Assistant Kitchen Manager

HC-Resource; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and high-volume restaurant as an Assistant Kitchen Manager/Sous Chef, where your leadership skills will shine. This role offers the opportunity to work in a vibrant environment focused on exceptional food and unforgettable experiences. You will be responsible for training staff, maintaining inventory, and ensuring top-notch customer service. With a commitment to quality and community, this position allows you to lead a motivated team while upholding high standards. If you're ready to take the next step in your culinary career, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Proven success in leading high-volume restaurants.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting and training kitchen staff.
• Maintain inventory levels and control expenses.
• Ensure excellent customer service and manage shifts.

Skills

Leadership in high-volume restaurants

Customer service excellence

Inventory management

Employee training and development

Expense control

Job description

HC-Resource is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager/Sous Chef to join a high-volume, full-service restaurant and entertainment venue in Charlottesville Virginia.

About the Client: Our client is a well-known event venue dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences. Known for their unique blend of great food, drinks, and diverse events, they create a welcoming environment for all guests. They prioritize quality, community, and innovation, ensuring every visit is memorable and exciting.

Base Salary: $55k to $58k

Responsibilities:

• Assisting the Kitchen Manager is recruiting and training
• Maintaining adequate inventory levels to ensure out of stocks are eliminated and inventory turns are realized at least once monthly
• Industry leading training
• Managing employee relations by effectively communicating with staff using various styles of approach depending on the individual
• Maintaining store conditions that meet or exceed company goals
• Controlling expenses such as food cost, inventory, cash control, payroll, etc. to at or below company budget guidelines
• Posting staff schedules within the company’s timeline
• Completing recurring tasks on or before scheduled deadlines
• Maintaining a professional image at all times towards customers and staff
• Providing Excellent Customer Service at all times.
• Run great shifts
• Maintaining at 95% or higher on government health inspections.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven success in leadership of high-volume full-service restaurants
• Leadership qualities that motivate and develop a high-achieving team
• Exceptional customer service
• Lead the restaurant team by setting them up for success, leading by example, setting high standards and delegating to & developing people
• Create a safe, fun and clean environment in which employees will thrive and guests will return and recommend us to their friends
• Meet expectations in sales, costs, quality, hospitality, cleanliness, etc.
• Ensure the safety and security of employees, guests and company assets
• Communicate openly, clearly and effectively with a positive, solutions-oriented demeanor

Join our team as an Executive Kitchen Manager and be part of a dynamic environment where your skills and expertise will be valued. Take the next step in your career with us!