Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $47,800.00 - $64,500.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Training and Development
flexible schedule
Job Description
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is a pioneering hospitality company that originated in San Francisco in 1981 with a unique entrepreneurial spirit and zest for life that continues to shape its exceptional culture today. Founded by Bill Kimpton, the brand challenged the impersonal and generic approach to hospitality with a focus on heartfelt, human connections, which remain at the core of its mission. Kimpton believes that meaningful interactions improve the lives of everyone involved—from guests to coworkers to local communities. This philosophy drives a vibrant and inclusive environment where individuality, creativity, and self-leadership are celebrated. Employees are encouraged to be their... Show More
Job Requirements
- 1+ years of culinary experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant and/or culinary program curriculum or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in culinary science or related certificate is a preferred
- Flexible schedule, able to work weekends, nights, mornings, and holidays when needed
- Knowledgeable and passionate about various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and industry standard practices and trends
- Excellent knife skills
- Leadership skills with a desire to build a healthy and collaborative team
- Able to multitask in a dynamic environment
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Job Qualifications
- 1+ years of previous culinary experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant and/or culinary program curriculum or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Science or related certificate is preferred
- Knowledgeable and passionate about various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and industry standard practices and trends
- Excellent knife skills
- Leadership ability with a desire to build a healthy and collaborative team
- Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills to foster positive working relationships with diverse personalities
Job Duties
- Lead all aspects of the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef
- Inventively solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situations
- Lead and train kitchen staff and establish a working schedule
- Interview and hire employees
- plan, assign, and direct work
- appraise performance
- reward and discipline employees
- address complaints and resolve problems
- Identify developable personnel and provide necessary training as positions open
- Order, stock, and inspect the quality of all food items necessary for daily service
- Maintain budgeted labor costs and assist in controlling overtime
- Ensure that food is produced on a timely basis with a goal to execute all tickets in 20 minutes or less
- Participate in service education through daily line-ups, quarterly menu meetings, and new staff training programs
- Assist the restaurant in meeting financial targets while achieving food quality service objectives
- Maintain a high level of cleanliness in the kitchen facilities by supervising daily cleaning of pantry, cooking line, prep kitchen, dish area, stairs, and walk-in
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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