Culinary Manager

Hillstone Restaurant Group; Town of East Hampton (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Comprehensive medical plan

Dining credit

Job summary

Hillstone Restaurant Group in New York seeks a skilled Culinary Manager to oversee high-volume kitchen operations and uphold culinary excellence. You will lead a team, manage costs, and ensure top-quality plating and presentation.

Newly selected managers will receive 8 weeks of rotational training on-site, and the role offers a competitive salary with benefits including paid vacation, medical plan, and dining rewards.

Qualifications

• Proven hospitality experience in a similar role or high-volume restaurant.
• Strong leadership to inspire a diverse team.
• Knowledge of culinary techniques, food safety, and kitchen operations.
• Excellent organizational and time management to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid understanding of budgeting, cost control, and inventory management.
• Effective communication with team, executive chef, and other departments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and plating to deliver top-quality dishes.
• Lead and motivate a team of culinary professionals, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure optimal performance.
• Collaborate with the management team to ensure all dishes meet taste and presentation standards.
• Monitor inventory levels, order supplies, and manage food costs to maintain budgetary targets while minimizing waste.
• Implement and enforce health and safety standards, ensuring a safe working environment.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

Food safety

Budgeting

Inventory management

Communication

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Culinary Manager to join our dynamic team at Hillstone. As a part of our management, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the highest standards of culinary excellence and ensuring a smooth and efficient kitchen operation.

Newly selected managers will receive 8 weeks of rotational training on-site.

Salary: $100,000-$110,000

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and plating to consistently deliver top-quality dishes.
• Lead and motivate a team of culinary professionals, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure optimal performance and development
• Collaborate closely with the management team, ensuring all productsmeet our high standards of taste andpresentation.
• Monitor inventory levels, order supplies, and manage food costs to maintain budgetary targets while minimizing waste and ensuring freshness.
• Implement and enforce health and safety standards, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and promoting a safe working environment.
• Foster a positive and collaborative working environment, encouraging open communication and teamwork among all staff members.

Requirements

• Proven experience in hospitalityor in a similar role, preferably in a high-volume restaurant environment
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team
• In-depth knowledge of culinary techniques, food safety regulations, and kitchen operations
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Solid understanding of financial management principles, including budgeting, cost control, and inventory management
• Effective communication skills to liaise with team members, executive chef, and other departments
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

Benefits

• paid vacation
• comprehensive medical plan
• dining credit

If you are passionate about culinary excellence, possess strong leadership abilities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to join our team.