Shy Bird Hiring for Chef de Cuisine Job at Cambridge, MA Full Time

CHEF de CUISINE: Up to $95,000 plus bonus + full benefits

Shy Bird is seeking a CHEF to join the culinary and operations team. We’re asking for flexible availability that includes weekdays and weekends. Shy Bird is a rotisserie, cafe, and bar in Cambridge’s Kendall Square. Our food is thoughtful, with a reverence for chicken, celebrating both vice and virtue. Our kitchen culture is defined by our ‘All In, All Day’ mentality, shared by all team members. The past year has challenged Shy Bird, and we are emerging with an innovative, nimble and modern take on restaurant operations and food.

Purpose of Position:

The Chef, like Shy Bird, is multi-faceted and dynamic. By day, you could be supporting the kitchen team with guests picking up a fried chicken and egg for breakfast or groups enjoying salads + grain bowls. You will bring to culinary standards, health & sanitation standards, takeout operations and elements of catering. In 2021, Shy Bird will reach our collective and individual potential by seeking to create meaningful relationships with our team, guests and neighborhood.

The description below is for a Chef but everyone works side by side at Shy Bird. We believe in Cross Training for all positions. Chefs run food and bus tables. Service team does dishes. Bartenders seat guests and stock plates. We all run chicken.

Responsibilities:

• Write a weekly schedule for back of house staff

• Oversee training and onboarding for new back of house team members

• Support continuing education and development for the Shy Bird Team

• Seek to serve craveable Chef food, every day.

• Comprehensive knowledge of all kitchen spaces and daily prep.

• Comprehensive knowledge of all menu items and diligence with quality control.

• Participation and idea generation with all menu changes, occurring seasonally.

• Connectivity with General Manager on all operations

• Contribute to Shy Bird brand expression, digitally through social media + other platforms

Keys to thriving at Shy Bird:

Embrace and Convey Positivity (AKA Smile: )

Seek Connections and Build Community with Colleagues and Guests

Be Curious About Food, Beverage, and Hospitality

Run Food, Bus Tables, Always be Mise-ing

All In, All Day

About Shy Bird:

Shy Bird is a rotisserie, cafe and bar open all day in Kendall Square. We have become a great neighborhood place with craveable food in a warm and welcoming setting that’s attractive any time of day for dining in, takeaway and delivery. We bring food, beverage and hospitality culture into Shy Bird’s casual environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $95,000.00 per year

COVID-19 considerations:
Customers must wear masks when away from tables. COVID testing protocols and tests available.

Experience:

• Kitchen Leadership: 5 years (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location