Commis Chef

About Asia Live Silicon Valley

Asia Live Silicon Valley is a premier culinary and cultural destination located at the entrance to Westfield Valley Fair Mall in Santa Clara, California. Founded by Chef George Chen and created by the renowned team behind Asia Live, Asia Live offers an immersive hospitality experience that celebrates the depth, diversity, and artistry of Asian cuisine. Spanning about 15,000 square feet across Level 1 and Level 2, Asia Live combines exceptional dining, vibrant energy, and cultural storytelling in one of Silicon Valley's most prominent retail and lifestyle destinations. Learn more at


POSITION SUMMARY

This Commis Chef will ensure that the quality of food and service is the best of the best during their shift and ensure a seamless transition between Sous Chefs and the kitchen team throughout the day. Mise en place, ordering, butchering, inventory and working in the line will be an integral part of the Culinary and back of house operations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Being a Commis Chef, an individual primarily requires a thorough knowledge and understanding of the culinary basics as well as advanced skills. One must be talented enough to bring about ideas of rare varieties of dishes and prepare as well as present them properly.
• Provides leadership, assists the culinary team on the line during service.
• Demonstrates hands on approach to all food items ensuring quality, presentation and consistency standards meet company standards.
• Work in the line ensuring the quality and consistency of all food items produced and served.
• Assist in ordering, inventory and prep work as needed.
• Monitor guests, partners and internal feedback and propose corrective action to management ensuring the highest level of guest satisfaction.
• To communicate all guest requests to an appropriate cook in a timely and professional manner.
• Ensures that all kitchen employees consistently adhere to uniform, grooming and appearance standards.
• Maintain effective communication within the kitchen, be responsive to staff suggestions and concerns, and work to resolve problems.
• Work with the purchasing department to ensure that necessary food items and supplies are ordered in a timely manner.
• Maintain effective working relationship with food & beverage management and other departments.
• Operate, clean and maintain all equipment required in job functions.
• Conduct regular inspections of the entire kitchen/dishwashing areas and coolers and promptly act to correct deficiencies found during inspection.
• Ensure strict adherence to health department and food handling guidelines.
• To immediately report all suspicious occurrence and hazardous conditions.
• To follow all company/kitchen safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description may be changed at any time.

REQUIRED LICENSE / QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least one (1) years of experience of kitchen management
• Food Handlers card (within 30 days of hire).
• Advanced understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and some holidays.
• Able to speak, read, write, and understand the English language
• Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
• Knowledge of health department rules and regulations, liquor laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of kitchen operations and production.
• Strong interpersonal as well as verbal skills.
• Ability to work in groups as well as lead a team and provide required training to subordinates.

SKILLS / APTITUDES:

• Strong guest service orientation.
• Excellent communication skills (verbally interacts with management, servers, team members and guests.)
• Possess excellent knife skills and be able to operate kitchen equipment.
• Ability to work in a team environment exercising adequate leadership.
• Ability to accept constructive criticism and work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Guest service orientation and commitment to quality service.
• Have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated and organized.
• General computer skills including but not limited to email, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Must have proven leadership skills and teambuilding skills.
• Effectively motivate associates and to maintain cohesive teams.
• Ability to take initiative and get creative in resolving challenges and involve management members when previous methods have been unsuccessful.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to speak and hear, vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Constant standing with some walking.
• Be able to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 50 pounds.
• Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Generally, in an indoor setting.
• Work is performed in the kitchen area with exposure to heat, cold, fumes, and steam.
• Will be using a computer occasionally.
• Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays and extended hours as business dictates.
• The work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Work flexible hours that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and/or holidays.

EEO / Fair Chance:

Asia Live provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance