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WE ARE HIRING! FOH & BOH positions available.
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LINE COOK
*Kitchen experience is preferred but not required — we are willing to teach from the bottom up and hire on positive attitude and willingness to learn.
*All current applicants must have weekday daytime availability. Applicants seeking full-time employment are particularly encouraged to apply.

Key Requirements:

• Ability to lift 60lb and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to navigate a high-stress, high-intensity environment and remain calm under pressure
• Positive, upbeat attitude and willingness to learn

Responsibilities:

• Preparing food for service — (e.g. chopping vegetables, assembling ingredients and preparing batters and sauces according to restaurant recipes, cooking meat, etc.)
• Setting up, stocking, and cleaning stations with necessary supplies
• Cooking food items specific to individual station (e.g. pancakes, savory items, eggs)
• Maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment

Professional Development Opportunities:

• Experience working in restaurant industry and acquiring skills specific to the kitchen (understanding cooking methods, knife skills classes, new ingredients, etc.)
• Contributing to peer development, acquiring communication skills to manage fellow team-members and work as a cohesive group.
• Opportunities for creative input (suggesting new ideas/recipes for our blind special.)

Pay rate: $16/hour + tips

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FRONT-OF-HOUSE STAFF
*No previous experience necessary — we are willing to teach from the bottom up and hire on positive attitude and willingness to learn
*All current applicants must have (at a minimum) Thursday AM availability and Saturday availability throughout the fall.

Key Requirements:

• Positive, upbeat attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to navigate a high-stress, high-intensity environment and remain calm under pressure
• Ability to lift 30 lbs and be on one’s feet for long periods of time
• Adherence to COVID guidelines (ex. wearing a mask for duration of shift, etc.)
  • Job requirements/description subject to change based on CDC recommended COVID guidelines

Scheduling Requirements:

• Minimum 3 shifts/week (~15-20 hrs/week) including weekend availability

Responsibilities:

All Front of House team members can be expected to learn and perform the following tasks:

• Food and drink running
• Taking orders and operating POS/cash register* 
• Bussing tables*, engaging with customers, and providing a genuine and fun customer experience
• Basic kitchen and bartending skills (if 18+)  — e.g. chopping vegetables, assembling ingredients for our house-made Bloody Mary mix, and preparing drinks/cocktails according to restaurant recipes.
• Setting up, stocking, and cleaning as needed to support a clean and enjoyable restaurant atmosphere.

Professional Development Opportunities:

• Experience working in restaurant industry and acquiring skills specific to front of house (customer engagement, serving, bartending, etc.)
• Contributing to peer development, acquiring communication skills to manage fellow team-members and work as a cohesive group.
• Opportunities for creative input and community engagement (suggesting new ideas for our weekly craft cocktails, supporting engagement with local nonprofits, etc.)

Pay rate: $13/hour + tips

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Short Stack Eatery Kitchen Shift Manager

Full-time: 40-45 hours per week
Start Date: As soon as available
Availability: Tuesday-Sunday availability needed as SSE is open Tuesday-Sunday for service.
Wage: $17.50/hour + Credit Card & Cash Tips based on hours worked each week 

Requirements:
-1 Year Contract Required w/ Option to Renew for 1, 2 or 3 additional years
-Currently Has Up to date Certification: ServSafe and/or similar food safety training certification
-At least 1 year previous management experience
-Working certain Holidays & Black Out dates (These are set 6 months ahead of time by ownership)
-Mandatory racial equity training throughout the year
-Mandatory knife skills training
-Energetic, Respectful Attitude

Training Period: 90 days of training with the kitchen leadership team to ensure you have the tools you need to be successful in our kitchen. First 2 weeks of training you do NOT receive tips. 

Benefits:
-Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (SSE pays 75% of monthly premium cost after 6 weeks, SSE will pay 100% of monthly premium cost after 90 days)
-Paid Vacation & Personal Time
-Labor Goal Bonuses
-Birthday Bonus
-End of Contract Bonus
-Passing Health Inspection Bonus
-Appreciation for Work/Life Balance
-Consistent reviews & opportunities for raises based on strong performance
-Lively & supportive work environment

Short Stack Kitchen Shift Manager Duties & Responsibilities:
-Completing daily checklists that include prep, cooking, safety and sanitation
-Strong communication w/ Ownership, Shift Managers & Staff in person and via email
-Managing, directing and giving feedback to BOH (Back-of-House) employees both in-person and via email correspondence.
-Writing prep lists, prioritizing, and delegating tasks in an efficient manner
-Gaining familiarity/comfortability with all house recipes and assisting other employees in that process
-Checking, placing, confirming and putting away various delivery orders throughout the week
-Maintaining communication within BOH team and to/from Front of House staff regarding menu item changes and/or availability
-Responsible for maintaining a respectful and professional relationship with all Short Stack employees
-Being knowledgeable about and upholding SSE’s policies including but not limited to Sickness & Timeliness
-Attention to maintaining hygienic workspaces that follows all Health Code protocols and regulations including Hot & Cold TCS (Time and Temperature Controlled) Food
-Contributing to rotating special recipe ideas, prep, and execution
-Participating in monthly inventory counts
-Participating in weekly team manager meetings
-Participating in biannual deep cleaning days

Short Stack will be open the following hours as of 02/28/2023:

Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 6am-3pm
Wednesday: 6am-3pm
Thursday: 6am-10pm
Friday: 6am-10pm
Saturday: 6am-10pm
Sunday: 6am-8pm

*Because of our hours, schedule flexibility/willingness to work a variety of shifts is preferred. We are currently hiring for all shifts from Tuesday through Sunday.

*Hours & days of operation are subject to change as COVID protocols continue to evolve.

At Short Stack, we hire hustlers. We hire people who solve problems on their feet, who work well in teams, and think differently.

Our interview won’t be your typical job interview. We don’t care where you went to college, where you’re from, or where you live. We want to know what you’re most proud of. How you handle conflict. Whether you own up to your own mistakes. What environments you thrive in. If you can move your ass at 3 a.m. when there’s a line of customers out the door.

You own your story. We don’t care if you have a criminal record. If it doesn’t affect your ability to do your job, it’s none of our business. You have agency over your own story.

If you think you’ve got what it takes, please apply by filling out our Online Application below. Or if you prefer, pick up an application in person at 301 W. Johnson Street, Madison, WI 53703. We look forward to hearing from you.

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