RRE Portfolio Careers

Who We Are

Join the team at Jon & Vinny’s, where passion for great food and genuine hospitality come together in a fast-paced, energetic environment! We’re looking for dedicated, team-oriented individuals who thrive in a dynamic setting and take pride in delivering exceptional guest experiences. Whether you’re a seasoned hospitality professional or eager to grow in the industry, we offer a supportive and inclusive workplace with opportunities for career advancement. If you love working with great people, enjoy a lively atmosphere, and want to be part of a restaurant that values quality, teamwork, and community, we’d love to hear from you!

Jon & Vinny’s is a fast-paced, high-volume, all-day restaurant serving several Los Angeles communities 7 days a week. Known for our welcoming vibe, delicious food, and exceptional wine and cocktail offerings, we’ve become a neighborhood favorite where guests come to celebrate everything from casual dinners to special occasions. With a bustling atmosphere, we’re dedicated to delivering the kind of hospitality that makes every guest feel like a VIP.

Our concept is simple yet refined—a place for families, friends, first dates, and everything in between. We focus on creating joyful experiences with comforting food, great wine, and a vibrant atmosphere. If you’re someone who thrives in a high-energy environment and wants to be part of a dynamic, growing brand, this is the perfect place for you.

Our Core Values

Hospitality

Hospitality is who we are; it's the kindness we extend to each other; it's the friendly and genuine reception of our guests. Hospitality is the excitement & enthusiasm with which we approach our guests, our spaces, each other, and our positions. We expect our team members to execute our concept every day and hold hospitality paramount.

Intention

The best things in life are built and created with intention. Our concept is beautifully designed. When we approach our work with intention and thoughtfulness, it encourages everyone to create an exceptional experience for our guests and for each other.

Respect

Respect is fundamental to who we are. We respect our guests, ourselves, our team, our products, our resources, our peers, our leaders, and our space. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity and moral principles.

Teamwork

We value our commitment to working with and listening to each other as a team; kindness and generosity are an integral part of our professional relationships. Teamwork is essential to provide a great experience to our guests.

Determination & Readiness

We are determined to make our guests happy and we are ready to pivot and adapt at any time. We are determined to keep our restaurants clean, organized and on a path of improvement. As a team, we are able to improvise, adapt and overcome any situation for our team and our guests. We have a readiness to satisfy the guests and meet and exceed their expectations.

What You'll Do

The Chef de Cuisine position will be responsible for the following:

• Consistently maintain a high level of cleanliness throughout the restaurant.
• Responsible for all administrative duties for the back of house.
• Collecting, scanning in ME, and inputting all back-of-house invoices into PCL.
• Update Prime Cost Log with accurate back-of-house data reflecting target financial goals.
• Responsible for overseeing the counting and inputting of food inventory weekly.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and cost control to meet food cost targets.
• Take ownership of all proper receiving processes; all products should be up to the standards of the restaurant set by DOC.
• All produce, when possible, should be ordered from the Farmer’s Market.
• Ensure that line checks are completed daily before opening and throughout the day, including temperature and sanitation checks.
• Record and report food waste daily.
• Always being ahead of the seasonal schedule needs to best position the flow of back-of-house operations.
• Write fair and effective schedules for the BOH management team.
• Oversee, execute, and publish 7Shifts scheduling in coordination with the Executive Sous Chef.
• Ensure there is no excessive overtime unless approved by DOC.
• Oversee onboarding and termination of back-of-house staff.
• Perform semi-annual reviews for back-of-house staff and Sous chef(s).
• Address maintenance issues as soon as they arise and communicate them to the facilities director.
• Maintain a clean and orderly workspace.
• Maintain proper food storage, labeling, and rotation procedures.
• Product check should be completed each day to ensure a quality product.
• Line mise en place should be checked every day to ensure quality.
• All recipes for batched and finished menu items should be tasted as they are completed throughout the day.
• Responsible for teaching and training all staff on new dishes, stations and products.
• Ensure that all staff have clean uniforms and all proper tools at each shift.
• Other duties as assigned by DOC.

Who You Are

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Maintain an up to date Manager Servsafe certification.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Why Join Jon & Vinny’s?

By joining our team, you’ll be part of a passionate, supportive group that’s constantly looking to grow, innovate, and provide the best possible experience for our guests. This role is not just about managing the floor—it’s about being a part of something bigger, contributing to a brand that’s all about warmth, inclusiveness, and the joy of sharing great food and wine.

If you’re excited about becoming a part of the Jon & Vinny’s family and are ready to take on the challenge of a high-volume, hospitality-focused environment, we’d love to meet you!

Apply today and let’s create unforgettable dining experiences together.