Team Dining Room Sous Chef - Palace

We are seeking a skilled and dynamic Kitchen Manager to lead our culinary operations with a focus on excellence and efficiency. As a primary figure in our restaurant environment, the Kitchen Manager will diligently oversee all kitchen activities, ensuring a seamless workflow and exceptional food quality. This role is ideally suited for a seasoned professional who thrives in a fast-paced setting and has a solid background in high-volume and fine dining establishments.

Our establishment prides itself on delivering outstanding dining experiences, and the Kitchen Manager plays a critical role in upholding these standards. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of culinary processes and a strong leadership ability to manage the kitchen team effectively. The Kitchen Manager will be responsible for maintaining kitchen equipment, enforcing food safety and sanitation standards, and fostering a positive work environment that motivates and supports team members. This role is integral in aligning kitchen operations with the overall objectives of the restaurant, including financial targets and guest satisfaction.

The Kitchen Manager’s responsibilities extend beyond daily kitchen oversight to include strategic involvement in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control. You will collaborate in the creation of annual budgets and monitor expenditures to ensure financial goals are met or exceeded. This includes managing inventory, ordering supplies, and implementing cost-saving measures without compromising food quality. Your leadership will directly impact the kitchen's efficiency and profitability, making your role vital to the restaurant's success.

Hands-on culinary expertise is essential for this role. The Kitchen Manager should be proficient in various cooking techniques, such as butchering, baking, sautéing, broiling, grilling, and cold food preparation. Your skill set must include a strong foundation in food knowledge, menu planning, and sanitation practices, along with the ability to interpret profit and loss statements and control costs effectively. Your commitment to maintaining a hazard-free and clean kitchen environment in compliance with Department of Health and OSHA standards is mandatory.

This position requires excellent communication skills and organizational capabilities to schedule and assign tasks efficiently while maintaining appropriate levels of staffing. Flexibility in scheduling and the ability to adapt to a dynamic kitchen environment are key attributes for success. If you have a passion for culinary arts, a knack for team leadership, and a drive to operate a high-quality kitchen, we invite you to join our team as our next Kitchen Manager.