Job description

Kiros Catering

The Kiros team is a diverse group of friendly, enthusiastic, and experienced individuals who share our passion for food and obsession to detail. We exceed dining experience expectations.

We at Kiros believe in promoting long-term relationships between our staff and clients.

Mandatory Banquet and Catering Experience

Knowledgeable in French, Italian, Mediterranean, Mexican Cuisine

We are looking for an organized and efficient culinary specialist with leadership potential who displays a high level of empowerment and attention to detail.

Kiros Catering began with Mike Mikhail’s love for food and passion for creating extraordinary events from timeless traditions. As the former Executive Chef & Food and Beverage Director at Starwood International Hotels, he went on to receive his master’s degree in hospitality from Cornell University. Soon after, the Mikhail family moved to California and opened a café in Ontario.

Mike’s journey in food has been inspired by the namesake of Kiros, Pope Cyril the Reformer, or “Father Kyrillos” IV. Following in his historical legacy, Kiros became a place for reimagining traditions through modern and elegant expressions. And after years of successful growth, Mike built his café into his dream, transforming Kiros into a full-service catering, fine dining, and special events company in Irvine, CA. Over the years, the once humble cafe has now earned a glowing reputation through elegant events centered on excellent service and the finest in food.

Coming from a background where good food, company, and conversation are the backbone of any relationship, Mike is committed to sharing this culture and values. These values are the foundation of Kiros and the key to every successful event for our clients.

At Kiros Catering, we are:

- Detail Oriented: We listen to our clients and take care of every special need and requirement with the utmost care.

- Hospitable: When you open your special event to us, we open our Kiros family to you. From our staff to our clients, we treat everyone like family.

- Passionate: Our food and events embody our love and passion for the perfect dining experience. And it’s that passion that keeps our clients coming back time and time again.

- Versatile: Our experienced team utilizes their knowledge of food and cultures to execute new and exciting dishes for our clients that make each experience one-of-a-kind.

Kiros Catering specializes in full-service catering, fine dining, and special events spanning Orange County, Los Angeles, and the Inland Empire.

Overseeing the chain of food preparation work done by line cooks. Assist the head cook or chef in preparing dishes, and ensure that food health and safety regulations are followed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES =

• Preparing meals and food to meet the specifications of guests in a timely manner.
• Properly measuring kitchen ingredients and food portions.
• Ensuring kitchen staff adhere to set standards, procedures, department rules and sanitation requirements.
• Using kitchen knives and equipment such as grills, ovens, steamers and warmers in food preparation.
• Managing the kitchen inventory and ensuring supplies are fresh and of high quality.
• Ensuring proper food temperatures when cooking and proper storage afterward.
• Keeping the workstation and kitchen equipment clean, organized and sanitized.
• Taking charge of kitchen opening, closing, and other side duties as directed by the Executive Chef.
• Speak with others using clear and professional language.
• Support team to reach common goals.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
• Perform any other duties as requested by Catering Management.
• Preparing meals and food to meet the specifications of guests in a timely manner
• Properly measuring kitchen ingredients and food portions
• Ensuring kitchen staff adhere to set standards, procedures, department rules and sanitation requirements
• Using kitchen knives and equipment such as grills, ovens, steamers and warmers in food preparation
• Managing the kitchen inventory and ensuring supplies are fresh and of high quality
• Ensuring proper food temperatures when cooking and proper storage afterward
• Keeping the workstation and kitchen equipment clean, organized and sanitized
• Taking charge of kitchen opening, closing and other side duties as directed by the Executive Chef

Required Skills:

• Ability to analyze food cost
• Refined palate – ability to taste and smell for freshness and optimal flavor profile
• Ability to comply to CDC Food Handling guidelines
• Ability to communicate in English with a diverse team
• Desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Comfortable with working multiple stations in the kitchen
• Banquet experience
• Italian/Mediterranean/French/High end Mexican Cuisine experience.
• Appetizer cooking experience
• Catering Skills

Qualifications:

• 5 years of culinary experience
• California Food Handlers Certification Required
• Culinary degree preferred

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 5 years

Pay rate:

• Yearly pay

Shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work setting:

• Fine dining restaurant

COVID-19 considerations:
We've increases sanitization of personal workspaces and enhanced cleaning procedures in line with food sanitization and cleanliness in a kitchen setting.
Strongly encourage any staff who may have symptoms to stay home.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Irvine, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Restaurant experience: 2 years (Required)
• Chef: 2 years (Required)
• Cooking: 5 years (Required)
• Food service: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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