Kitchen Leader NO LATE NGHTS

Sessions West Coast Deli; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sessions West Coast Deli is seeking a Kitchen Manager in Mission Viejo, CA. You will oversee food preparation, manage orders, schedule shifts, and monitor inventory to ensure safety and quality.

Ideal candidates have culinary and managerial experience, strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills, and the ability to lead a fast-paced kitchen team. This non-exempt, full-time role reports to the Executive Chef/Partner and Director of Operations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of kitchen health and safety regulations.
• Ability to work well in a stressful, fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict management abilities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience supervising staff in hospitality.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift 50 lbs.
• ServSafe Manager Certification and HS diploma/GED required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation, ordering supplies, and inventory.
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Skills

Health & safety knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Supervision

Staff training

Inventory management

Scheduling

Cost reporting

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ServSafe Manager Certification

Job description

Job Description

As the kitchen manager, you will be responsible for overseeing food preparation, ordering supplies, scheduling shifts, and monitoring inventory levels. To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will have proven culinary and management experience. In addition to being an excellent communicator, you should also demonstrate outstanding leadership and organizational abilities. This position is non-exempt and reports directly to the Executive Chef/Partner and the Director of Operations.

KITCHEN MANAGER

As the kitchen manager, you will be responsible for overseeing food preparation, ordering supplies, scheduling shifts, and monitoring inventory levels. To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will have proven culinary and management experience. In addition to being an excellent communicator, you should also demonstrate outstanding leadership and organizational abilities. This position is non-exempt and reports directly to the Executive Chef/Partner and the Director of Operations.

The Kitchen Manager duties include, but are not limited to:

• Order materials, supplies, and ingredients based on demand.
• Supervise kitchen employees and organize food orders.
• Oversee the food preparation and cooking process.
• Recruit and train kitchen employees in designated stations.
• Monitor inventory levels and perform weekly inventory assessments.
• Schedule work shifts for employees.Store all food products in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and organized.
• Maintain weekly and monthly cost reports.

Kitchen Manager Requirements:

• In-depth knowledge of kitchen health and safety regulations.
• Ability to work well in a stressful and fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict management abilities.
• Outstanding communication and organizational skills.
• Proven experience working as a supervisor in the hospitality industry.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to stand for extended periods.
• The ability to lift 50lbs or more.
• Strong management skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• ServSafe Manager Certification.
• High school diploma or GED.

Previous Experience

• A minimum of 6 months experience as a Kitchen Manager or Assistant Kitchen Manager in a fast-paced restaurant environment.