Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Kitchen Manager and lead our culinary operations with energy, precision, and passion! In this vital role, you will oversee all aspects of kitchen management, ensuring smooth food production and adherence to safety standards. We are looking for a proactive, energetic professional who thrives in hospitality management and has a strong background in food service and team leadership.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Oversee the daily operations of all kitchen outlets, including restaurant and employee cafeteria.
- Supervise, coach and develop culinary employees to ensure quality performance.
- Ensure all food is prepared, presented, and served in accordance with hotel standards and recipes.
- Maintain compliance with all NYC Department of Health regulations, food safety standards, and sanitation requirements.
- Maintain food quality, consistency, and portion control standards.
- Assist with menu implementation, recipe execution, and special event planning.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate's degree or higher in Culinary Arts or Hospitality, or related field.
- Minimum 2 years of progressive culinary experience in a unionized hotel.
- Experience in a union hotel is preferred.
- NYC Food Protection Certificate required or ability to obtain.
- Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and sanitation practices.
- Experience managing labor and food cost controls.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
- Knowledge of inventory management and purchasing.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office specifically Word, Excel and Outlook.
JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Direct daily kitchen production and workflow.
- Ensure timely preparation of all menu items.
- Coordinate food production between multiple kitchen stations.
- Monitor ticket times and service efficiency.
- Ensure proper operation and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
- Train, mentor, and evaluate culinary employees.
- Conduct daily pre-shift meetings.
- Promote teamwork and accountability throughout the kitchen.
- Ensure compliance with HACCP principles and food handling procedures.
- Conduct daily sanitation inspections.
- Monitor food temperatures and storage practices.
- Ensure compliance with NYC Health Department regulations.
- Manage inventory levels and ordering.
- Monitor food cost and minimize waste.
- Conduct weekly and monthly inventory counts.
- Analyze purchasing trends and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Ensure proper receiving and storage procedures.
- Conduct routine quality inspections of prepared food.
- Ensure consistency in presentation and portion sizes.
- Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
Embark on this exciting journey where your culinary expertise meets leadership excellence! We’re committed to fostering a supportive environment that values your skills in food service management while offering opportunities for growth within the hospitality industry.
Pay: $25.00 - $31.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
