OYO Careers

Oyo is always looking for new talent! We are currently hiring for positions including but not exclusive to Managers, Sous Chefs, line cooks, and catering planners. Please fill out below form and include what position you would like to apply for as well as the best contact information and a manager will be in touch.

Oyo is looking for a Chef de Cuisine


Job Description:

Work along side Executive Chef/Owner of East Bay, upscale, casual, high volume, South American fare establishment. Successful candidates will possess a minimum of 3 years experience in similar, high volume setting including:

  • Excellent leadership and communication skills

  • Ability to thrive in high-pressure environment

  • Training/managing/assisting up to 15 staff

  • Opening and closing kitchen

  • Enforcing best practices for safety and sanitation at all times

  • Strong line cook skills preparing a variety of meat, poultry, seafood and vegetables by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and other kitchen equipment

  • Preparing mother sauces from recipe

  • Ensuring food meets the highest standards including handling, storing, and rotating products properly

  • Managing (or Familiar with?) inventories, stocktaking and placing orders

  • Communicating feedback from restaurant staff and patrons to make improvements/resolve issues

  • Performing other duties as assigned by Executive Chef/Owner

  • High school diploma or equivalent; Culinary school diploma an advantage

  • Approximately 60 hours per week

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary starting at $80k depending on experience

  • 1 week paid vacation per year

  • Medical insurance available

  • 1.5% salary bonus to be paid biannually, contingent on performance and achieving budget

Let’s work together

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