Culinary Operations Manager

4 days ago

Miami, United States Chic-a LLC Full time

Culinary Operations Manager

Location: Summary

Description:

Skills:

Summary: Competitive salary, Full Time, Minimum 3 years of experience, Category: Fine Dining, Cuisine: Latin American

Description: CHICA by Lorena Garcia invites guests to explore the vibrant and rich flavors of Latin American cuisine, showcasing authentic regional dishes. The restaurant honors a diverse array of culinary traditions from countries such as Venezuela, Argentina, Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, and Peru, all within a lively and dynamic setting. With an emphasis on wood-fire grilling and traditional cooking techniques, CHICA aims to unite guests around a table filled with culinary delights. The atmosphere is enhanced by Latin music and a bar offering cocktails and fine spirits inspired by the region, alongside a carefully curated wine selection.

CHICA operates throughout the week, providing lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

Job Overview:

The Culinary Operations Manager is responsible for delivering exceptional food quality and consistency to restaurant patrons, ensuring reasonable pricing, an appealing environment, and professional service. Key responsibilities include overseeing culinary operations to achieve food quality objectives, aligning with the company's financial targets, maintaining facilities, and fostering personnel development.

Requirements:

To excel in this role, candidates must possess the following:

  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities
  • Ability to maintain composure under pressure
  • Flexibility to work varied hours, including weekends and holidays
  • High energy and motivation
  • Proactive and adaptable mindset
  • Exceptional guest service skills
  • Interpersonal skills for effective interaction with all business contacts
  • Professional appearance and demeanor
  • Proficiency in English, both written and spoken

Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Food Quality:

The Culinary Operations Manager ensures that all food served meets high standards of quality and presentation. This includes overseeing the preparation and execution of menu items and maintaining ongoing training to uphold these standards among staff.

Service:

Timely food production and well-informed service staff are critical for guest satisfaction. The Culinary Operations Manager will participate in service education through:

  • Daily team briefings
  • Quarterly menu discussions
  • Training programs for new staff

The goal is to ensure all orders are executed efficiently.

Financial Objectives:

Meeting financial goals while maintaining food quality and service standards is a key responsibility. If challenges arise that hinder financial targets without compromising quality, the Culinary Operations Manager must promptly address these issues with management.

Facility Maintenance:

Maintaining cleanliness and organization in kitchen facilities is essential. The Culinary Operations Manager supervises daily cleaning protocols and assigns tasks to kitchen staff to ensure a hygienic work environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Assisting in the supervision of kitchen personnel, the Culinary Operations Manager is responsible for overall coordination and evaluation of the team. This includes tasks such as interviewing, hiring, training, and performance management.

Work Conditions:

The work environment is typically loud, requiring frequent standing, bending, walking, and the ability to lift items up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications and Competencies:

Preferred qualifications include:

  • Degree in Culinary Arts
  • Food Safety/Manager Certification
  • Expertise in food presentation, quality, and preparation
  • Ability to interpret safety rules and operating instructions
  • Capability to communicate effectively with diverse groups
  • Mathematical skills for managing inventory and costs
  • Problem-solving skills in varied situations

CHICA by Lorena Garcia embodies a culture where culinary excellence and guest satisfaction are paramount, fostering a collaborative environment for growth and success.

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