Kitchen Manager

HC-Resource; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant is seeking a Kitchen Manager responsible for overseeing back of house operations. The ideal candidate will manage staff, ensure food quality and safety, and collaborate on menu pricing. This role demands experience in kitchen management and a strong understanding of culinary practices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Kitchen Manager, Restaurant Manager or Head Chef.
• Hands-on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredients.
• Knowledge of a wide range of recipes and kitchen sanitation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen staff and coordinate food orders.
• Supervise food prep and cooking; ensure quality control.
• Train kitchen staff on food prep and plating techniques.

Skills

Conflict management

Organization

Flexibility

Food safety

Team management

Education

Certification from a culinary school

Degree in Restaurant Management

Job description

HC-Resourceis looking for a Kitchen Manager to supervise daily back of house restaurant operations. Kitchen Manager responsibilities include supervising the food prep and cooking, maintaining a fully stocked kitchen inventory and complying with safety and cleanliness standards. To be successful in this role, you should be able to manage our kitchen staff and guide them to deliver quality food on time. Ultimately, you will ensure all plates are properly cooked and served and our customers have a pleasant dining experience.

Responsibilities:

• Manage kitchen staff and coordinate food orders
• Supervise food prep and cooking
• Check food plating and temperature
• Price menu items in collaboration with the Restaurant Manager
• Order food supplies and kitchen equipment, as needed
• Train kitchen staff on prep work and food plating techniques
• Store food products in compliance with safety practices (e.g. in refrigerators)
• Keep weekly and monthly cost reports
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen area

Skills:

• Proven work experience as a Kitchen Manager, Restaurant Manager or Head Chef
• Hands-on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredients
• Knowledge of a wide range of recipes
• Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations
• Excellent organizational skills
• Conflict management abilities
• Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced work environment
• Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends
• Certification from a culinary school or degree in Restaurant Management is a plus