Kitchen Manager

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Kitchen Manager to join our Team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of food preparation, kitchen operations, and managing a team of kitchen staff to provide exceptional customer service and ensure a positive dining experience. This role is critical to the success of our Restaurant and offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Execute culinary menus for the restaurant as well as events/catering Ensure proper costing, consistency, and quality. Ensure proper ordering. Enforce all labor laws (federal, state and local). Ensure kitchen and employees meet state and local requirements for certification and sanitation. Liaison and coordinate with the Director of Culinary Operations. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen. Manage all kitchen staff, delegate appropriately to kitchen supervisor as needed. Maintain positive relationships and collaboration with the culinary team. Monitor and maintain line plating to meet set standards. Coordinate purchasing and receiving. Coordinate training and development of kitchen staff. Coordinate scheduling of hourly labor; ensure proper staffing for productivity and high standards of quality. Serve as a role model, lead by example and demonstrate professionalism. Staff knowledge and training in tandem with front of house management. Utilize labor effectively to meet budgets during transition period back to full capacity - KM shifts should be active and scheduled for line, prep, and / or inside or outside expeditor Support, monitor, and maintain constant contact with team members who are unable to return to work, ensure their needs are heard and continue current support efforts in place Coordinate with front of house staff to ensure guest expectations are exceeded Basic level Spanish required

Created: 2024-10-27