Established bar/restaurant with a creative, rotating menu of locally sourced
fare seeks a strong leader and contributor for the Kitchen Manager/ Chef role, someone who
not only possesses culinary talent, but also has an ardent desire to learn and grow
with the position. Qualified candidates must have at least 1-3 years experience in
high volume, food-focused restaurants, and have a proven record of managing a
kitchen successfully. Professional communication skills are crucial, and bilingual
skills are ideal.
Ideal candidates will possess:
-The ability to motivate and inspire their team to execute food at a high standard
-Proven success with menu development and pricing, and development of culinary
team
-Computer skills
-Passion about food and creating new dishes
-Knowledge on various techniques and up and coming food trends/ingredients
-An understanding of financial and administrative responsibilities (i.e., P&L, recipe
costing, food costs, labor costs)
-Honest, Trustworthy, COLLABORATIVE, driven individual!
RESPONSIBILITIES
Complete quality control line check
Oversee kitchen preparation of all stations and the production of all food
Verify all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies and
procedures maintained by kitchen employees
Assist with the training of kitchen personnel as well as food services staff
Set-up and ensure kitchen stations are ready to serve prior to service
Maintain high standards of quality and appearance of all food prepared and
served
Develop organized prep sheets with each menu change
Ensure food tickets are complete and out in a timely manner
Oversee and support line cooks in synchronizing food procurement and
other food preparation tasks
Create & prepare menu
Ensure quantity of daily prepped foods to ensure the restaurant runs as
smoothly and efficiently as possible
Data entry of inventory, purchases/ invoices
Proactively manage labor costs and food purchasing and utilization to
maximize cost efficiency
Order and receive food product from vendors, check in by item on invoice
Maintain a strong working knowledge of culinary trends and utilize when
appropriate
Ensure cleanliness and high sanitation standards are maintained at all times
Organize and maintain stock rooms and walk-in refrigerators
Train line cooks on all aspects of the role to help and enhance their cooking
skills
Know and comply with all company policies and procedures regarding
safety, security and emergencies
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated strong leadership and teamwork skills and abilities
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Must be able to stand for 9 to 10+ hours
Must be able to lift 50 pounds
Reliable and predictable attendance
Competitive salary commensurate with
experience
Please send resume with references to be considered for this position.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you!