Position: Restaurant Culinary Manager
About: Boqueria Restaurant is one of the leading Spanish tapas restaurant groups on the East Coast, with locations in NYC, DC, Chicago, Nashville, Boston, West Hartford, and an upcoming opening in Atlanta in Fall 2024. Boqueria is a lively tapas bar inspired by the vibrant atmosphere and delicious food of the Barcelona ‘Kioskos’ near the renowned food market ‘El Mercado de la Boqueria’. The open kitchens at Boqueria offer enticing versions of classic Spanish tapas and small plates made with the season’s freshest ingredients, creating a space for friends, family, and colleagues to come together over the shared experience of tapas and Spanish cuisine.
Requirements: Minimum 1-3 years of relevant experience at comparable/casual upscale restaurants or scratch kitchens; highly proficient with cooking appliances and advanced knowledge of culinary techniques; knowledge of par levels, best ordering practices, and effective inventory management with a focus on ingredient quality; basic understanding of financial implications including P&L, COGs, labor, and operational excellence; intuitive grasp of restaurant service; extensive food knowledge; state-required food safety certifications; basic understanding of Microsoft Office and Excel; ability to organize, prioritize, and plan ahead; strong leadership abilities including clear vision, active listening, assertive communication, empathy, and responsiveness; motivated by a strong internal drive for success and dedicated to delivering high-quality work.
Benefits: work with great people who love hospitality, competitive salary based on experience paid weekly, flexible scheduling, full- and part-time availability, medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and supplemental options, paid time off and Discounted Meals, a strong company culture with high standards, be part of growing an upscale restaurant group
