Summary Description:
We are looking for a Kitchen Manager to supervise daily back of house restaurant operations within a new hotel located in Downtown St. Petersburg. Kitchen Manager responsibilities include supervising the food prep and cooking, maintaining a fully-stocked kitchen inventory and complying with safety and cleanliness standards. To be successful in this role, you should be able to manage our kitchen staff and guide them to deliver quality food on time.
Ultimately, you will ensure all plates are properly cooked and served and our customers have a pleasant dining experience.Reports To: General ManagerFLSA Status: Exempt
Accountable For:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Manage kitchen staff and coordinate food orders
Supervise food prep and cooking
Check food plating and temperature
Establish portion sizes
Schedule kitchen staff shifts
Price menu items in collaboration with the Restaurant Manager
Order food supplies and kitchen equipment, as needed
Train kitchen staff on prep work and food plating techniques
Store food products in compliance with safety practices (e.g. in refrigerators)
Keep weekly and monthly cost reports
Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen area
Requirements:
Proven work experience as a Kitchen Manager, Restaurant Manager or Head Chef – 3-5 Years Experience Preferred
Hands-on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredients
Knowledge of a wide range of recipes
Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations
Excellent organizational skills
Conflict management abilities
Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced work environment
Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends
Certification from a culinary school or degree in Restaurant Management is a plus
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
ServeSafe or Florida Food Manager Certificate Required
Micros POS experience a Plus
Hotel experience a Plus
Above average communication skills including the ability to read, write, and comprehend the English language at a fluent and professional level
Strong communication skills paired with the ability to train and coach staff
Strong analytical, problem-solving skills
Attention to detail and exceptional follow through
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, ever changing environment
Proficiency with standard office equipment including computers, iPads and tablets, MSOffice suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Supervisory level math skills including the ability to calculate pro-rations, bank deposits, time keeping records, etc.
Must always maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
Fluency in Spanish a Plus
Manages and/or assists with special projects and performs other duties as assigned
Must be available for weekend, holiday, and evening work
Must be willing to be assigned to other properties as needed
Performs other duties as assigned
BenefitsThe Exchange offers competitive compensation and benefits package to all full time team members that meet our benefit eligibility requirements. Benefits include: medical – including additional discounts, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance, 401(K), paid time off, and holiday pay. We also love working together to help the community through our company sponsored philanthropy events.Work Environment
This job operates in a professional kitchen environment. This role routinely standard cooking equipment that can be dangerous if not handled properly.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.