Senior Kitchen Manager | Hot Concept! | Teterboro, NJ

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Kitchen Manager to ensure all daily activities run smoothly and efficiently. Responsibilities include hiring, managing, and training restaurant team members and ensuring outstanding customer service. To be successful in this role, you should be familiar with restaurant operations and have a good understanding of what makes great customer service. You should also be available to work within opening hours, including weekends and holidays. Ultimately, you will help minimize operating costs, boost our employee retention, and deliver a positive dining experience for our guests.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the daily culinary restaurant operations. Perform Open / Mid-Day / Closing duties.
• Deliver superior guest service, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Coordinate communication and assist between the front of the house and back of the house staff and managers.
• Mentor and coach front of the house and back of the house staff.
• Make hiring and termination recommendations to the general manager.
• Oversee all financial responsibilities including inventory, ordering food, and hitting all labor targets.
• Adhere to company standards and service levels to increase sales and minimize costs, including food, beverage, supply, utility, and labor.
• Arrange for new employees proper onboarding (scheduling training, etc.).
• Monitor compliance with safety and hygiene regulations.

Job Benefits:

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Performance-based quarterly cash bonus program based off metrics with key financial measures.
• 401K with match
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Meal benefits
• Excellent room for growth and advancement

Requirements:

• A minimum of three (3) years of high-volume full service corporate casual dining restauran t.
• Familiarity with restaurant management software.
• Customer service, communication, and team management abilities.
• Ability to work in a face-paced environment and stand and walk for 8 to 10 hours.
• Ability to motivate and direct managers and employees effectively.

This is more than a job - its a leadership opportunity to make a real impact. If youre ready to bring energy, integrity, and world-class hospitality to the table, we want to hear from you.

#STS Company Description

Superior Talent Source is a niche search agency specializing in executive placement nationwide with leading restaurants, hotels country clubs and resorts across the United States.

Our recruiters have decades of experience in recruiting for the Hospitality industry, and they have built up an excellent network of relationships as well as a deep understanding of the marketplace.

Our recruiter's expertise together with our approach is focused on finding the right fit for both candidate and client, whilst delivering a quality service.

Our success is built on investing in relationships and doing it the right way. Going beyond phone calls and e-mails, taking the time to attend conferences, being active members of professional groups and social media. Getting to know clients and candidates on a personal level and supporting and nurturing the relationships we establish.

Lastly, we know what it takes and how to match the right candidate to the right client.

Company Description

Superior Talent Source is a niche search agency specializing in executive placement nationwide with leading restaurants, hotels country clubs and resorts across the United States.\r\n\r\nOur recruiters have decades of experience in recruiting for the Hospitality industry, and they have built up an excellent network of relationships as well as a deep understanding of the marketplace.\r\n\r\nOur recruiter's expertise together with our approach is focused on finding the right fit for both candidate and client, whilst delivering a quality service.\r\n\r\nOur success is built on investing in relationships and doing it the right way. Going beyond phone calls and e-mails, taking the time to attend conferences, being active members of professional groups and social media. Getting to know clients and candidates on a personal level and supporting and nurturing the relationships we establish.\r\n\r\nLastly, we know what it takes and how to match the right candidate to the right client.