Culinary Leader

Albuquerque, NM, USA|

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $50,000.00 - $52,000.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

flexible scheduling

competitive pay

Employee Discounts

Pet insurance

FSA

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Job Description

The Range Cafe is a vibrant and family-friendly restaurant known for delivering exceptional dining experiences through a commitment to quality food and service excellence. Established with a focus on providing a welcoming atmosphere, The Range Cafe blends culinary artistry with a passion for guest amazement, making it a standout destination for locals and visitors alike. This esteemed restaurant operates with high standards of food quality, presentation, and hospitality, ensuring every guest leaves with a memorable experience. The Range Cafe takes pride in fostering a strong team environment where employees can grow and thrive while embodying the company's core values. With... Show More

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED
minimum 5 years experience in varied kitchen positions
at least 6 months experience in a similar leadership role
ability to communicate clearly in predominant guest languages
basic computer skills
physical ability to reach, bend, stoop, lift up to 50 pounds
ability to stand for up to 9 hours
ability to multitask and work under pressure
willingness to work minimum 50 hour weeks
strong sense of urgency

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
formal culinary education preferred but not required
minimum 5 years experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook, and expediter
at least 6 months experience in a similar leadership capacity
working knowledge of predominant guest languages
ability to communicate clearly with management, team members, and guests
basic computer skills
inventory management experience
food purchasing knowledge
ability to multitask
able to work in high temperature and pressure environments
able to reach, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds
able to stand for extended periods
sense of urgency and strong work ethic

Job Duties

Directly responsible for all kitchen functions including food purchasing, preparation, and maintenance of quality standards
implement and enforce sanitation and cleanliness practices
ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to set specifications
make employment and termination decisions including interviewing, hiring, evaluating, and disciplining culinary personnel
oversee and ensure that company policies are followed, providing fair and consistent discipline
fill in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations
monitor all food production and adjust quantities as business needs fluctuate
ensure consistency and quality during peak service times by working on the expediting line
prepare all required paperwork including forms, reports, and schedules promptly
ensure that all equipment is cleaned and maintained in excellent working condition
order products according to predetermined specifications and oversee deliveries
control food cost and usage by following proper purchasing and waste control procedures
schedule labor according to business needs and monitor labor costs
administer corrective actions promptly and fairly
train kitchen personnel in safe equipment operation and sanitation
maintain cleaning schedules for kitchen and storage areas
check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperatures
perform shift line checks to ensure consistency, proper stock, seasoning, portioning, and sanitation
taste products regularly to ensure proper flavor profiles
provide assistance, guidance, and support to the team
complete monthly inventories accurately and on time
keep recipes current and enforce recipe policy
communicate openly with management and attend scheduled meetings

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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