Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head Chef and Kitchen Manager to lead our culinary team with passion, precision, and innovation. In this pivotal role, you will oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring the delivery of exceptional dining experiences across fine dining, catering, and banquet services. Your leadership will drive food quality, safety standards, and team performance while managing inventory and controlling costs. This is an exciting opportunity for a culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to elevate our culinary offerings through strategic management and creative menu development.
Duties
- Lead and supervise the entire kitchen team, fostering a positive, collaborative work environment that encourages excellence in food preparation and service
- Oversee menu planning, ensuring dishes meet high standards of quality, presentation, and innovation while aligning with dietary requirements and customer preferences
- Manage food production processes, including food handling, cooking, plating, and sanitation procedures to ensure compliance with food safety regulations
- Coordinate banquet, catering, and special event services by preparing menus, overseeing food service operations, and supervising staff during events
- Maintain inventory control through accurate stock management, ordering supplies efficiently, and minimizing waste to optimize costs
- Implement food safety sanitizing procedures across all kitchen areas to uphold hygiene standards and prevent contamination
- Monitor shift operations to ensure smooth workflow, timely service delivery, and adherence to health and safety policies
Experience
- Proven experience in fine dining establishments with strong culinary skills in a leadership capacity
- Supervising experience managing kitchen staff in high-volume environments such as restaurants or catering services
- Extensive background in food production, menu planning, and food service management within the hospitality or food industry sector
- Demonstrated expertise in inventory management, cost control measures, and food safety protocols including sanitizing procedures
- Banquet experience with the ability to coordinate large-scale events seamlessly
- Strong knowledge of dietary department practices and catering operations
- Leadership skills with a track record of managing teams effectively while maintaining high standards of hospitality and service excellence
Join us as we craft memorable dining experiences by leading a talented culinary team dedicated to quality, innovation, and exceptional service. Your expertise will inspire creativity in the kitchen while ensuring operational excellence at every level!
Pay: $52,298.02 - $65,982.56 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
