Kitchen Manager

Little River Hospitality Group is a premier North Atlanta wedding and special events production company. With five award-winning event spaces under our management (including one venue which was a finalist for best wedding venue in Atlanta for 2023, winning the award for the best venue in the Alpharetta area) and full in-house food and beverage catering, we are a growing and dynamic organization with a passion and dedication to provide the best possible event experience for our clients. We are currently seeking a talented, responsible, results-oriented Kitchen Manager with exceptional culinary and management skills to work with our Chef de Cuisine & Culinary Director to provide superior cuisine to our guests prepared by a team of well-trained kitchen professionals. This position will report to the Director of Culinary. Come join our team and help turn our clients’ dreams and vision into reality!

We are looking for a professional Kitchen Manager to be the second in command of our kitchen, following our Chef de Cuisine specifications and guidelines. The successful candidate will employ culinary and managerial skills to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our customers’ satisfaction.

Must have a background in Fine Dining and Corporate Dining. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a fast-paced kitchen

As a Kitchen Manager, you will be responsible for food preparation, inventory, and labor control, hiring, training, and overall leadership of the back of the house staff.

You will be responsible for ensuring that every dish is prepared consistently, in a timely manner, and meets our high level of expectations. Additionally, you will be responsible for, but not limited to the following duties:

Responsibilities:

• Hiring and training of kitchen team members
• Reviewing and evaluating all kitchen team members
• Responsible for cost control and labor control
• Working with Culinary Director in developing menu items
• Maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen
• Ensuring upkeep and maintenance of all kitchen equipment
• Produce high quality plates both design and taste wise
• Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality standards
• Fill in for the Chef de Cuisine in planning and directing food preparation when necessary
• Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
• Lead menu tastings-Interact with clients to guide them through the menu items and sometimes customize offerings for a particular event

As Kitchen Manager, you must be dependable, self-reliant, and passionate about good food and exceptional customer service. It is vital that you combine strong organizational and prioritization skills with professional dedication and a team-oriented attitude. The ability to provide guests with that extra personal touch is also a very important aspect of this role. Specific qualifications for the position include these Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• 3 years minimum as an Executive Chef, Executive Kitchen Manager, or Executive Sous Chef
• Prior experience at a fine dining or casual plus restaurant, highly preferred
• 2-year culinary degree, a plus
• ServSafe Sanitation certification
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Excellent record of kitchen and staff management
• Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
• BS degree in culinary science or related certificate would be a plus

Other Experience:

• Leadership Experience: 3 years (Preferred)
• Restaurant Experience: 3 years Location: In person

You will be part of an established and successful company based on a strong founder-inspired concept. Our company culture is geared toward customer service, innovation, and fun, and you will find plenty of support from all levels of the organization. Career Growth opportunities available. Bonus eligibility available after 6 months employment.