California Italian accessible concept with multiple locations across Southern California is searching for a KM in North County! The company is dedicated to providing guests with quality food and amazing service in a modern, hip, and accessible environment.
Established group with a loyal following!
Kitchen Manager Responsibilities:
Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant's recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards
Maintain operational control of purchasing, receiving, and inventory of all kitchen items
Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurant's preventative maintenance programs
Schedule labor as required by anticipating business activity while ensuring that all positions are staffed as needed and labor cost goals are met
Provide employees and staff with proper training and monitoring to maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization along with the safety of all work areas
Monitor performance of staff and ensure all procedures are completed to restaurant standards
Create a work environment that promotes teamwork, performance feedback, recognition, mutual respect and employee satisfaction
Kitchen Manager Skills/Qualifications:
2-3 years as a Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, Executive Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine of a restaurant - with past pizza/pasta experience a HUGE plus
Dedication to excellent food quality and ensuring compliance with all health and safety, and safe food handling practices
Passion for food; should be bright, seasonal, and ingredients driven
Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment
Ability to communicate effectively in a positive/upbeat fashion
Experience in P&L review, budgetary controls, strict inventory and labor controls
Active ServSafe Management Food Safety Certificate
A flexible schedule. Mornings, nights, weekends and holidays are required
Benefits Offered:
Base salary in the $75,000-80,000 range
Medical, dental, and vision and life insurance
PTO
401k