Kitchen Manager Assisted Living Fine Dining

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage kitchen staff along with the Executive Chef, including providing necessary direction and training.

• Assist with the preparation and design of food menus.

• Make sure that all plates leaving the kitchen meet taste and design standards.

• Ensure that the kitchen operates efficiently, effectively, and professionally, in accordance with our high-quality standards.

• Schedule employees to ensure that the kitchen is adequately staffed.

• Take control to quickly resolve any issues or problems that arise in the kitchen.

• Maintain kitchen inventory and order supplies.

• Confirm compliance with all sanitation and health and safety standards.

• Fill in for the Executive Chef when necessary.

• Help manage relationships with distributors and resolve issues with vendors promptly.

• Maintain and repair kitchen equipment as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma required; candidates with culinary degrees will be given preference.

• Age 18 years or older.

• 2+ years’ experience as a Sous Chef with a proven track record of effectively leading and managing others.

• Effectively read, write and communicate in English.

• SERVSafe certification.

• Solid understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, kitchen equipment, related processes, and health and safety standards, and familiarity with industry best practices.

• Management and direction of a large team.

• Problem solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and sometimes high-pressure environment.

• Collaborative attitude with an emphasis on excellent customer service.

• Time management and multi-tasking skills.

• Knowledge of TOAST POS
• Knowledge of Blueprint 360 Meal Suite Menu Platform
• Open Availability

COMPETENCIES

• Collaboration

• Communication

• Delivering Results

• Service to Others / Customer Focus

• Personal Accountability

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to walk, sit, and stand.

• Must be able to reach, bend and stoop frequently and lift 50 lbs.