Culinary Manager: Lead Kitchen Excellence & Team Growth

Hillstone Restaurant Group; Denver (CO); 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 is seeking a Culinary Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring top-quality dishes and efficient workflow. A strong leader with culinary expertise, you will guide a team, manage food costs, and uphold safety standards in a high-volume restaurant.

The role requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays, with on-site training and opportunities for professional growth within Hillstone's dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in hospitality or 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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary techniques

Food safety

Budgeting

Inventory management

Communication

Job description

Hillstone Restaurant Group is seeking a Culinary Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring top-quality dishes and efficient workflow. A strong leader with culinary expertise, you will guide a team, manage food costs, and uphold safety standards in a high-volume restaurant.

The role requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays, with on-site training and opportunities for professional growth within Hillstone's dynamic environment.