Kitchen Manager

KITCHEN MANAGER | PALIHOUSE SANTA BARBARA

POSITION PROFILE:

We're looking for a fastidious Kitchen Manager at Palihouse Santa Barbara who's prepared to expertly run daily operations in the kitchen. This crucial back-of-house team member will also collaborate with our Corporate Executive Chef to ensure operations are in line with hotel and restaurant standards.

ABOUT PALIHOUSE SANTA BARBARA:

Palihouse Santa Barbara is an enchanting coastal retreat nestled within the vibrant historic Presidio Neighborhood of downtown Santa Barbara. With 24 meticulously designed guest rooms and suites set amidst a serene Mediterranean courtyard and pool, this beautiful hotel beckons the most discerning travelers seeking an authentic and intimate experience. We offer an all-day dining and drinks menu that celebrates the best of Southern California cuisine. If you're passionate about creating memorable dining experiences and find joy in providing delightful, consistent service we invite you to join our team at Palihouse Santa Barbara

TASKS AT HAND:

• Running an efficient, productive, and professional kitchen on a day-to-day basis
• Developing a passionate and effective kitchen brigade that embraces all food preparation standards through hands-on education and positive encouragement
• Ensuring the quality and consistency of all dishes prepared and served in the restaurant
• Learning our steps of service, products, menu, and systems inside and out.
• Working collaboratively with all restaurant and hotel teams to ensure productivity and a fabulous guest experience
• Embracing and abiding by all corporate SOPs as well as state and local labor laws.
• In the kitchen, complying with food labeling, storage, and temperature control protocols
• Following all safety, OSHA, and health standards.
• Participating in the property Safety Committee and setting the tone for a safe workplace.
• Participating in weekly walkthroughs/inspections of the F&B spaces and ensuring all areas are clean and well maintained.
• Learning the entire menu inside and out, so you're able to describe, create, and train other kitchen staff on preparation and flavor profiles
• Carrying out all tasks in a reasonable time frame to ensure the smooth running of the areas
• Demonstrating a keen interest in the industry as a whole and a passion for keeping up with current trends.
• Communicating clearly, professionally and concisely.
• Ensuring accurate food and supply inventories and meeting all deadlines.
• Managing/controlling all costs and labor to budget.
• Providing monthly cost variance commentaries as needed.
• Collaborating with and helping new team members, offering support, guidance, and encouragement when applicable.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Understanding of inventory control in their department
• Demonstrate an interest in the industry as a whole and keep up with current trends.
• Shows ability to adapt during busier or quieter services as necessary
• Works effectively with the team
• Works accurately and efficiently in their role
• Able to prioritize tasks and demonstrate effective time management and coordinating, controlling and managing different resources.
• Understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Communicates relevant information regularly, efficiently and concisely to other members of the brigade or managers necessary
• Works as an integral part of the wider team
• Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment, rather than emotions by effectively assessing risks.
• Must be able to stand or walk a minimum eight-hour shift.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, AMs, PMs and holidays.
• Requires mobility and prolonged standing, walking, bending and lifting up to 50 lbs.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

• A competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan (future you will love this one)
• Paid time off, holiday pay, and sick pay when you're under the weather.
• Career advancement in an organization committed to helping star employees thrive.
• There's also an opportunity to expand your career trajectory as we are a fast-growing company with hotels and restaurants in multiple cities.
• Professional development that sets you up for success across multiple hospitality career paths.
• A collaborative work environment where your creative ideas can come to fruition.
• Amazing employee discounts on hotels and dining across our entire portfolio (18 hotels and more to come)
• Hands-on training with a nimble team.

Palisociety is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Palisociety does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.

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MORE ABOUT US:

Palisociety is a fully integrated hospitality company that develops and operates unique hotels and residences across the country. In addition to our independent collection of hotels, we also operate Palihouses, Palihotels, and ARRIVE by Palisociety. We strive to delight and inspire our guests and local community by creating one-of-a-kind neighborhood-centric places filled with interesting people, friendly staff, and trusty service.

We're a family business founded in Los Angeles by CEO Avi Brosh in 1998. As we continue to grow and develop new hotels and restaurants, we're always looking for spirited, hardworking, passionate people that can join our team and grow with us