We are seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Kitchen Manager with experience in Latin food, preferable in Colombian Cuisine, to lead our culinary team and oversee daily kitchen operations. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to manage food preparation, ensure exceptional food quality, and maintain a smooth workflow in a fast-paced environment. As a Kitchen Manager, you will be responsible for supervising kitchen staff, controlling inventory, and upholding food safety standards while fostering a positive team atmosphere. If you thrive in a lively hospitality setting and possess strong leadership skills, this is your chance to make a significant impact in our vibrant restaurant.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation to ensure high-quality standards.
- Manage staff scheduling, training, and development to build a motivated and efficient culinary team.
- Supervise food handling procedures, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and sanitation standards.
- Control inventory levels by monitoring stock, ordering supplies, and minimizing waste through effective inventory management systems.
- Implement and monitor food production processes to meet customer expectations for casual dining, or catering services.
- Lead shift management by coordinating with front-of-house teams to deliver excellent customer service and resolve any operational issues promptly.
Requirements
- Proven experience in restaurant management or kitchen supervision within the food industry, ideally in full table service and fast pace environments.
- Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and food safety protocols.
- Demonstrated ability to manage inventory control, budgeting, and cost analysis effectively.
- Excellent leadership skills with experience in staff training, supervising teams, and conducting interviews for hiring new team members.
- Background in hospitality management with a focus on customer service excellence.
- Experience working in casual dining, fine dining, banquet settings or hotel food service is highly desirable. Join us as a Kitchen Manager and lead our culinary team toward delivering memorable dining experiences! Your passion for food service management combined with your leadership skills will drive success in our lively restaurant environment. We value energetic professionals dedicated to excellence in every plate served!
Pay: $52,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Experience:
- Kitchen management: 3 years (Required)
- Inventory control: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Food Handler Certification (Required)
- Food Safety Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
