Kitchen Leader

maman | old town; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Maman | Old Town seeks a passionate Kitchen Leader in Alexandria, VA. The role involves managing kitchen inventory, hiring and training staff, and ensuring food safety standards are met. Candidates should have at least 2 years of supervisory experience and a Food Handler Certification. The position is full-time and in-person, with benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as a Kitchen Lead is preferred.
• 2 years of supervising experience is required.
• Food Handler Certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen inventory and ensure ingredients are stocked.
• Hiring and training new staff for quick acclimation.
• Streamline processes to maintain prompt service times.
• Develop and maintain the restaurant menu with the Culinary Director.
• Set cleaning standards for the kitchen and verify compliance.
• Create schedules for kitchen staff and track finances.

Skills

Inventory management

Staff hiring and training

Kitchen process streamlining

Financial tracking

Food safety standards

Job description

Maman - Kitchen Leader

maman is a french bakery, café and leading lifestyle brand founded in 2014 by owners elisa marshall & benjamin sormonte, with locations across north america and canada. inspired by family traditions, and the highest quality ingredients, maman offers a selection of delicious baked goods including their famous nutty chocolate chip cookie, coffee, fresh breakfast, and lunch options spanning from hearty salads & sandwiches to savory quiches. in addition to hosting intimate events, maman has partnered with leading brands for partnerships and activations. from baby showers and birthday parties to engagements, they're able to help celebrate customers & make new beautiful memories. in september 2021, maman founders elisa marshall & benjamin sormonte released the highly anticipated maman: the cookbook.

We’re looking for a Kitchen Leader to join our team! Our ideal candidate is passionate about food, beverages, and excellent customer service. You love cookies, are always ready to lend a helping hand to a colleague, and you don’t take yourself too seriously. When you join our team, you’ll be responsible for providing a friendly, helpful, and responsive level collaboration with the full BOH team. You will be based at one of our DC MAMANS.

Responsibilities

While Kitchen Leaders are responsible for a variety of managerial tasks, common duties include:

• Managing inventory so that all necessary ingredients are stocked for service
• Hiring new staff and providing training to facilitate quick acclimation
• Streamlining kitchen processes to maintain prompt service times
• Working with the Culinary Director to develop and maintain the restaurant menu
• Setting regular cleaning standards for the kitchen and verifying that staff are maintaining sanitation levels
• Creating schedules for all kitchen staff
• Tracking kitchen finances to identify areas of potential waste
• Maintaining culinary standards
• Maintaining food safety standards
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the store's kitchen, and equipment of all products
• Ensuring that all rules and regulations of the DC State Health Department are respected (maintain 'A' grading)
• Training new staff members

Job Types

Full-time, Contract

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Physical Setting

• Casual dining restaurant

Schedule

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Experience

• Kitchen lead: 2 years (Preferred)
• Supervising Experience: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification

• Food Handler Certification (Required)

Work Location

In person