Culinary Operations Manager

4 weeks ago

Walnut Creek, California, United States Sipeos Café & Bar Full time
About Sipeos Café & Bar

Sipeos Café & Bar is a forward-thinking dining destination offering a unique blend of California-Mediterranean cuisine paired with a curated selection of non-alcoholic, low-ABV, beers, and wines.

Our mission is to create an inclusive, mindful dining experience where celebration and wellness go hand in hand.

Job Summary

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Kitchen Manager to lead our culinary team and ensure our kitchen operations meet the highest standards.

The ideal candidate will have strong culinary expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with the front-of-house team to deliver an exceptional guest and dining experience.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Managing Staff
  • Hire, train, schedule, and supervise kitchen staff
  • Foster a positive, team-oriented environment
Ensuring Food Safety
  • Following food safety standards and health regulations
  • Regularly train and update staff on food safety protocols and best practices, ensuring the kitchen remains a clean, safe, and compliant workspace
Ordering and Inventory
  • Oversee ordering ingredients, supplies, and equipment from approved vendors
  • Monitor stock levels and rotate inventory to prevent waste, spoilage, and stock shortages, while maintaining optimal levels to meet demand
  • Track and manage food costs to stay within budget while maintaining product quality
Menu Planning & Budgeting
  • Collaborate with the General Manager and ownership on menu planning, incorporating seasonal ingredients, new trends, and guest feedback
  • Assist in menu costing and pricing strategies to ensure profitability while delivering a high-quality guest experience
Quality Control & Consistency
  • Maintain the highest standards of food quality, taste, and presentation, ensuring that all dishes leaving the kitchen meet Sipeos' expectations
  • Ensure all food is prepared and served at the correct temperatures, adhering to safety and quality standards
Time Management & Flexibility
  • Effectively prioritize kitchen tasks, ensuring timely food preparation and service, especially during high-volume periods
  • Work varied positions throughout the kitchen, such as prep, lead cook, line cook, and dishwashing, as needed to support the team and ensure smooth operations
Problem Solving
  • Address issues promptly, such as equipment breakdowns or supply shortages
  • Adapt to unexpected situations or last minute changes
Communication
  • Communicate regularly and effectively with suppliers, staff, and front-of-house managers
Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with state, federal, and local food handling requirements and standards
Qualifications
  • 3+ years experience as a chef or kitchen manager
  • 3+ years managing a team
  • Previous fine dining experience preferred
  • Has mobility, speed, and a sense of urgency
  • Ability to maintain a clean and organized workspace in a fast-paced environment
  • Willingness to learn and try new things, as well as sharing knowledge with other teammates
  • Knowledge of food costing, labor costing, and general knowledge of offline dining
  • Experience working with current POS systems
  • Communicate with management effectively and follow communication protocols
  • Works well with others and works well under pressure
  • Able to memorize recipes and plating techniques
  • Follow safety and health code standards
  • Ability to lift 50lbs
  • Ability to multitask
Benefits
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401K program
  • Two weeks of paid time-off
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Employee discount program

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