About the Role
Key Responsibilities:
- Operational Management: Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, plating, and presentation of dishes.
- Menu Development: Collaborate with the Executive Chef to create and implement an innovative and appealing menu for taste testings, that reflects our brand and meets customer preferences.
- Team Leadership: Hire, train, and manage kitchen staff, fostering a positive work environment and ensuring consistency in culinary standards.
- Inventory Control: Monitor inventory levels, order supplies, and manage food cost to ensure profitability while maintaining quality.
- Quality Assurance: Implement and enforce food safety and hygiene standards in compliance with health regulations; conduct regular kitchen inspections.
- Cost Management: Develop and maintain operational budgets, closely tracking expenses and waste to ensure financial goals are met.
- Customer Satisfaction: Work closely with service staff to ensure guest satisfaction and respond to customer feedback regarding food quality and service.
- Training & Development: Provide ongoing training and mentorship to kitchen staff on culinary techniques, safety practices, and service standards.
Requirements
Mama Lillie's Southern Comfort Food is an upscale full-service restaurant that emphasizes quality, creativity, and an exceptional dining experience. As we prepare for our grand opening, we are seeking a passionate and experienced Kitchen Manager to lead our culinary team and help establish our restaurant's identity.
Job Summary: The Kitchen Manager will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, safety, and sanitation are maintained. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, culinary expertise, and a creative vision to help shape our menu and kitchen culture. This position is critical in helping us achieve excellence from the start.
Qualifications: - Proven experience as a Kitchen Manager or Head Chef in an upscale restaurant setting. - Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred. - Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate a diverse team. - Exceptional knowledge of various cooking techniques, cuisines, and food safety regulations. - Creative and innovative mindset with a passion for culinary excellence. - Strong organizational and time management skills. - Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, especially during opening.
What We Offer: - Competitive salary and benefits package - Opportunity to be part of an exciting startup and help shape the restaurant's future - A dynamic and creative work environment - Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the company If you have a passion for food, a commitment to excellence, and the desire to play a pivotal role in the launch of a unique dining experience, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience to [Management@mamalilliescomfortfood.com.
Mama Lillie's Southern Comfort Food is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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