Culinary Manager-El Torito

Purpose

The Culinary Manager is responsible for overseeing the complete back of house operation to include controlling all food-related costs, back of house team member labor costs, food quality, and overall condition of the kitchen area.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform daily line check and safety walk-throughs
• Responsible for food budget and cost control of food and labor
• Investigate and review all sub-standard food with BOH team
• Review suppliers and its goods price every month
• Monitor food waste and find solutions to minimize food waste
• Work with Corporate Chef on menu development and engineering
• Create an environment of trust and mutual respect
• Responsible for complete life cycle of all team members to include hiring, training, coaching/counseling, skill development and terminations
• Monitor and maintain highest standards of food and beverage quality, guest service, cost control, and consistency of service
• Manage staffing levels and controllable costs ensuring they are in line with budget
• Complete nightly logs and manager reports
• Monitor and enforce inventory controls
• Ensure accurate and thorough information regarding menu items and food allergen information is up to date
• Recognize and cultivate regular guests and repeat business
• Respond to guest concerns/complaints and correct errors or resolve complaints
• Comply with all safety and health department procedures and all state and federal liquor laws
• Maintain company safety and sanitation standards
• Ensure complete and proper check-out procedures
• Affords assistance and/or completes additional tasks as assigned

Qualifications & Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts preferred
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
• Valid Driver’s License
• 21+ years of age
• Possession of or the ability to possess all state required work cards
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of related experience
• Proficient in Windows MS Office, Open Table, Outlook
• Knowledge of profitability analysis and budgeting, cost of sales, payroll management, purchasing, receiving, inventories and cost controls
• Knowledge of state and local laws as it applies to labor and health code regulations
• Experience with POS systems and back office reporting systems
• Proper lifting techniques
• Guest relations
• Sanitation and safety
• Safe alcohol service
• Full service restaurant operations
• Ability to communicate effectively and assertively in the English language, both verbally and in writing with staff, clients, and the public