Assistant Kitchen Manager

Escondido is a family-friendly Tex-Mex restaurant coming this fall in Preston Royal. Being the next neighborhood favorite, Escondido will be offering a classic touch on Tex-Mex cuisine. The resort style patio and dining areas will feature Mexican tile, cozy booths, Otomi folk art, and a dedicated to-go window for takeout. Open daily for lunch, happy hour, and dinner.

New restaurant opening soon! We are among DFW’s most recognized and highest profile restaurant operators.

Escondido is a family-friendly Tex Mex concept for Preston Royal and we are looking for a Kitchen Manager.

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for all kitchen functions, including but not limited to food purchasing, receiving, preparation and maintenance of quality standards, safety, sanitation and cleanliness.

The KM is responsible for the training of employees in connection with those functions.

- Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards

- Responsible for ordering food products according to predetermined product specifications and received in correct unit count and condition and deliveries are received in accordance with the restaurant’s receiving policies and procedures

- Control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes and waste control procedures including checking and maintaining proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points

- Fill in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations

- Work with restaurant managers to plan and price menu items. Establish portion sizes and prepare standard recipe cards for all new menu items

- Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurant’s preventative maintenance programs