Amoura, a family-owned restaurant located in South San Francisco, is looking to hire an Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager to join our team! You will directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food. Our ideal hire would be able to perform the following duties:

Designing new recipes, pricing, planning menus, and selecting plate presentations

Menu development for a fine-casual Mediterranean restaurant

Oversee the daily operation of the food service staff

Manage inventory of ingredients and supplies

Maintain health standards for raw and finished products

Ensuring promptness, freshness, and quality of dishes

Coordinating cooks' tasks

Adjust daily schedule for shift personnel to ensure optimal efficiency

Implementing hygiene policies and examining equipment for cleanliness

Reviewing staffing levels to meet service, operational, and financial objectives

Hiring and training kitchen staff, such as cooks, food preparation workers, and dishwashers

Performing administrative tasks, taking stock of food and equipment supplies, and doing purchase orders

Setting and monitoring performance standards for staff

Obtaining feedback on food and service quality, and handling customer problems and complaints

Stay current on restaurant industry trends

Qualifications:

Must have a passion for gastronomy

2 years minimum of kitchen management experience, preferably in fine dining

Must possess culinary creativity

Knowledge of common food safety practices

Previous experience in food service or other related fields

Must be dependable

Must be able to work in a team environment

Strong leadership qualities

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Excellent written and communication skills

High school diploma/GED required (culinary degree preferred)