Line Cook/Prep Cook

INTRODUCTION TO MATŪ

We’re looking for leaders to join our team. Matū is a different take on what a steak restaurant can be. Our intent is to reconnect people to the joy and benefits of eating beef - great beef. Great in all respects - taste, health, sustainability and humane treatment.

Matū is part of the extended family of restaurants that include Sushi Nozawa Group (SUGARFISH, KazuNori, Nozawa Bar,) UOVO and HiHo Cheeseburger. While all four are separate businesses, they share the same passion for great food and share many of the same founders and owners.

According to TimeOut LA “Matū is a full-knee-bend genuflection to some of the finest beef you’ll find anywhere in the city” and we have been on Eater’s list of Hottest New Restaurants in LA every month since opening. And most recently, Matū was nominated by the USA Today as one of the best new restaurants in the nation.

Come join our team as we set out to show Angelinos how great beef can be.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION

Matū is looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our team and grow with us as we continue to introduce ourselves to Los Angeles. We are looking for leaders that will fulfill a variety of responsibilities in the front of the house. You must have a strong desire to work and lead in a high volume, team-oriented environment. You must have passion for hospitality, guest service and possess a high level of integrity. Matū is a company that strongly believes in growing from within. Individuals brought aboard will have opportunities to grow and develop into server, lead host and bartending roles. The individual we bring aboard for this position will be someone we expect to have aspirations to develop into a leadership role.

This individual must have an eagerness to continually learn and grow while holding all others and themself accountable for responsibilities and job duties.

Come join our team as we set out to show Angelinos how great beef can be.

Role Mission: A Kitchen Line Cook will provide direct support to the Kitchen Manager and other BOH Kitchen team members in all preparations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Desire to grow and develop in this role and have aspirations to ultimately become a Kitchen Lead.
• Exude core values of the business in every way. As a key member of our team, you will play an integral role in the development of our culture.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment in the BOH and ensure all SOP’s and food safety practices are followed and documented daily.
• Must rapidly develop an understanding of every aspect of all of the stations in the kitchen and be able to execute at a high level.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

This job will require the following skills and characteristics to be able to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Passion for great food.
• An extremely high standard when it comes to following procedures and holding all others and yourself accountable.
• Have a strong passion for high quality standards. Be able to consistently produce amazing food for our guests.
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods.
• Ability to take direction and feedback extremely well. Learns from mistakes and is able to react and respond quickly to issues.
• Ability to consistently maintain a positive attitude and be able to motivate, lead and inspire a team around you.

JOB DETAILS

• 40 +/- Hours per weekINTRODUCTION TO MATŪ
• Salary: Based on experience
• Position will report directly to the Kitchen Manager

We’re looking for leaders to join our team. At Matu, our mission is to reconnect people to the joy and benefits of eating beef - great beef. Great in all respects - taste, health, sustainability and humane treatment.

In a little over a year, Matū has become the most talked about steak restaurant in the city. Los Angeles Magazine hailed it one of 2022’s best new restaurants. According to TimeOutLA “Matū is a full-knee-bend genuflection to some of the finest beef you’ll find anywhere in the city.” Infatuation LA called it an “indulgence of the highest variety” and one of “The Best Date Night Restaurants in Los Angeles”. Most importantly, our guests love it and keep coming back. Come join our team as we set out to show Angelenos how great beef can be.

Matū is part of the extended family of restaurants that include Sushi Nozawa Group (SUGARFISH, KazuNori, Nozawa Bar,) UOVO and HiHo Cheeseburger. While all four are separate businesses, they share the same passion for great food and share many of the same founders and owners.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION

Matū is looking for talented and motivated individuals who are looking to fulfill 5 days a week to join our team and grow with us. We are looking for leaders that will fulfill a variety of responsibilities in the front of the house starting as the role of a Runner and develop into Servers, Bartenders and Lead Hosts. You must have a strong desire to work and lead in a high volume, team-oriented environment. You must have passion for hospitality, guest service and possess a high level of integrity. Matū is a company that strongly believes in growing from within and individuals brought aboard will have opportunities to grow.

This individual must have an eagerness to continually learn and grow while holding all others and themself accountable for responsibilities and job duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

We are looking for individuals who possess the following characteristics:

• Demonstrate a real passion for guest service. Have the desire to go above and beyond the call of duty to create a truly memorable experience for our guests.
• Consistently thrive in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure and stressful situations.
• Consistently maintain a positive can-do attitude and always be eager to help when needed.
• Take direction and feedback extremely well. Learn from mistakes and be able to react and respond quickly.
• Be humble, gracious, and always willing to help your team.
• Exude core values of the business in every way. As an early member of our launch team in our first restaurant, you will play an integral role in the development of our culture.
• Be friendly, energetic and have a passion for great food.
• Be a role model for team members in every way. Help develop others into professionals and lead and inspire our team to be a model of excellence.

JOB DETAILS

• 30-40 hours per week
• Matū is a non-tipping restaurant. Our team members are paid with a mix of base and bonus pay. This fosters teamwork and ensures a stable income for our people and consistency for our guests. Opportunities for growth into other roles including server, lead host and bartender with increased responsibilities and compensation.
• Position will report directly to the General Manager

This job description is not intended to detail every aspect of your job or list every task you may perform. It is provided as a general overview of the skills and responsibilities required to perform this job successfully.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance

Physical setting:

• Upscale casual restaurant

Shift:

• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekend availability
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person