Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef - Upscale Restaurant

Responsibilities

• Cook up and oversee the kitchen operations to ensure efficiency and productivity
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, focusing on their professional growth
• Create and refine menu items that highlight seasonal ingredients and culinary trends
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety and sanitation guidelines as per regulations
• Manage inventory and order kitchen supplies and ingredients efficiently
• Collaborate with the head chef on special events and catering menus
• Contribute to budgeting and cost control for kitchen operations
• Promote consistency in food preparation and presentation

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a kitchen management role
• Proven culinary skills with expertise in diverse cooking techniques
• Exceptional leadership and team management capabilities
• Proficiency in kitchen management software and tools
• A solid grasp of food safety standards and regulatory requirements
• Outstanding organizational and multitasking abilities
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with staff and guests
• A relevant culinary degree or certification is preferred

Pay

A competitive salary range of $70,000 - $80,000 annually