Kitchen Manager - Las Vegas, NV

Only for registered members Las Vegas, NV , United States

21 hours ago

$38,000 - $55,000 (USD) per year *

* This salary range is an estimation made by beBee

Job description

The Kitchen Manager has the primary responsibility for managing all kitchen functions including food purchasing, preparation and maintenance of quality standards, sanitation and cleanliness, training of employees in methods of cooking, preparation, plate presentation, portion and cost control and sanitation and cleanliness. He/She is responsible for working with the restaurant Manager to ensure all Café Lola policies and procedures are upheld during each shift and that all food preparation meets standards of quality. The Kitchen Manager must be cross trained on all FOH and BOH duties and must maintain all responsibilities as set forth below.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Daily Shift Operations:

The Kitchen Manager must ensure that all Team Members are following all standards of conduct and policies set forth in the Book of Lola
Must work to ensure our guests have an exceptional dining experience, ensuring all food and beverage orders are accurate and executed in a timely manner
Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the Café Lola's recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards
Fill in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations are always met
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
Ensure that all products are ordered according to predetermined product specifications and received in correct unit count and condition and deliveries are performed in accordance with the restaurant's receiving policies and procedures
Control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes and waste control procedures
Be hands on at all times; if you "See A Need" then "Meet a Need"

Team Management

Oversee training of new kitchen employees ensuring they are aware of all food quality standards, recipes and menu matrix;
Coach, develop and train Team Members on proper Café Lola procedures during each shift;
Motivate Team Members to maximize their potential on each shift;
Oversee the training of kitchen personnel in safe operation of all kitchen equipment and utensils;
Responsible for training kitchen personnel in cleanliness and sanitation practices;
Responsible for maintaining appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, other equipment and food storage areas;
Check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points.
Ensure Team Member and guest safety throughout the shift;
Manage and report all risk management issues per company standard; lead and support adherence to company uniform policies during shift.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent required, some College preferred
Must be 18 years of age or older
Minimum of 6 months of previous food service or restaurant supervisory experience
Proficient in a variety of technology systems, especially Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), POS systems and able to adapt to new systems quickly
Have the ability to lift and carry, push or pull heavy objects up to 50 pounds; kneel, bend or stoop, ascend or descend stairs; reach and grasp objects
Takes initiative
Has excellent verbal and written skills
Is a brand ambassador both in and outside of the restaurant

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

The intellectual and physical demands described below are representative of what must be met by a Crewmember to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable Crewmembers with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to lead, motivate, and empower the Café Lola Team Members to higher levels of performance
Ability to align crewmembers with Café Lola culture by balancing working hard and having fun
Ability to manage basic tasks, the restaurant's Team Members and fiscal operations
Ability to manage all public dealings in a professional manner
• Ability to recognize problems and problem solve
Ability to accept feedback and willingness to improve
Ability to set goals, create plans, and convert plans into action
Ability to measure performance, subjectively and objectively

BENEFITS/PERKS:

Annual Paid Vacation - Up to ten (10) days per calendar year
Benefits/Insurance - Eligible for medical, dental, and vision on the first of the month after 60 days in the position
Equity Opportunity - Equity opportunities will be evaluated upon consistent, superior personal and business performance as well as growth into the Area Manager or Director level, either of the two levels required to qualify for such consideration
Complimentary Team Member Meal & Drink while on Shift
50% Discount off any item at any time

Refined Hospitality/The Refined Agency
Refined Hospitality is a hospitality consulting agency specializing in business and culinary development, hospitality operations, concept creation, profit maximization, and strategic marketing. We are experts in the food and beverage industry and work with our clients to determine how best to maximize their strengths, combat challenges, and capitalize on opportunities. Our team of experts has built successful food and beverage concepts from the ground up and has overseen daily operations, staff training, creation of systems and procedures, marketing strategy, and finance for both internal and external projects.

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