Chef / Kitchen Manager

Chef / Kitchen Manager

Walker's is a neighborhood tavern servicing TriBeCa for over 40 years. With three dining rooms and a large bar, Walker's delivers classic American food and beverage to local and visiting patrons from all walks of life. The chef/kitchen manager works directly with ownership and FOH managers to oversee all aspects of the kitchen such as menu plans, ordering, recipes, financial responsibility, inventory control, food quality, DOH compliance, cleanliness and employee supervision. Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish. Will consider sous chefs with 5 years experience and excellent management skills for this position.

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum 5 years of overall BOH experience. Food Handler Certification Required. Ability to handle stress under pressure. Willingness to maintain a clean, healthy, and safe working environment. Ability to coordinate multiple activities with attention to detail. Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.

Physical Demands / Work Environment: Ability to be flexible with job demands and open minded when being asked to complete tasks. Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary to run the restaurant. Ability to lift up to 50lbs. Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates. Ability to stand for up to 8-10 hours a day. Must be able to tolerate potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish. Helps with duties of other employees (i.e. line cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers, etc.)

Compensation: Salary ($70,000.00 - $80,000.00). Benefits & Perks: Paid Time Off, 401k, Potential Bonuses, Green Card Sponsorship.

Required Skills: Team Leadership, Coaching, Delegating Work, Team Management, Leadership Skills, Crisis Management, Food Safety Knowledge, Strong Communication Skills.