and continually seek to expand that knowledge. As a member of our team at Uptown Life Group, you\’ll have the opportunity to introduce guests to a wide range of flavors and spirits, sharing stories of dishes and drinks to foster a memorable dining experience. Your role involves providing exceptional service and helping our diners explore new culinary horizons. If you\’re passionate about engaging with guests and believe in the power of food to connect people across cultures, we invite you to be part of our family.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
● Minimum of 1 year craft bartending experience required.
● Verify customers\’ identification to ensure they are of legal age and provide alcoholic drinks in compliance with federal, state, municipal, and corporate rules and regulations.
● Commitment to embodying Uptown Life Group values.
● Experience working in an elevated service environment.
● Exceptional food and beverage product knowledge.
● Ability to make drinks quickly and accurately.
● Punctual, timely, and responsible.
● Superior communication skills.
● Clean and well-groomed appearance.
● Must possess sound and professional judgment.
● Well-organized and efficient work style.
● Able to multi-task.
Physical Requirements:
● Constant standing and walking.
● Occasional stooping, kneeling, and crawling.
● Occasional ascending or descending of ladders, stairs, and/or ramps.
● Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours per shift.
● Frequent, continual, intermittent flexing and rotation of the spine, elbows, and wrists.
● Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs on a regular and continuing basis.
● Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting, or carrying up to 50 lbs (e.g., case of wine, full ice buckets).
● Constant talking, expressing, or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words and in the process of communicating with guests and employees.
● Constant use of POS/Computer systems.
● Ability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
● Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME:
Full-Time
EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
How to Apply: Join the Uptown Life Group team, and become part of our growing family. Apply now to share your passion for music, food and exceptional service with our guests in Columbus, GA.
Who You Are:
You have a passion for delivering an exceptional culinary experience to every guest. With your line cook experience in a full-service restaurant, you understand the dedication and skill required to create dishes that delight our guests. You take pride in combining recipe knowledge, cooking techniques, consistency, and timeliness to ensure each meal is memorable.
Why Join Us:
● Positive Work Environment: We value a positive and respectful work culture.
● Growth Opportunities: We offer opportunities for professional growth and development.
● Community Impact: Be part of a family-run business that has been rooted in local history since 1992.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
● Commitment to embodying Uptown Life Group values.
● Achieve exceptional product knowledge.
● Ability to prepare multiple dishes quickly and accurately in a well-organized manner.
● Good to advanced knife skills.
● Punctual, timely, and responsible.
● Superior communication skills.
● Consistently presents a clean and well-groomed appearance.
● Must possess sound and mature judgment.
Physical Requirements:
● Constant standing and walking.
● Occasional stooping, kneeling, and crawling.
● Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs, and/or ramps.
● Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours per shift.
● Frequent flexing and rotation of the spine, elbows, and wrists.
● Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally (e.g., cases of food, full ice buckets).
● Constant communication with employees.
● Ability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
● Manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.
Employment Type:
Full-Time
EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
How to Apply: Join the Uptown Life Group team and become part of our vibrant Columbus, GA community. Apply now to share your passion for exceptional culinary experiences with our guests.
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