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Cote Korean Steakhouse, located in the Miami Design District, is the carnivorous vision of proprietor Simon Kim that blends together the dining experience of Korean Barbeque together with the hallmarks of a classic American Steakhouse. Cote serves the highest quality USDA Prime beef accompanied by an impeccable 1200+ label wine list and a suite of classic-but-creative cocktails. We are professionals committed to ensuring exceptional hospitality and service to our customers. 

At COTE, we follow a simple mantra: 🥩 + 🔥 + 🍸 = 😊

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
• Sets up and breaks down work stations including the dish slide before and after each shift.
• Cleans and sanitizes all areas and surfaces of the restaurant including the exterior.
• Polishes all glass, metal, and shiny services to a perfect shine.
• Collects all wares and supplies found while cleaning the restaurant and turns them into Management or Sous Chefs.
• Cleans and sanitizes all restaurant equipment such as ice machines, refrigerators, water machines, stoves, ovens, fryers, and dish washers.
• Cleans and sanitizes all dirty glassware, flatware, plate ware, kitchenware, and grill parts for cleaning before, during, and after service. 
• Sets up and breaks down all dining room grills including degreasing the interior wells and polishing all brass surfaces to a perfect shine.
• Removes cracked or defective items from service and informs management.
• Ensures no watermarks, stains, lint, or other debris remain on restaurant products.
• Polishes all metallic grill rims, grill equipment, and kitchen pots and pans using metal polish.
• Polishes all glassware to a perfect shine prior to restocking in the dining room.
• Trash sorting (compost, recycling, and garbage) and disposal. Maintains cleanliness and appearance of the dish pit area at all times.
• Descales and cleans dish washing equipment and machinery at the direction of Sous Chefs and the manufacturer instructions.
• Uses chemicals for cleaning only as directed by the manufacturer.
• Completes all assigned side work related to set up and breakdown of dish pit area.
• Reports to each scheduled shift on time, in uniform, and ready to work.  
• Responsible for training new employees as assigned.
• Maintains restrooms during service including cleanliness, drying wet surfaces, cleaning toilets, restocking supplies etc. 
• Assists other stations or areas of the restaurant when requested by management. 

Qualifications:

• Must have the ability to read, speak, understand, follow written directions, and verbal instructions in English.
• Must be reachable by email and able to communicate via phone as well.
• Communicates information effectively and efficiently.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Possesses a positive, results-oriented, team-player mentality.
• Ability to perform job duties and responsibilities well and maintain professionalism and composure under pressure and in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to under pressure and maintain professionalism when working under stress.
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures and local Department of Health standards.
• Food Handler’s Certification or the ability to obtain in accordance with federal, state, or local regulations and/or Company policy.
• Able to work a flexible schedule in order to accommodate business levels (weekend, nights, and holiday availability required). We will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs.
• Good oral communication skills.
• Ability to execute recipes and service in adherence with company policy.
• Knowledge of safety pertaining to chemical use.

Benefits (with variation for full-time/part-time employment):

• Structured, generous compensation for all positions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
• Commuter Benefits
• Referral Bonus Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Paid Time Off

COTE fully complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws by providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history), or any other legally protected status.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job should contact the Human Resources department at people@cotemiami.com.