Overview
Join our dynamic hospitality team as a Kitchen Manager and Head Chef, where your leadership and culinary expertise will elevate our food service operations to new heights. In this energetic role, you will oversee daily kitchen activities, ensure the highest standards of food quality and safety, and inspire your team to deliver exceptional dining experiences. Your passion for food, combined with strong management skills, will drive efficiency, innovation, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment dedicated to excellence.
Responsibilities
- Supervise daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation to ensure consistency and quality.
- Lead and motivate a diverse culinary team, fostering a positive work environment that encourages collaboration and professional growth.
- Manage inventory control and food stock levels, ensuring proper storage, rotation, and waste reduction to optimize resources.
- Oversee food safety compliance by implementing sanitation standards and conducting regular safety inspections in accordance with health regulations.
- Coordinate menu planning alongside culinary staff, incorporating dietary considerations and fine dining standards to meet guest expectations.
- Monitor shift management activities, including scheduling, task delegation, and performance feedback to maintain smooth operations.
- Collaborate with catering and banquet teams to support special events, ensuring timely and high-quality food service for all occasions.
Requirements
- Proven experience in banquet services, catering, or fine dining environments with a strong background in food production and kitchen management.
- Demonstrated supervising experience with the ability to lead teams effectively while maintaining high standards of food handling and safety.
- Extensive knowledge of the food industry including menu planning, inventory management, and food service management practices.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting while fostering teamwork.
- Familiarity with dietary department procedures, food safety protocols, and restaurant experience is highly desirable.
- Excellent cooking skills along with proficiency in kitchen operations such as food preparation, serving, and culinary techniques.
- Experience in inventory control, shift management, and restaurant or hospitality environments will be advantageous. Embark on a rewarding journey where your culinary talents inspire excellence! We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that values innovation, teamwork, and professional development—where every day brings new opportunities to shine as a Kitchen Manager.
Pay: $52,000.00 - $56,000.00 per year
License/Certification:
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Greenville, SC 29607 (Required)
Work Location: In person
