Kitchen Manager

Job Overview:

We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Kitchen Manager to join our team. The

ideal candidate will ensure compliance with company policies, oversee kitchen

operations, and maintain a safe, efficient, and high-quality food production environment.

While reporting directly to the operations manager. This role requires excellent

communication, leadership, and organizational skills, mathematical skills, along with a

strong commitment to quality and safety standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

● Lead the kitchen team in daily operations ensuring efficient workflow and

high-quality food preparation

● This position is an active role, must be willing to participate in all kitchen and staff

activities

● Enforce compliance with personal hygiene and uniform policies among all

culinary team members.

● Manage food and labor costs by adhering to recipes provided

● Manage inventory control, proper rotation

● Ensure effective cleaning schedules are maintained across all food production

and service areas.

● Monitor and report equipment safety and functionality, escalating issues to the

executive chef and engineering team.

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● Demonstrate a passion for cooking and commitment to quality, safety, and

sanitation practices.

● Promote the use of local ingredients and stay informed on current culinary

trends.

● Supervise all kitchen production activities, ensuring recipe standards and efficient

food preparation.

● Oversee service for all food outlets, including brunch, lunch and dinner services.

● Provide employee guidance and corrective action as necessary.

● Support and maintain the kitchen structure for all service periods and outlets.

● Executing, recipe's provided by operations manager

● Make sure prepared plates are correct and properly garnished

● Direct kitchen operations, including food prep, cooking and cleaning

● Align tasks and supervise staff to ensure quality

● Maintain control of the kitchen to ensure that all tasks are carried out effectively

and efficiently

● Resolve issues as they arise so that customers continue to receive their orders in

a timely manner

● Make sure that all kitchen and wait staff adhere to food safety and hygiene

regulations to ensure a clean and sanitary kitchen

● Conduct a weekly inventory

● Train, mentor and supervise the kitchen staff

● Create the schedule for the kitchen staff

● Maintain kitchen equipment and maintenance as needed

● Implement, monitor and document relevant food safety programs

● Plan and execute banquet events, ensuring exceptional presentation and service

quality

● Work minimum of 5 days per week 6-7 when necessary as well as working up to

14hour shifts

● Cover any shift that is dropped

● Maintain standards set by operations manager of kitchen operation, organization,

cleanliness

Qualifications

● Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a similar role within a restaurant or

culinary setting

● Creative mindset with a passion for culinary arts and innovation in menu content

● Strong kitchen management skills including inventory control.

● Leadership experience and presence

● A keen eye for detail and ability to maintain attention to detail while in a

fast-paced environment

● Excellent food handling skills

● Ability to remain productive when pulled in many different directions

● Simple math skills addition,subtraction ,division , multiplication

● Lift up to 50lbs

● Must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED (Culinary

degree or equivalent experience preferred).

● ServeSafe Manager level certification

● Strong instructional skills

Qualifications and Requirements:

● Must be available for flexible scheduling, including weekends and holidays.

Join us in delivering exceptional dining experiences

Job Type: Full-time

Shift:

● 10 hour shift

● 12 hour shift

Shift availability:

● Day Shift (Preferred)

● Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

● Port Clinton, OH Required)

Ability to Relocate:

● Port Clinton, OH 43452: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50, $60,000.00 per year

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person