Chef / Kitchen Manager

Company: Little O's
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: November 23, 2020

Job Description:

Kitchen Manager Job Summary We are looking for a highly experienced Kitchen Manager to join our fast-paced and growing restaurant. You must have proven success in the kitchen as a confident, effective, and efficient leader who is able to motivate, create and work collaboratively with kitchen staff. You will be responsible for meeting food and labor cost targets for the kitchen. You will have a hand in creating and document new menu items, manage and direct all kitchen staff, maintain quality control, and manage inventory and purchasing. Kitchen Manager Duties and Responsibilities --- Coordinate and direct all food preparation, from prep through service --- Monitor the quality of all food and beverages --- Track, record, and maintain inventory including foods, beverage and kitchen supplies --- Delegate daily tasks to leads and other kitchen staff; manage progress through the day --- Oversee entire kitchen staff activity and ensure efficient work --- Order and arrange pickup or delivery of foods for the week --- Oversee repairs of kitchen appliances --- Direct and design and plating/presentation techniques for all dishes --- Create new recipes and design overall menu, including specials each week --- Help determine pricing for menu items --- Hire and train new kitchen staff --- Work efficiently to resolve any problems that arise in the kitchen --- Research and implement new culinary trends --- Maintain a clean kitchen and abide by all state food safety and sanitation laws Kitchen Manager Requirements and Qualifications --- 2-year Culinary Arts degree and/or other culinary certification --- 5 years experience in a managerial kitchen position or head chef --- ServSafe certification --- Vast knowledge in culinary arts, including any new up and coming food trends --- Knowledgeable and dexterous using all manner of complex kitchen equipment --- Effective and clear communicator --- Expert skills and experience planning, designing, and preparing meals --- Proficiency in monitoring and tracking inventory and maintain recipes and records --- Excellent time management and organizational skills --- Proven leadership and creative abilities inside the kitchen --- Expert problem solver who thrives under pressure --- Top of the line customer services skills Please apply if you are a team oriented, happy, positive, creative, problem solver. Job Requirements: Manage and continue to mentor kitchen staff Identify and safely use all kitchen equipment Maintain kitchen and storage facilities in sanitary condition Teach and instruct safety measures for kitchen employees Managing a kitchen within a K-8 environment Conduct bi-weekly kitchen workshops for sushi and/or hibachi Checking all kitchen equipment and setting up for daily use Ensure good safety practices of employees and guests throughout the kitchen Supervising and controlling the work and product produced by kitchen employees Prepare schedules and ensure that the kitchen be staffed for all shifts Work with a culinary team highly respected in the industry for producing delicious, memorable food Oversee kitchen operations during a shift and be responsible for about 20-25 staff (line/prep/dish) within the kitchen Communicate effectively with management and co-workers with regards to the operations of the kitchen Ensure that clear feedback be provided to the entire kitchen team, including staff and management Ensure the highest possible standard for food preparation, kitchen organization, sanitation and cleanliness Like working in a high volume kitchen with a team that is worth millions of dollars Ensure sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance of kitchen area Ensure that the kitchen staff follows the required food handling and preparation policies, procedures and regulations Ensure a safe working environment for all associates while enforcing safety guidelines and kitchen safety awareness Oversee necessary maintenance and repairs on kitchen appliances

Keywords: Little O's, Phoenix , Chef / Kitchen Manager, Executive , Phoenix, Arizona