Restaurant Culinary Manager Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Drives Results | Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

Demonstrates a strong drive to achieve consistent culinary quality and operational results

Drives tasks to successful completion each shift - no corners cut

Shows determination in the face of high volume, obstacles, or short-staffed situations

Sets high standards for own performance and inspires the same in the team

Customer Focus | Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

Ensures every dish that leaves the kitchen meets or exceeds guest expectations

Uses guest and internal feedback to continuously improve food quality and presentation

Independently anticipates and adjusts to evolving event and service needs

Follows up on any culinary feedback to ensure issues are fully resolved

Decision Quality | Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

Demonstrates good judgment in routine kitchen decisions - prep, production, quality, and staffing

Makes sound independent decisions in urgent situations such as equipment failures or staffing gaps

Considers various inputs and trade-offs to arrive at effective decisions during high-volume service

Uses good judgment about when to act independently and when to escalate an issue to the Executive Culinary Manager

Communicates Effectively | Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Communicates clearly and professionally with kitchen team members and venue leadership

Shares information and production updates with the team in a timely manner

Listens attentively to the Executive Culinary Manager's direction and translates it into action

Documents kitchen operations, production notes, and inventory clearly and accurately

• Minimum 3 years of culinary management experience in a high-volume environment
• Culinary degree, professional culinary certification, or equivalent training and experience in a high-volume full-service kitchen and events-driven environment preferred
• Must be 21 years of age or older as required by state or local law

Let us be real - this is not your typical desk job! Here is what you will need to do to thrive in this role:

• Ability to remain on your feet and in motion for extended periods throughout the shift, including standing, walking, and navigating a fast-paced kitchen environment; this role operates in a high-volume kitchen and requires sustained physical stamina throughout the duration of each shift
• Ability to lift, carry, and move items up to 50 pounds independently and up to 75 pounds with assistance, including food products, equipment, supplies, and delivery transport across multiple levels of the venue
• Ability to navigate stairs, ramps, and multi-level areas of the venue when transporting food, coordinating events, or overseeing service delivery
• Ability to work in varying temperature environments on a frequent basis, including hot kitchen conditions, walk-in coolers, and freezers
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions including cutting, stirring, lifting, and operating kitchen equipment throughout the shift
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a high-energy venue environment that may include moderate to high levels of background noise
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining focus, food safety standards, and quality under pressure

BENEFITS

Free Play & 1/2 price food! Health, dental, vision, 401(k) team member match, free mental well-being platform - and that's just for starters for those who qualify. View team member benefits here.

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