Kitchen Manager

What we are looking for:

The restaurant is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Manager to support our team and oversee the kitchen all while ensuring exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence. Someone who is creative, financially savvy, positive, compassionate, and being driven by high standards.  Is this you? Apply today!

Essential Functions and Duties:

The Kitchen Manager oversees kitchen operations, developing menus and recipes, managing food inventory and costs, training and supervising kitchen staff, ensuring food safety and quality standards are met, collaborating with other departments within the bar/restaurant, and staying up-to-date with industry trends and innovations.

• Oversee and manage the kitchen's day-to-day operations by maintaining a hands- on presence on the line during service. 
• Experience in managing high-volume kitchen operations with a focus on quality and efficiency
• Ability to lead and manage a team of chefs, cooks, and kitchen staff, including training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Collaborate with the front-of-house team to ensure seamless coordination between kitchen and dining areas.
• Flexibility and adaptability to handle unexpected situations, including equipment malfunctions and staff shortages.
• Ability to manage inventory and food costs (28% or less), develop vendor relationships, and negotiate contracts to ensure profitability
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and taste.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a positive and professional work environment.
• Embrace and promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the kitchen team.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and procedures, as well as experience implementing and enforcing them in a fast-paced environment
• Expertise in menu planning and development, including the ability to create dishes that are both innovative and cost-effective
• Work a minimum of 50 hours/per week

Job Requirements:

• Formal culinary training or equivalent experience.
• Several years of experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Experience managing a kitchen team.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and health codes.
• Strong culinary skills and knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with guests, staff, and management.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work long hours and handle high-pressure situations.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Basic Skills:

• Organizational and time management skills to ensure efficient kitchen operations
• Financial management skills to manage inventory, food costs, and budgeting
• Flexibility and adaptability to adjust menus and dishes according to dietary restrictions and customer preferences
• Expertise in food preparation, cooking techniques, and flavor combinations
• Ability to develop unique and innovative dishes

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and climb stairs
• Manual dexterity in using kitchen equipment and tools
• Ability to work in a hot, noisy, and fast-paced environment
• Exposure to extreme heat, steam, and cold present in a kitchen environment. 

The restaurant is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome and encouraged to succeed.

If an offer is extended for this position, you will be required to undergo a comprehensive background check. This process may include verification of employment history, education credentials, criminal records, and other relevant information offered employment for this role will undergo a comprehensive background check. By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree to the background check process as a condition of employment.