Kitchen Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $42,100.00 - $67,500.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Pet insurance
travel insurance
Paid Time Off
Holiday pay
sick pay
401k

Job Description

Cinepolis USA is a renowned luxury cinema exhibitor, dedicated to offering premium movie-going experiences through its innovative theater concepts such as "Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas" and "Movie House & Eatery." Headquartered in Dallas, the company operates 26 theaters across multiple states including California, Florida, New Jersey, Connecticut, Texas, Maryland, and Ohio, with plans for further expansion. As part of the global network of Cinepolis International—the most popular movie theater exhibitor worldwide—Cinepolis USA integrates cutting-edge technology, exceptional hospitality, and a passion for film to create memorable entertainment experiences for its guests. Known for elevating the traditional movie theater experience with luxury amenities,... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 1-3 years of kitchen management required
  • Culinary arts degree preferred
  • Food Managers Certification required
  • Availability to work during holidays, nights, and weekends with increased hours during peak times
  • Standing, walking, lifting, twisting, bending and traversing stairs on a frequent basis
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Proven leadership and motivational skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong decision-making skills
  • High guest satisfaction expectations and focus
  • Self-motivated and results-driven
  • Strong organizational and time management skills

Job Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of kitchen management experience
  • Culinary arts degree preferred
  • Food Managers Certification required
  • Proficient guest service, administrative and follow-up skills
  • Equally comfortable communicating and working with guests, peers, subordinates, vendors or partners
  • Intermediate to advanced understanding of functions of food and beverage
  • Advanced knowledge of Food, Health and Safety Regulations
  • Availability to work during holidays, nights, and weekends
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Proven leadership and motivational skills
  • Displays a professional appearance and is a positive role model within the restaurant and Support Office
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong decision-making skills
  • High guest satisfaction expectations and focus
  • Resourceful problem-solving skills
  • Self-motivated and results-driven
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask and delegate projects and tasks simultaneously
  • Holds self and others accountable to consistently maintain high performance standards

Job Duties

  • Provide direction, coaching, and leadership for all BOH employees including food preparation and production, safety and sanitation, and company policies and procedures
  • Hires, coaches, and trains the kitchen staff to perform various assignments and handle the equipment
  • Responsible for training kitchen and concessions personnel in cleanliness and sanitation practices
  • Ensures employee adherence to company policies and procedures in partnership with HRBP
  • Utilizes all tools necessary to ensure quality food is prepared to recipe specification within company-approved ticket times
  • Ensure the freshness of food products through proper purchasing and product rotation, utilizing the FIFO method
  • Checks food storage and temperatures daily, records the temperatures on the log sheet, and notifies maintenance of any issues
  • Responsible for attending trainings for new menu items and training kitchen staff on proper preparation of new menu items
  • Communicates, implements, and follows up on all changes for food products and kitchen systems and procedures
  • Check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points
  • Responsible for rollouts of all Company initiatives and new menu implementation
  • Ensures that daily opening, mid, and closing operation duties are being completed daily
  • Maintain kitchen equipment by following the manufacturer’s operating instructions, educating staff of proper use, maintaining equipment supplies, and contacting vendors for repairs as necessary
  • Delivers exceptional guest experience through the execution of great food and drinks
  • Practice proactive guest management by following proper empowerment policy and recognizing opportunities before they occur, resolving the ones that always do and leaving the guest with a positive experience portraying a positive company image
  • Assist managers and General Manager with FOH duties as necessary
  • Responsible for weekly scheduling of kitchen staff in accordance with theater occupancy forecast, movie schedule, and employees' availability
  • Executes private events to maximize sales and increase the guest experience
  • Control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes and waste control procedures
  • Ensure successful delivery of the daily and weekly budgets, goals, and objectives
  • Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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