KITCHEN MANAGER

Kitchen Manager OpportunityPURALIMA Cantina™ is seeking a talented Kitchen Manager to add to our team! At PURALIMA Cantina, we've chosen to create connection and beauty through great food. Food that's made from scratch with care. Food that celebrates tradition using time-honored culinary methods. Food that can turn a bad day into a good one and make a good day that much better. Food that evokes emotions of delight, whether you're the one making it or the one enjoying it.To ensure that guests receive the best service and food each and every time, we need enthusiastic, positive and motivated leaders. This is where our Kitchen Managers come in. You are the heart of the kitchen and lead the culinary team to deliver food that exemplifies our standards ultimately leading to an exceptional guest experience.Position OverviewAs a Kitchen Manager, you will be in charge of training and development of our BOH teams while maintaining our standards with regards to food safety and quality. You will be a mentor, coach, and leader that our BOH teams will want to emulate. We see the Kitchen Manager as an absolutely vital role in our continued success and growth as a companyKitchen Manager Duties and ResponsibilitiesIn charge of day to day operations in the back of houseRecruiting and hiring for current and future staffing needsTrain existing crew and new hires to become confident in their ability to deliver the PURALIMA standardIdentify and develop future leadersChallenge your team to become better every dayCreate and maintain a culture where teammates have the opportunity to learn and growEnsure the kitchen is clean, organized, and well stockedEquipment is properly maintained and in good conditionEnsure food quality by cooking and prepping to orderMonitor COGS, food waste, inventory levels, and resolving any food quality or safety issueClear understanding of operating procedures, recipes, and restaurant handbookEffectively communicate changes to restaurant team including changes to menu, policies, and team member benefitsLive and represent the PURALIMA brand day in and outJob RequirementsMinimumPrevious management/supervisory experience2-3+ years kitchen experienceAdvanced knife skillsAble to lift 50lbsAble to stand for long periods of time and work in fast-pace environmentFull-time availability with a flexible schedulePreferredCulinary degreeDrive to grow and advance career with PURALIMAPURALIMA BenefitsCompetitive wagesOpportunity to grow and advance careerEmployee meals discountsFlexible schedulingThis job opportunity is for a position in a store owned and operated by an independent franchisee. Independently owned and operated, PURALIMA's franchise organizations determine their own compensation, benefits, hiring decisions and career programs which may vary from company-owned locations Pura Lima