Kitchen Manager

Kitchen ManagerSummary of Position: As the leader of the heart of house, the Kitchen Manager will uphold CHB's standards in every plate, for every guest, and set the tone for an exceptional culinary operation from day one. We're looking for a food service professional with an appetite for leadership, a passion for scratch cooking, and a drive for culinary excellence. This role will ensure the kitchen runs like a well-oiled machine—overseeing food preparation, managing and developing a brand-new kitchen team, maintaining quality, and keeping service execution fast, consistent, and delicious according to Crooked Hammock standards. In addition to daily leadership, this person will be instrumental in bringing Crooked Hammock to life in Raleigh—helping set the kitchen up for success, training a fresh team, and making sure we open strong and stay dialed in from day one. If leading a high-energy kitchen and shaping a successful new opening excites you, we want to connect. Apply today! Must Enjoy the Ride.Duties & Responsibilities:Build the CHB team by making employment/termination decisions and be an effective coach by elevating the team for growth, establishing performance expectations, and assisting them in reaching their goalsUphold core values and code of ethics in our Team development plan and reinforce "How We Roll" throughout the hiring, orientation, onboarding, training, coaching and evaluating for growth processBe knowledgeable of restaurant policies regarding personnel and administer prompt, fair and consistent disciplinary corrective action for any and all violations of company policies, rules and proceduresCollaborate with GM, kitchen staff, management team and other La Vida departments to efficiently complete tasksCreate positive energy and build staff moraleOversee the training of kitchen personnel in safe operation of all kitchen equipment and utensils, cleanliness & sanitation practices, and safe lifting & carrying of heavy objects and handling hazardous materialsDelegate & provide direction to employees regarding operational/procedural issues and ensure team members have the right tools, knowledge & equipment required to do their jobs safely and effectivelySchedule labor to ensure business needs and labor cost objectives are metLeverage professional development & educational opportunities as presented by the company & local industry partnersEnsure that all food & products are consistently prepared and served according to CHB's recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standardsPrepare all required paperwork, including forms, reports and schedules in an organized and timely mannerFill in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operationsOversee daily prep and ensure prep lists are completed accurately & communicated clearly so that restaurant has appropriate amount of product for the day and product meets CHB quality standardsPerform daily line checks prior to service and detailed station checkouts prior to staff departure to ensure cleaning & restocking has been doneManage daily & weekly deep cleaning and facility maintenance duties and maintain cleaning schedules for kitchen equipment and food storage areasAssist with daily, weekly, and monthly inventory, as neededRegularly inspect equipment to ensure it is kept clean and in excellent working conditionOrder all products according to specifications and receive orders to ensure correct unit count and condition and proper delivery proceduresControl food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes and waste control proceduresCheck and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control pointsEnforce food safety and sanitation standardsLive the brand and be a brand ambassador in our community and make decisions in the best interest of CHB every timeQualifications:5+ years experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, grill cook, and expeditorAt least 1 year experience as Kitchen Manager or 3 years Assistant Kitchen Manager in a high volume kitchenCollege degree is preferredA combination of practical experience and education may be considered as an alternativeMust possess a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation;Must be eligible to work in the United States and agree to a background checkMust be ServSafe certifiedFlexibility of schedule to assume responsibilities as needed, ability to balance personal & professional lifeMust work nights and weekendsProfessional appearance, punctual, reliableHospitality soul with guest friendly demeanorExhibit a sense of urgency and be able to work in very fast paced environmentMust be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel and guestsWell organizedProficiency in basic computer apps, word processing, spreadsheet, internet, POSFrequently walk and occasionally bend over, twist, kneel, climb, stoop and crouch. This position requires the ability to lift up to 55 pounds and maneuver 170 pounds.Compensation: This position starts at $65,000/year based on experience with awesome benefits and employee perks. La Vida Hospitality Group offers unique lifestyle-based benefits geared towards doing what we do best - Enjoying the Ride & Celebrating our Tribe!Benefits for our salaried team - PTO & vacation, health insurance, & wellness resourcesUnlimited growth potentialTravel opportunitiesTeam events & outings like our recent ski trip to the PoconosLocal lifestyle perks like paddleboarding & kayaking discountsEmployee appreciation events & seasonal partiesProfessional leadership development and continuous coaching, training, and mentorshipFood, beverage & retail discountsWe're firm believers in working & playing hard and we want to find people who share that same passion with us, so if that sounds like your kind of vibe, apply to join our team today!