The Strand House, the South Bay’s premier ocean-front fine dining restaurant, is hiring Pastry Cooks, AM and PM Line Cooks!

For Line Cooks: AM Cooks must know how to work the hot line and be very versatile on all stations. PM Cooks must have experience with the grill and know how to work the hot line (all stations).

For Pastry Cook Position: Must be diverse from bread production to prepping a station. Chef Andrea is looking for someone with a great amount of experience!

The Strand House is a sophisticated yet comfortable family-owned restaurant conceived by a small group of South Bay families out of their love for great food, wine and friends. In 2011, The Strand House opened its doors, leading the culinary revolution of Manhattan Beach. With 180° sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, world travelers and locals alike may come for the view, but stay for our Chef’s Coastal California Cuisine.

Our menu highlights the bounty of produce available year round in Southern California. Each week, our chefs roam the farmers market sourcing directly from the best farmers and purveyors around. The Strand House is also home to a thoughtful and carefully crafted cocktail and wine program that is sure to please each of our guests.

We believe that impeccable service does not have to be stuffy. The Strand House offers a five-star experience with the warmth and hospitality you would expect from a beach town, where each guest is treated like family.

Compensation:

• Competitive hourly rate $19 - $23 (hourly rate depend on experience)
• TIPS that generally amount to an additional $1.50-$2.00 per hour (amount is approximate and not guaranteed)
• $200 per month towards medical benefits (Blue Shield)
• Sick pay
• 401K
• Meals
• Opportunities for advancement
• Great culture and opportunities to learn
• Discounted food and hotel rates at Zislis Group-serviced properties

For Pastry Cook Position:

This position is full time. Primary tasks will include prep, production and plating. We are looking for candidates that desire to grow and learn with our team and have respect for quality ingredients that we source from local farmers. Ideal candidates will work cleanly, efficiently, have a strong sense of urgency, and are able to multi-task.

We know you have a lot of options right now. Restaurants are throwing out all kinds of bonuses and perks to get you to join their team. While we offer a sign on bonus, competitive wages, benefits and the BOH shares in the tip pool, we can also offer you a solid, long lasting opportunity. We are a financially stable restaurant that has been successfully operating in the South Bay for many years. We can offer you consistent and reliable hours and pay and a positive, professional work environment with a great company culture.

For Line Cooks:

We are looking for individuals who want not only a job, but a career path. If you have a strong work ethic, great self awareness, empathy, and a positive attitude then we want to train and grow you into a prep cook, line cook, and if desired, Executive Chef!

• Have high volume prep or cook experience
• Are versed in prepping and planning
• Utilize clean work habits and have solid attention to detail
• Are resourceful, well organized, can multi-task & work with efficiency & ease amidst a fast paced & demanding environment
• Can stand and walk in eight-hour shifts
• Can work weekends and holidays
• Hold a current food handlers card
• Have a certificate or degree in Culinary Arts, but not required
• Food Handler’s Card

ABOUT THE STRAND HOUSE: The Strand House is located in the heart of Downtown Manhattan Beach and is one of the only fine dining restaurants in Los Angeles offering unobstructed ocean views. It was founded by a group of South Bay families out of their love for great food, wine and friends, and it is proud to serve award-winning Coastal California Cuisine.

Please follow us on Instagram @strandhousemb or go to www.thestrandhousemb.com to see our menu, bios and photo gallery.