Executive Kitchen Manager

Boqueria Restaurant Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Boqueria Restaurant Group is seeking an Executive Kitchen Manager passionate about culinary excellence to lead their kitchen team in New York. The role involves ensuring high food quality, managing inventory, and developing a strong team in a vibrant restaurant environment. Ideal candidates have significant experience in upscale dining and a commitment to maintaining top culinary standards.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

Discounted meals

Flexible scheduling

Strong company culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years relevant experience in upscale restaurants.
• Strong people management skills and ability to develop teams.
• State required food safety certifications essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary offerings to exceed guest expectations.
• Manage Back of House operations and inventory effectively.
• Foster team culture through hiring and training.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Acumen

Culinary Techniques

Inventory Management

People Management

Education

State Required Food Safety Certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

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Boqueria Restaurant Group provided pay range

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Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

Are you a talented Chef looking for a new opportunity with a great company culture? Do you always sweat the details and strive for excellence? Are you a natural-born leader who loves teaching and coaching members of their team?

Boqueria Restaurant

As a Chef, we know that your skillset is not limited to the kitchen. We know that you are often told that you must have the dexterity of a craftsman, the stamina of an athlete, the curiosity of a child, and the command of a maestro. And while we realize that it's no easy feat to strive for greatness consistently, we also know that only the most passionate and competitive chefs are eager to rise to the challenge.

As a Chef de Cuisine at Boqueria, you will be responsible for ensuring that Boqueria’s culinary offerings consistently exceed guest expectations with a primary focus on maintaining impeccable food quality in accordance with brand standards. The CDC is responsible for curating par levels for ordering and managing inventory with an eye for ingredient excellence, ensuring every dish reflects a dedication to quality. They lead Back of House operations to meet established targets, fostering a culture of excellence through the hiring, training, and retention of a team of hospitality-driven A-players.

What we're looking for:

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience at comparable/casual upscale restaurants or scratch kitchens
• Demonstrated experience developing a team of "A" players at restaurants run by this individual - sous chefs, cooks
• Highly proficient with cooking appliances and an advanced knowledge of culinary techniques
• Strong financial acumen to understand financial implications - P&L, COGs, labor, operational excellence
• Ability to build par levels for ordering practices and manage inventory levels effectively with a high attention to ingredient quality
• State required food safety certifications
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office and Excel
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and plan ahead.
• Strong people management experience and abilities
• Motivated by a strong internal drive to achieve success, dedicated to delivering high-quality work.
• Ability to speak English
  
  

What we offer our team:

• Work with great people who love hospitality
• Competitive salary based on experience paid weekly
• Flexible scheduling
• Full- and part-time availability
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and supplemental options
• Paid time off and Discounted Meals
• A strong company culture with high standards
• Be part of growing an upscale restaurant group
  
  

Who is Boqueria?

Boqueria is one of the leading Spanish tapas restaurant groups on the East Coast, with 11 locations spread throughout NYC, DC, and Chicago, Nashville, Boston, West Hartford, and Atlanta. Boqueria is a lively tapas bar, inspired by the buzzy atmosphere and great food of the Barcelona "Kioskos" surrounding the renowned food market "El Mercado de la Boqueria."

At Boqueria, the open kitchens turn out tempting versions of classic Spanish tapas and small plates inspired by the season's best products. Designed for easy sharing, Boqueria has become a go-to destination for friends, family and co-workers to connect over the sharing spirit of tapas and Spanish food.

How we're committed to your safety:

Your health and wellbeing are always our top priority. Where allowed, we require all team members to be vaccinated. Boqueria has partnered with Zedic to guide our managers and team in managing COVID-19 risks.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We do not base our employment decisions on an applicant's race, sex, sexual orientation, age, color, national origin, citizenship, disability, handicap, veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Restaurants

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