Job Overview
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
flexible scheduling
Job Description
Our client is a well-established hospitality company dedicated to delivering exceptional culinary experiences to their guests. They operate within a fast-paced and dynamic food service environment where quality, timing, and coordination are crucial elements for success. The company values operational excellence and maintains high standards in food preparation, presentation, and safety. With an emphasis on teamwork, career growth, and customer satisfaction, this organization provides a thriving workplace for culinary professionals who are passionate about their craft and eager to lead and develop teams in a high-volume setting.
We are seeking a highly skilled Kitchen Manager to oversee the smooth operation of the heart of the kitchen. This role requires a hands-on leader who can manage both the back-of-house activities inside the kitchen and the expo area effectively. The Kitchen Manager will be responsible for upholding the company’s impeccable standards in food preparation, managing opening and closing procedures, daily prep schedules, and kitchen station assignments. Accuracy and thoroughness are paramount as they will handle inventory management, ordering of food, paper goods, chemicals, kitchen equipment, and uniforms to ensure optimal stock levels in line with usage and purchasing cycles.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background with at least five years of line kitchen experience coupled with two years of managerial experience. This position demands expertise in managing food costs and labor budgets by conducting food cost studies and p-mix analyses, scheduling staff according to budgetary requirements, and maintaining safety and sanitation standards in compliance with regulatory protocols. Furthermore, the Kitchen Manager will be directly involved in hiring, training, coaching, and developing culinary staff including grill chefs, prep cooks, and dishroom associates. They will establish effective communication practices across kitchen and front-of-house teams and foster a positive, productive work environment.
The Kitchen Manager also plays a key role in equipment maintenance, repair, and preventive measures, working closely with the management team to coordinate operations and ensure seamless service delivery. They will support the execution of catering and banquet events and assist in introducing chef’s specials to enhance the menu offerings. This is a managerial opportunity offering a chance to grow professionally within an energetic and reputable food service organization, with a focus on quality, efficiency, and leadership in every aspect of kitchen operations.
We are seeking a highly skilled Kitchen Manager to oversee the smooth operation of the heart of the kitchen. This role requires a hands-on leader who can manage both the back-of-house activities inside the kitchen and the expo area effectively. The Kitchen Manager will be responsible for upholding the company’s impeccable standards in food preparation, managing opening and closing procedures, daily prep schedules, and kitchen station assignments. Accuracy and thoroughness are paramount as they will handle inventory management, ordering of food, paper goods, chemicals, kitchen equipment, and uniforms to ensure optimal stock levels in line with usage and purchasing cycles.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background with at least five years of line kitchen experience coupled with two years of managerial experience. This position demands expertise in managing food costs and labor budgets by conducting food cost studies and p-mix analyses, scheduling staff according to budgetary requirements, and maintaining safety and sanitation standards in compliance with regulatory protocols. Furthermore, the Kitchen Manager will be directly involved in hiring, training, coaching, and developing culinary staff including grill chefs, prep cooks, and dishroom associates. They will establish effective communication practices across kitchen and front-of-house teams and foster a positive, productive work environment.
The Kitchen Manager also plays a key role in equipment maintenance, repair, and preventive measures, working closely with the management team to coordinate operations and ensure seamless service delivery. They will support the execution of catering and banquet events and assist in introducing chef’s specials to enhance the menu offerings. This is a managerial opportunity offering a chance to grow professionally within an energetic and reputable food service organization, with a focus on quality, efficiency, and leadership in every aspect of kitchen operations.
Job Requirements
- Five years line kitchen experience
- Two years managerial experience
- Strong leadership skills
- Excellent communication abilities
- Experience with inventory management and ordering
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Ability to manage food and labor costs effectively
Job Qualifications
- Five years line kitchen experience
- Two years managerial experience
- Ability to lead a team in high volume setting
- Ability to order and maintain proper food cost percentage
Job Duties
- Uphold OPH standards of food preparation including quality, timing and coordination
- Manage from inside kitchen and from expo
- Ensure proper execution of opening and closing, prep schedule, kitchen station assignments, and daily side duties
- Complete accurate inventories and ordering including all food, paper goods, chemical goods, kitchen small wares, and uniforms
- Responsible for food cost actuals to budget on a weekly basis
- Advertise for, interview, hire and schedule all HOH associates to budget
- Manage repair and maintenance on building and equipment as relates to HOH
- Manage safety and sanitation in all of HOH
- Ensure effective communication habits within team and with FOH
- Manage training and development of all HOH associates
- Coordinate management responsibilities with management team through meetings and direct contact
- Assist in planning and execution of catering and large banquets
- Introduce chef’s specials upon coordination with GM
- Assist in training MIT and executing refresher courses for other managers
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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