Ready to lead an exceptional culinary team and shape a legacy of culinary excellence? Join the China Mama family, a revered name in authentic Chinese cuisine, and seize the opportunity to showcase your leadership skills while fostering a collaborative and dynamic kitchen environment.Job Responsibilities
As a Head Chef at China Mama, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the seamless operations of our kitchen while upholding the highest standards of culinary artistry. Your responsibilities include:
- Assisting the chef in overseeing all food service operations and day-to-day kitchen activities.
- Providing clear direction to kitchen staff, ensuring the precise execution of all employee duties.
- Monitoring kitchen operations to ensure strict compliance with health, fire department regulations, and food handling standards.
- Managing implementation and adherence to kitchen and restaurant policies and procedures during your scheduled shifts.
- Performing line cook duties as required and having the ability to proficiently perform tasks of all kitchen positions.
- Safeguarding product quality by ensuring correct storage temperatures and maintaining updated recipe books with menu items, portions, and ingredients.
- Utilizing daily prep sheets and yield sheets while participating in monthly inventory processes.
- Proactively addressing inventory, system, and staffing issues to ensure smooth operations.
- Managing labor costs within budgeted goals and restaurant policies.
- Overseeing and endorsing the training and development of kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative team spirit.
- Participating in the hiring process by conducting interviews and offering valuable hiring recommendations.
- Assisting in the completion of employee reviews and evaluations.
Qualifications/Skills
To excel in this role, you should demonstrate:
- Proficiency in budget development, contributing to effective financial management.
- Customer-focused mindset, prioritizing exceptional service in all aspects of kitchen operations.
- Effective people management abilities, fostering teamwork, providing constructive feedback, and guiding professional growth.
- Strong planning and multitasking skills, ensuring efficient coordination of diverse kitchen activities.
- Proficiency in budget development, contributing to effective financial management.
- Self-motivation with a high energy level, inspiring enthusiasm among the team.
- Conflict resolution skills, adept at addressing challenges and ensuring harmonious teamwork.
- Clear verbal communication skills for seamless interaction with team members and management.
Education, experience, and licensing requirements
Preferred skills, education, experience include:
- High school diploma or equivalent, underscoring your educational foundation.
- 5+ years of relevant hospitality-related experience, showcasing your expertise in the field.
- 3+ years of experience in kitchen management or leadership roles, reflecting your ability to drive kitchen excellence.
- Current food handler’s card and other required certifications in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Comfortable using computers, navigating standard office software, and point-of-sale systems.
Joining China Mama means enjoying flexible working hours, competitive compensation, uniforms provided, and food and beverage perks during shifts. Be part of a team that values your contributions and offers growth opportunities within the exciting culinary landscape.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Supplemental Pay:
Ability to Relocate:
- Las Vegas, NV 89102: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
