Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
Standard Hours
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
Free Meals
health insurance contribution
Holiday pay
weekly pay

Job Description

Sardi's is a dynamic and thriving restaurant renowned for its vibrant culinary experience that blends bold, rich Peruvian flavors with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Founded by Phil and Phil, Sardi's began as a dream to create a welcoming space for families to come together and enjoy exceptional food and fun. Over the years, the restaurant has grown substantially, serving millions of customers annually and becoming a beloved destination for food enthusiasts. Sardi's prides itself on its commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and a strong team-oriented culture that supports both its staff and guests.

As part of this evolving culinary journey, Sardi's is currently hiring Kitchen Managers who will play a pivotal role in the success of the restaurant’s operations. This full-time position demands an experienced professional with a passion for food, leadership, and excellent management skills. The Kitchen Manager will be responsible for overseeing daily kitchen activities, ensuring food quality and safety standards are consistently met while maintaining efficient cost control. This role requires an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is capable of leading and motivating a diverse kitchen team to deliver a superior dining experience.

The Kitchen Manager will facilitate effective communication among kitchen staff and between the kitchen and front-of-house teams, ensuring smooth service and addressing any customer interactions with professionalism and courtesy. The role involves meticulous attention to detail, from managing food storage, scheduling staff, to implementing cleaning protocols and upholding sanitation standards in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Leadership qualities are paramount, as the Kitchen Manager must inspire their team, resolve conflicts, and embody the restaurant’s values during busy shifts.

Sardi's offers an engaging, supportive work environment where innovation and culinary creativity are encouraged. The company provides valuable benefits such as paid time off, free meals, contributions to health insurance, holiday pay, and weekly pay, which underscores its commitment to employee welfare and satisfaction. Sardi’s culture embraces diversity and equal opportunity and strives to maintain a workplace where every individual can thrive and contribute to the restaurant’s ongoing success.

Joining Sardi's as a Kitchen Manager means becoming part of a passionate team dedicated to making every guest’s meal memorable. If you have a strong background in executive kitchen management and enjoy leading high-volume foodservice operations with creativity and efficiency, Sardi's is the ideal place to grow your culinary career.

Job Requirements

  • College degree not necessary but preferred
  • Bi-lingual English plus Spanish is required
  • 5 plus years experience in an executive kitchen position
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current restaurant industry trends
  • Must possess culinary creativity
  • High volume foodservice operations experience highly desirable
  • Strong knowledge of local state and federal food sanitation regulations
  • Comfortable providing direction and supervision to kitchen staff
  • Food Handler/Safe Serv certification is required

Job Qualifications

  • College degree preferred but not necessary
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish required
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in an executive kitchen position
  • Knowledge of current restaurant industry trends
  • Culinary creativity
  • Experience in high volume foodservice operations highly desirable
  • Understanding of local, state, and federal food sanitation regulations
  • Ability to provide direction and supervision to kitchen staff
  • Food Handler/Safe Serv certification required

Job Duties

  • Interact with customers in a friendly and courteous manner
  • Monitor food standards, costs, and safety continuously
  • Lead the kitchen team, resolving conflicts and motivating staff during busy shifts
  • Manage scheduling, pricing, and cost control effectively
  • Organize work schedules, shipments, and cleaning schedules meticulously
  • Solve problems quickly including employee conflicts, customer complaints, and stock issues
  • Communicate clearly with staff and customers regarding standards and procedures

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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