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About the job
- Minimum of 3 months of experience in an upscale restaurant setting is preferred.
- Must communicate effectively with both kitchen and waitstaff.
- Must have strong organizational skills to manage multiple orders and tasks simultaneously.
- Must have a keen eye for detail to ensure dishes meet quality standards.
- Must work effectively in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure.
- Must have flexible availability, including evenings and weekends.
- Must be willing to learn and grow.
- Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Must have or be willing to obtain a Food Handler’s Card and Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Certification if required by law; certifications differ by state.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
- Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and reach frequently.
- Must be able to work with exposure to hot surfaces, kitchen equipment, and potential allergens.
- Ensure the efficient flow of orders from waitstaff to the kitchen, prioritizing them as needed.
- Assist in the final preparation of dishes, ensuring they meet presentation and quality standards.
- Verify that dishes are accurate, properly plated, and at the correct temperature before they are served.
- Act as a liaison between the kitchen and front-of-house staff, relaying essential information and special requests.
- Maintain cleanliness and uphold sanitation standards in the kitchen and dining areas.
- Minimum of 3 months of experience in an upscale restaurant setting.
About the company
Fixins Soul Kitchen runs full-service restaurants serving Southern soul food in dining rooms designed around African American culture. Its Los Angeles menu draws on family and friends' recipes, with dishes such as chicken brined for 24 hours before frying, oxtails and shrimp and grits. Guests order meals with sides, share appetizers and finish with desserts such as peach cobbler, while the restaurants also sell cocktails and weekend brunch. The business earns money from food and drink sales, with online ordering available alongside in-person table service. Founded in 2019 by former NBA All-Star Kevin Johnson, Fixins is headquartered in Sacramento, California.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Sacramento, CA
Founded
2019
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Full-time summer internships at Fixins teach budgets, staffing and compliance: academic credit and school approval are required before starting.
- Detroit's full-time assistant general manager advertisement at Fixins lists an annual salary of $80,000-$90,000.
- Fixins LA sells beyond individual meals: its dedicated catering operation books private events and large parties.
What critics are saying
- Fixins' part-time Detroit line-cook posting restricts medical benefits: eligibility requires full-time equivalent status.
- For full-time Fixins summer interns, placements depend on fit: relocation flexibility is required, with no guaranteed paid job afterward.
- Location remains unsettled: Fixins' full-time future-location general manager opening names no assigned city.
What makes Fixins Soul Kitchen unique
- Fixins celebrates Black culture across cities: restaurants span Tulsa's Black Wall Street and Detroit's Paradise Valley.
- Fixins LA makes Black distilling history part of its bar: Uncle Nearest whiskey gets a dedicated menu feature.
- Fixins' Oak Park hiring commitment extends to re-entry: it explicitly names second-chance employment for underemployed populations.
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