Kitchen Manager

Pga West; La Quinta, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PGA West in La Quinta, CA seeks a Kitchen Manager to oversee banquet and restaurant food production, ensuring high-quality culinary services for Members and guests. You will manage menu planning, cost control, and supervise staff, while maintaining sanitation and safety standards in a fast-paced, upscale environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating daily operations, mentoring cooks, and assisting with special events and private functions to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Cook required.
• Culinary degree or ACF equivalent preferred.
• Serve safe certification is required.
• Strong sanitation knowledge.
• Able to understand and communicate in English.
• Must be able to communicate effectively to team members and managers.
• Possess a team member spirit and work closely with others.
• Have a sense of urgency.
• Strive to exceed member expectations.
• Pays attention to details, anticipate needs, be consistent in delivering superior experiences and have caring and respect for all.
• Experience working in a country club environment is preferred/2 years prior restaurant experience required.
• Understanding of how kitchen equipment operates

Responsibilities

• Manages food production for banquet functions including menu planning and personnel supervision.
• Manages food production for holiday buffets, Sunday brunch and other special occasions including menu development, costing and execution.
• Assists with production of daily specials for restaurants when requested.
• Assists in the hiring, orientation, training and on-going supervision of all employees involved with banquet food production.
• Establishes and maintains professional standards of conduct and appearance at all times.
• Assists / relieves the Sous Chef whenever reduced banquet volume allows.
• Serves on the banquet function committee to assist in the planning of food-related aspects of each special event.
• Establishes and adheres to food cost goals for banquet functions; takes corrective action as necessary to assure that financial goals are attained.
• Performs other special, ad-hoc duties as requested by the Executive Chef.

Skills

Cook experience

Education

Culinary degree or ACF equivalent

Serve Safe certification

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for ensuring the highest quality of culinary services for our Members and guests. This Employee Partner supports a la carte and private event food production. In addition, s/he maintains consistent food preparation and plate presentation for a la carte venues and catered events. The Kitchen Manager also maintains a clean and safe work environment at all times of the day, helping to ensure the safety of fellow Employee Partners. Responsible for production of all food needed for banquet functions / private parties / restaurant guest. Accountable for all food costs for restaurant or banquet functions. Assists Sous Chef and/or Executive Chef during the latter’s absence.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Prior experience as a Cook required.

• This position requires considerable knowledge and experience in food preparation, and kitchen operation in high quality/upscale environment.
• A culinary degree or ACF equivalent is preferred
• Serve safe certification is required
• A sound understanding of sanitation practices
• Able to understand and communicate in English
• Must be able to communicate effectively to team members and managers
• Possess a team member spirit and work closely with others
• Have a sense of urgency
• Strive to exceed member expectations
• Pays attention to details, anticipate needs, be consistent in delivering superior experiences and have caring and respect for all.
• Experience working in a country club environment is preferred/2 years prior restaurant experience required.
• Understanding of how kitchen equipment operates

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages food production for banquet functions including menu planning and personnel supervision.
• Manages food production for holiday buffets, Sunday brunch and other special occasions including menu development, costing and execution.
• Assists with production of daily specials for restaurants when requested.
• Assists in the hiring, orientation, training and on-going supervision of all employees involved with banquet food production.
• Establishes and maintains professional standards of conduct and appearance at all times.
• Assists / relieves the Sous Chef whenever reduced banquet volume allows.
• Serves on the banquet function committee to assist in the planning of food-related aspects of each special event.
• Establishes and adheres to food cost goals for banquet functions; takes corrective action as necessary to assure that financial goals are attained.
• Performs other special, ad-hoc duties as requested by the Executive Chef.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs and stand for long durations of time.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Kitchen environment, heat and cold exposure