Kitchen Leader

maman | plaza at preston centre; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Maman | Plaza at Preston Centre in Dallas, Texas is seeking a Kitchen Leader. The ideal candidate should have a passion for food and a strong background in kitchen management. Responsibilities include managing inventory, hiring and training staff, and collaborating with the Culinary Director on menu development. Candidates should have 2 years of experience in a lead kitchen role and must hold a Food Handler Certification. Benefits include health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a kitchen lead position preferred.
• 2 years of supervising experience required.
• Food Handler Certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory to ensure all necessary ingredients are stocked.
• Hire and train new staff for prompt acclimation.
• Streamline kitchen processes for better service times.
• Work with the Culinary Director on menu development.
• Set and verify kitchen cleaning standards.
• Create schedules for kitchen staff.
• Track kitchen finances to identify waste.
• Maintain culinary and food safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with TX State Health Department regulations.

Skills

Inventory management

Staff training

Food safety standards

Kitchen process streamlining

Job description

Maman - Kitchen Leader

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 & you don’t take yourself too seriously. When you join our team, you’ll be responsible for providing a friendly, helpful, and responsive level of collaboration with the full BOH team. You will be based at one of our Texas mamans.

Responsibilities

• Managing inventory so that all necessary ingredients are stocked for service
• Hiring new staff and providing training to facilitate quick acclimation
• Streamlining the 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 is 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 stores kitchen, and equipment of all products
• Ensuring that all the rules and regulations of the TX State Health Department are respected
• Training new staff members

Job Type

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