Careers at Cove
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Cove is looking for passionate cooks to join our opening team. At Cove, all cooks divide their time between the kitchen and the dining room. Cooks will work with our team of kitchen directors to execute prep and service efficiently. As a kitchen server, cooks will also work with our Service Director and FOH team in a guest-facing role. We are looking for talented cooks that are willing to step outside of their comfort zone, learn new skills, engage with guests and expand their knowledge of service.
Reports to: Kitchen Directors, Service Director
Job Purpose: This position is split between kitchen production and service support. As a cook your responsibilities include prep, set-up and execution of all food production. As a kitchen server your responsibilities switch to the support of our servers with a focus on service, food running and table maintenance.
Tentative start date: mid September
Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
Cook
Kitchen Maintenance and Department of Health Preparedness: maintain health and cleanliness standards along with a safe and efficient workspace
Set up workstation with required mise en place, tools, equipment and supplies according to Cove standards
Execute prep list and recipes as instructed by Chef / Kitchen Directors
Ensure product quality and consistency
Support and assist your fellow team members
Kitchen Server
Prepare dining room for guests by setting tables and stocking all necessary supplies prior to service
Run food and bus tables
Provide warm and gracious service to guests
Supports servers by assisting with clearing and resetting tables properly
Maintains a clean and sanitary dish area, stacking like with like
Refilling water glasses
Polish glassware and silverware
Multitask between running food, bussing tables, checking guest restrooms, and all other duties that may be needed to enhance guest experience
Demonstrate proper table service and full knowledge of the menu including wine by the glass, non-alcoholic, and cocktail programs.
Respond immediately to guests' needs and requests
Placing orders properly into the POS system
Maintain clean dining room and restaurant and adhere to all health and safety standards
Required Qualifications:
Ability to work a flexible schedule. Available nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
English fluency. Additional language skills are a bonus
Physical Qualifications:
Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time including moving safely through all areas of the restaurant
Ability to lift objects 50+ pounds in weight
Safely and effectively use all tools and equipment
Navigate tight and crowded spaces in a safe manner
Preferred Qualifications:
1+ years of experience in a fine dining restaurant
Degree from an accredited culinary school
Compensation and Benefits:
$21 an hour + tips on nights working as kitchen server
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We are looking for someone with classic bartending experience who is interested in NA pairings and beverages as a whole (coffee, tea, juice). This person would be open to learning new skills and approaching beverages from a different perspective. They should be experienced behind a bar and well versed in classic cocktails but interested in beverages as a whole and willing to explore new ideas.
Reports to: Service Director, Kitchen Directors
Job Purpose: Oversee execution of all cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages during service.
Tentative start date: mid September
Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
Mixing, garnishing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks according to company specifications for guests at the bar and in the restaurant
Keeping the bar stocked and clean while always providing friendly and attentive service
Maintain and oversee all aspects of the bar including a cash drawer/POS system, customer consumption and support of your front of house and back of house teammates
Prepare sub-recipes for cocktails before service (juices, shrubs, etc.)
Work with Service Director on cocktail R&D
Communicate with Service Director and wine team on all beverage changes in order to update print menus daily
Support Service Director with staff education and monthly inventory management
Receive and put away beverage deliveries
Assist service director in maintaining supplier relationships
Support beverage and service teams through daily collaboration and leadership to maintain alignment
Serve guests in a warm, accommodating and professional manner
Manage guest experience and liaise between guests and kitchen teams
Offer menu suggestions, answer questions about dishes, and provide information about beverages
Table maintenance and detail oriented service
Ensure a clean and properly equipped table for guests
Provide a high level of care and attention to the specific experience of our guests
Assist with any extra preopening tasks as assigned by Service Director
Provide friendly and responsive service by welcoming and warmly greeting guests on arrival
Oversee flow of guest experience
Provide guest information to Maitre d at the end of the night
Build report and cultivate relationships with guests in order to personalize and enhance their dining experience
Required Qualifications:
Experience working behind a fast paced well
Ability to work service in a calm and professional manner
Knowledge of classic cocktails
Able to take direction and complete tasks as assigned
Highly organized and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under time constraints
Ability to work a flexible schedule. Available nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
English fluency. Additional language skills are a bonus
Physical Qualifications:
Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time including moving safely through all areas of the restaurant
Ability to lift objects 50+ pounds in weight
Safely and effectively use all tools and equipment
Navigate tight and crowded spaces in a safe manner
Preferred Qualifications:
3+ years of experience in a fine dining restaurant
Knowledge and interest in coffee and tea is a plus
Compensation and Benefits:
$18 an hour + tips
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We are looking for servers for Cove. This person would be someone who is excited about creating special moments and building community through genuine hospitality. Someone who is interested in learning and sharing about local agriculture, wild foods, and low intervention small batch wines and spirits.
Reports to: Service Director
Job Purpose: To serve guests in a warm, accommodating and professional manner.
Tentative start date: mid September
Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
Manage guest experience and liaise between guests and kitchen teams.
Offer menu suggestions, answer questions about dishes, and provide information about beverages.
Table maintenance and detail oriented service
Ensure a clean and properly equipped table for guests
Provide a high level of care and attention to the specific experience of our guests
Assist with any extra preopening tasks as assigned by Service Director
Provide friendly and responsive service by welcoming and warmly greeting guests on arrival
Oversee flow of guest experience
Provide guest information to Maitre d at the end of the night
Build report and cultivate relationships with guests in order to personalize and enhance their dining experience
Required Qualifications:
Detail oriented and organized while multitasking in a fast paced environment
Able to work service in a calm and professional manner
Able to take direction and complete tasks as assigned but also take initiative and lead to see tasks through when necessary
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work a flexible schedule. Available nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
English fluency and additional language skills are a bonus
Physical Qualifications:
Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time including moving safely through all areas of the restaurant
Ability to lift objects 50+ pounds in weight
Safely and effectively use all tools and equipment
Navigate tight and crowded spaces in a safe manner
Preferred Qualifications:
2+ years of experience in a fine dining or wine focused dining as a server
Compensation and Benefits:
$16.50 an hour + tips