Kitchen Manager

Hyatt Hotels; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee kitchen operations at their Camden location. This role involves managing food quality, training staff, and adhering to safety and sanitation standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong culinary background, demonstrated leadership skills, and be committed to delivering excellence in service. This position offers competitive pay and benefits, with opportunities for career development and a performance-based bonus.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Plans

401K Options

Tuition Assistance

Discounted Room Rates

Training & Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen operations and staff.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and practices.
• Ability to create a positive team environment and enhance service quality.

Responsibilities

• Train kitchen staff and ensure high standards of food quality.
• Manage and control kitchen labor and food cost budgets.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation standards are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budget Management

Food Quality Assurance

Training

Problem Solving

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

We are hiring a Kitchen Manager !

Responsibilities:

· Trains all associates in the kitchen how to perform their job duties to the best of their abilities.

· Writes schedules, evaluates, and directs all personnel.

· Ensures all food served is of high quality, properly prepared according to recipe and is expedited to all outlets in a smooth and efficient manner. Includes working the line during peak times.

· Supervises entire kitchen staff. Also, all utility and sanitation associates; and to provide supervisory guidance, aid, and counsel for all kitchen associates.

· Ensures that all banquets are properly prepared and serviced; timing, portioning and quality are most important.

· Ensures that proper communication takes place between banquets and the kitchen.

· Ensures sanitation standards are maintained in all areas, i.e. walk-ins, freezers, kitchen proper, and equipment.

· Responsible for the review and accomplishment of cost goals in the area of food cost, kitchen labor, and related expenses.

· Learns, understands, and refers to the Standard Operating Procedures.

· Provides for a safe work environment by following all safety and security procedures and rules.

· Learns, understands, and knows how to operate all kitchen equipment.

· Communicates expectations daily to the Kitchen Team to ensure smooth continuous operation.

· Ensures that prescribed cleaning schedules are followed and maintained at all times.

· Takes immediate action on problems that are encountered in the kitchen.

· Participates in staff and department meetings and the property MOD program.

· Assists in the establishment of goals, standards, and objectives that will further the prestige and reputation of the organization, as well as result in a more profitable operation.

· Provides associates with the tools and equipment they need to do their jobs.

· Maintains all use records, roast meat charts, recipe cards, etc., at all times.

· Prepares recipe cards and picture presentation of all menu items.

· Ensures payroll hours are submitted to the Accounting/HR Department in a timely manner.

· Is aware of all areas, including frontline, banquet productions, and plating. Never neglects one area for another.

· Assures that sufficient supplies of necessary service equipment are available and maintained at all times.

· Ensures proper staffing of the entire kitchen for adequate coverage while man-hours are not wasted.

· Physically tastes each steamed item, soup, sauce, salad dressing, vegetable, etc., to assure maximum quality and consistency. This must be done for all meal periods.

· Ensures that adequate preparation is done for all meal periods while avoiding waste through preparation.

· Ensures that approved recipes are followed at all times without deviation.

· Ensures that standards are met pertaining to storage, rotation, production, portions, and quality. Communicates any problem areas with recommended alternatives to the Food and Beverage Manager for discussion and possible solution.

· Adheres to corporate procurement programs via Purchasing Concepts.

· Understands budget applications and conforms to the budget requirements.

· React to problem areas where budget discrepancies exist.

· Interviews and hires new personnel when needed.

· Ensure that policies and procedures are met concerning coaching and counseling, progressive discipline and related documentation.

· Evaluates staff performance on a 90-day and annual basis.

· Conducts his/her self to reflect the high standards of professionalism within the Concord Hospitality organization.

· Responsible for developing performance standards, procedures, and rules used to ensure safe work habits.

· Memorize food recipes and food preparation instructions.

· Handle and operate dangerous kitchen equipment.

Benefits
We offer competitive wages. Full-time associates are eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefit package, which includes medical/dental/vision plans, life insurance, ST/LT disability options, 401K options, tuition assistance, discounted room rates at Concord managed hotels, plus training & development and career advancement opportunities.This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus, contingent upon the successful attainment of established objectives and eligibility.

Why Concord?

Concord Hospitality invests in its associates by providing training and development at all levels, from interns to executive leaders. Our “Associate First” culture supports and inspires personal development both within the workplace and beyond. Our associates are what our company is built on, and we are proud to recognize them for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. We value work life balance, diversity, and our commitment to provide the best customer service and quality accommodations in every market we exist. Concord is built on 5 cornerstones: Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability and FUN! Our associates say it best with our national company cheer heard throughout North America ---

“We Are Concord!” We support diversity and inclusion through our mission to be a “Great Place to Work for All."

Equal Opportunity Employer
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