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Kitchen Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $55,000.00 - $70,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
Flexible Schedule

Job Description

This opportunity is with a well-established, high volume restaurant known for maintaining exceptional standards of quality and guest satisfaction. The restaurant fosters a friendly and enjoyable work environment, while offering great opportunities for career growth and professional development within the hospitality industry. The establishment emphasizes delivering an authentic dining experience by upholding strong culinary traditions and consistently adhering to health and safety regulations. The workplace culture promotes teamwork, accountability, and innovation, encouraging its employees to bring their best to every shift.\n\nWe are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Kitchen Manager to oversee the daily operations of the kitchen and ensure... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Certificate or degree in culinary arts preferred
  • minimum 5 years experience as a chef de cuisine in a high volume restaurant venue
  • knowledge of healthy cuisine as well as a diverse range of ethnic cuisines
  • excellent product identification knowledge of produce, proteins, herbs, grains, and equipment
  • ability to train on all basic cooking methods: braising, poaching, roasting, steaming, saute, grilling, blanching, etc
  • excellent knife skills and comprehension of technique to utilize, train with and monitor staff's implementation of
  • impeccable service standards, clean work habits with a great attention to detail
  • ability to multitask in a high volume environment while appearing calm and maintaining a sense of humor
  • professional demeanor with the ability to interact with all types of team members
  • proven ability to lead a staff and positively influence employee behavior
  • excellent verbal communication skills and ability to work a flexible schedule
  • bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred but not required
  • computer knowledge including word & excel
  • ability to work well individually and as a team player
  • strong organization and communication skills
  • ability to stand and walk for periods of 8 to 12 hours/day for approx. 50+ hrs per week
  • ability to facilitate and effectively execute training
  • ability to manage a large team while delegating tasks and ensuring all work is done efficiently
  • management certified according to state health department criteria

Job Qualifications

  • Certificate or degree in culinary arts preferred
  • minimum 5 years experience as a chef de cuisine in a high volume restaurant venue
  • knowledge of healthy cuisine as well as a diverse range of ethnic cuisines
  • have excellent product identification knowledge of produce, proteins, herbs, grains, and equipment
  • possess the ability to train on all basic cooking methods: braising, poaching, roasting, steaming, saute, grilling, blanching, etc
  • have excellent knife skills and comprehension of technique to utilize, train with and monitor staff's implementation of
  • impeccable service standards, clean work habits with a great attention to detail
  • ability to multitask in a high volume environment while always appearing calm and maintaining a sense of humor
  • professional demeanor with the ability to interact with all types of team members
  • proven ability to lead a staff and positively influence employee behavior
  • must have excellent verbal communication skills and have the ability to work a flexible schedule
  • bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred but not required
  • computer knowledge including word & excel
  • must work well both individually and as a team player
  • strong organization and communication skills

Job Duties

  • Facilitate clear communications, write requisitions, complete food inventories, calculate culinary finances and oversee cost management
  • work closely with staff to ensure that respective jobs are being executed as per company guidelines
  • maintain A grade standards for kitchen cleanliness to follow all Health Department guidelines and ensure proper food handling process from receiving through plating
  • structure kitchen by utilizing standard recipe cards and plating guides
  • secure all reach-ins and walk-ins so they are locked
  • complete line checks to monitor all refrigeration temperatures, rotation and dating of all foods, proper food prep, food freshness and taste as well as the readiness of specials for service
  • implement closing duties for stewards, line/pantry cooks and ensure all duties are being completed

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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