Kitchen Manager
Immediate Opportunity
Full Time - $40-45k/annually
Summary of Position: Directly responsible for all kitchen functions including food purchasing, preparation and maintenance of quality standards; sanitation and cleanliness; training of employees in methods of cooking, preparation, plate presentation, portion and cost control and sanitation and cleanliness.
Responsibilities Include:
- Managing inventory so that all necessary ingredients are stocked for service
- Hiring new staff and providing training to facilitate quick acclimation
- Streamlining the kitchen processes to maintain prompt service times
- Working with the Head Chef to develop and maintain the restaurant menu
- Setting regular cleaning standards for the kitchen and verifying that staff is maintaining sanitation levels
- 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.
- Creating schedules for all kitchen staff
- Tracking kitchen finances to identify areas of potential waste
Requirements:
- Minimum 1 year experience in similar role
- Early morning and weekend shifts required
- A Strong base of culinary knowledge
- Leadership skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Conflict resolution
- Attention to detail
- Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
- Physical stamina to withstand a full shift potentially on their feet
Advancement Opportunities Available