Head chefs oversee restaurants’ staff, food and budgets.
Kitchen Manager Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Kitchen Manager to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Overseeing cooks and overall food presentation & quality;
- Inventory;
- Works directly with Event Coordinator in preparation for planned events;
- Communication and leadership skills;
- Confirm compliance with all sanitation and health and safety standards;
- Coaching/disciplining kitchen staff to insure adherence to policy and systems;
- Maintain kitchen inventory and assist with ordering supplies;
- Communicate effectively with other Operation Managers and Owner;
- Control Costs – assist with P&L, budget, inventory catering and ordering, cut waste;
- Continuously strive to develop staff in all areas of managerial and professional development;
- Prepare all required paperwork, including forms, reports and schedules in an organized and timely manner;
- Make employment and termination decisions including interviewing, hiring, evaluating and disciplining kitchen personnel as appropriate;
- Reports directly to Culinary Director + business owner;
- Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen area;
- does inventory, ordering + food costing.
Requirements:
- Conflict management abilities;
- Ensures superior quality and execution of Cooper’s Hawk recipe standards;
- Minimum of high school diploma. Candidates with culinary degrees is a plus;
- Works directly with Event Coordinator in preparation for planned events;
- Hands-on experience with ordering ingredients;
- Prepares daily production list;
- Culinary degree preferred;
- Six months experience in kitchen operations and execution;
- Knowledge of cutting-edge culinary trends/local dining scene;
- 2+ years of Kitchen Manager or Lead Line Cook experience in a high-volume commercial kitchen;
- Inventory;
- Must possess strong communication and listening skills, excellent speaking, reading and writing;
- Demonstrate a leadership style that creates a positive working environment and remains calm during stressful and emotional situations;
- Spanish speaking a plus;
- 2 years of Restaurant Management experience.