Culinary Operations Manager

6 days ago

Miami, United States Tao Group Hospitality Full time

About the Role:

Tao Group Hospitality is seeking a highly skilled Culinary Director/Executive Chef to lead our culinary operations. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing the culinary operations for multiple venues, ensuring all food products meet the highest standards of taste, presentation, and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee heart-of-house operations to ensure safety, quality, recipe accuracy, and financial profitability.
  • Supervise the execution of regular service, catering, take-out, delivery, and all in/off-venue events.
  • Possess in-depth knowledge of operational systems, including payroll, inventory, and purchasing.
  • Collaborate with the General Manager to maintain the venue's monthly Profit & Loss statement standards.
  • Ensure Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and company policies.
  • Coach and develop heart-of-house team members by setting clear guidelines and expectations.
  • Ensure all mechanical systems are in good working order and compliant with all federal, state, and local ordinances.
  • Ensure all team members are compliant with all heart-of-house standards and procedures.
  • Possess in-depth knowledge of all food menus and the venue.
  • Organize, develop, and produce new recipes for potential new menu items and specials.
  • Ensure the general cleanliness of the heart-of-house and the throughout venue.
  • Conduct decision-making processes for interviewing, hiring, and training new team members.
  • Oversee the scheduling, growth opportunities, and development of all heart-of-house team members.
  • Responsible for all heart-of-house job performance reviews.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely with all team members during service.
  • Practical knowledge of the job duties of all supervised team members.
  • Oversee the replacement or repair of all breakage and damage to equipment.
  • Attend, lead, and participate in any training sessions, departmental meetings, and daily pre-shift meetings.
  • Learn by listening, observing other team members, and sharing knowledge while leading by example.
  • Portray a positive and professional attitude.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality and its partners.
  • Work as part of a team and provide help and support to all fellow team members.
  • Ensure that all needs of the guests are accommodated.
  • Assist and/or complete additional tasks as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of six (6) years of previous culinary experience as an Executive Chef within a fine-dining, high-volume kitchen, preferably Michelin-rated.
  • Culinary Arts Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field.
  • Strong menu planning, ability to coach, build a team, problem solve, and leadership skills required.
  • Demonstrated financial expertise with P&L statements and labor models is required.
  • Must be organized, self-motivated, and proactive with strong attention to detail.
  • Proficient in Windows Microsoft Office, POS systems, Oracle knowledge preferred.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics and/or physical demands described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

  • Must have strong problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon the guest volume.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
  • Must have good positive energy throughout the day.
  • Must be able to read the computer monitors and print legibly.
  • Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to move quickly through work and set the pace in the office.
  • Must be able to push and lift up to 25 lbs.
  • Small to Medium office environment.
  • Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environment.
  • 5-25% Local Travel (United States).
  • May work extended hours, irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required.
  • Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
  • Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment.
  • Must be effective as part of a team; ability to interact with internal and external customers, managers, and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner.

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