Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $70,000.00 - $80,000.00
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
accidental death and dismemberment insurance
401(k) savings plan with employer matching
Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
Employee discounts on seafood products
Voluntary insurance coverages including accident, hospital indemnity, and serious illness
Employee referral cash award program
discounted pet insurance
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Santa Monica Seafood is a well-established company known for its dedication to providing high-quality seafood products and exceptional dining experiences. Operating a successful restaurant location, the company prides itself on its fresh fish offerings and a commitment to superior guest satisfaction. With a firm grasp on culinary excellence and operational efficiency, Santa Monica Seafood fosters a culture centered around quality, innovation, and sustainable seafood sourcing. The company encourages professional development and values leadership that can drive both productivity and team cohesion. As a respected leader in the restaurant industry, Santa Monica Seafood continually cultivates an inclusive working environment that promotes... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3+ years of experience as a Kitchen Manager or similar leadership role in casual dining or full service setting
- Experience as a Line Cook preferable
- Strong knowledge of seafood preparation
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Ability to work flexible schedule including nights and weekends
- Ability to lift and carry up to 55 pounds
- County or state approved food handlers certification
- Must understand food safety regulations
- Commitment to maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards
- Professional appearance and hygiene
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams
- Must comply with health, safety, and employment regulations
- Flexible and adaptable to changing work environment
Job Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience as a Kitchen Manager or in a similar leadership role in casual dining or full service setting
- Three to four years of experience as a Line Cook in a full-service restaurant of similar concept preferred
- Strong seafood knowledge and experience working with fresh fish preferred
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Proven ability to manage costs and maximize kitchen efficiency
- Flexible schedule required - able to work nights, weekends and long hours
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus
- Professional appearance and presentation required
- County/state approved manager food handlers certificate
- State approved alcohol awareness training program
- State sexual harassment training
- Must understand how to abide by the rules of the Department of Health related to food service and employee plus guest safety
Job Duties
- Responsible for kitchen operations and food cost controls in concert with the General Manager
- Drives accountability to ensure food cost controls, proper portioning, food inventory rotation, receiving and food storage procedures, inventory controls, purchasing procedures, kitchen security and waste controls are adhered to
- Assists General Manager by driving adherence to scheduling, appropriately cross-training employees, and monitoring productivity
- A standard bearer and drives accountability of recipe adherence, technique, plating, product quality and freshness, and all food preparation with superior attention to detail
- Responsible for all kitchen training, ongoing development, and mentoring of back of the house employees in conjunction with the General Manager
- Ensures that employee training programs is followed and promotes learning and skill improvement
- Responsible for daily purchasing, receiving, storage and preparation of all food products in concert with the General Manager
- Ensures that all food products meet company recipe specifications for preparation, presentation, and quality
- Drives and ensures that timing standards are met during production
- A standard bearer of guest service/philosophy and drives accountability of food quality standards for food at all times
- Promotes teamwork and unity between back of house and front to house crew by creating atmosphere of open communication
- Ensures compliance with health, sanitation, safety, and employment regulations
- Communicates and reinforces standards and regulations to all crewmembers
- Ensures that kitchen is clean and maintained to company standards at all times
- Provides a safe and clean environment for crewmembers
- Performs other lawful duties and responsibilities required or requested by management
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