Kitchen Manager

Homegrown Hospitality Group; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an exciting new Mexican concept where creativity and teamwork thrive! As a Kitchen Manager, you'll lead a passionate team to create unforgettable dishes while ensuring smooth daily operations. This vibrant establishment values authentic flavors and a lively atmosphere, making it a perfect environment for culinary professionals. With a focus on excellence and community commitment, this role offers a unique chance to make a significant impact in a growing restaurant group. If you have a flair for organization and a love for culinary arts, this opportunity is calling your name!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Discount Program

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a professional kitchen with management experience.
• Proven culinary expertise in various cuisines and strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee back of house operations and ensure food quality.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and scheduling in the kitchen.
• Create daily specials and uphold food plating standards.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Inventory Management

Menu Development

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Taco Mundo Kitchen Y Cantina, Homegrown Hospitality Group's exciting new Mexican concept celebrates the festive soul of Mexican and Mexican-American culture. Specializing in tasty tacos, rice bowls, fajitas & more. The space features authentic and energetic Mexican decor with an indoor/outdoor bar and waterway seating. Our bar offers a large selection of creative cocktails, signature margaritas and staggering selection of mezcals and tequilas.

OVERVIEW
Taco Mundo Kitchen Y Cantina is now hiring a Kitchen Manager.

The Homegrown Hospitality Group is looking for a skilled, experienced and creative Kitchen Manager to add to our growing back of house restaurant team. The maestro of the culinary symphony, orchestrating a team of passionate cooks to create unforgettable dishes. With a flair for organization and a love for authentic flavors, you'll oversee daily operations, manage inventory, and ensure the kitchen runs smoothly, all while fostering a lively atmosphere where creativity and teamwork thrive.

BENEFITS FOR QUALIFYING EMPLOYEES
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Health Incentive Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Employee Discount Program, Tenured Employee Reward Program, 401(k) with Company Match, HHG Financial Stability Grants, HHD Education Grants, Paid Time Off

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overseeing the entire operation in the back of house, works in conjunction with sous chef to ensure great food quality
• Creates daily specials and delivers information regarding specs to all kitchen and front of house staff
• Upholds all specs and standards with plating of food for guests
• Oversees all inventory, ordering, and scheduling in the back of house
• Excellent knowledge of all stations on the line and outside expo
• Upholds all DHEC standards with labeling, cleanliness and safe temperature storage of all non-prepped, prepped and cooked food items
• Receives deliveries and reports any issues to vendors and General Manager
• Teamwork with co-workers, adding to a culture of fun, and attendance of staff meetings

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in a professional kitchen with significant management experience.
• Proven culinary skills and expertise in various cuisines.
• Strong leadership, management, and communication skills.
• Experience in menu development, cost control, and inventory management.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Culinary arts degree or diploma preferred.
• Experience in a fast paced, full service latin/mexican cuisine dining establishment preferred.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish / English strongly preferred.

SALARY RANGE
$60,000 - $75,000 / Annually (plus bonuses monthly)

ABOUT THE HHG CULTURE
As the Homegrown Hospitality Group continues to grow, we recognize that our success depends on exceeding the expectations of our loyal patrons.

Our success has always been rooted in a simple philosophy.

• Provide every guest great hospitality, every time.
• Maintain consistency from day to day, year to year, restaurant to restaurant.
• Commitment to giving back to the communities that nurture us.