Kitchen Manager

Lake Barrington Shores Golf Club; Lake Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Landscapes Golf Management and Lake Barrington Shores Golf Club seeks a Kitchen Manager to lead our club restaurant’s culinary operations. You will supervise kitchen staff, control food costs, and ensure health and safety standards while delivering exceptional dining for members and guests.

Responsibilities include menu development, staff scheduling, vendor coordination, and maintaining a welcoming, professional kitchen environment on site in Lake Barrington, IL.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in culinary arts preferred.
• One year previous experience as a chef and/or kitchen supervisor.
• Certified Food Protection Manager (ServSafe Manager Certification).

Responsibilities

• Promotes, works and acts in a manner consistent with the values of LGM.
• Supervises and participates in the preparation of food for the restaurant and banquet facilities, ensuring all food and products are consistently prepared, served, handled per safety requirements and best practices are met according to LGM’s standards.
• Estimates food needs and places orders as necessary and/or as directed by the Food and Beverage Manager.
• Complies with all terms of LGM food and beverage purchasing agreements and vendor contracts.
• Develops items on the menu and publishes as required to meet customer demands and budget expectations.
• Hires, trains, schedules, manages and develops kitchen staff.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the kitchen area and ensures that it meets health code regulations.
• Monitors inventory levels, completes weekly inventory assessments and controls food costs and usage by following proper handling, storage, recipe and portioning standards.
• Inspects and handles maintenance issues related to kitchen equipment.
• Checks in stock orders delivered by vendors and assists with inventory ordering.
• May be required to direct the set-up and/or take down of club events.
• Compiles information and creates reports requested by the Food and Beverage Manager in an accurate and timely manner.
• Attends and actively participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings.
• Demonstrates a commitment to the work and success of the club and the Company by being service- and solution-oriented, having positive interactions with all club staff and members/guests, and meeting established quality, service and safety expectations.
• Performs additional assignments per the direction of club or Company managers.
• Regular and punctual attendance on site for all scheduled shifts is required.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food safety

Budgeting & cost control

Staff development

Education

Associates degree in culinary arts

Tools

MS Office

POS systems

Job description

Full-time

Description

Landscapes Golf Management and Lake Barrington Shores Golf Club are seeking a Kitchen Manager to join our team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to lead our culinary operations, ensuring exceptional food quality and service for our members and guests while maintaining a welcoming and professional environment.

Lake Barrington Shores Golf Club is recognized as one of the premier boutique golf clubs in Chicago's northwest suburbs. We welcome both residents and non-residents of Lake Barrington Shores to enjoy golf, dining, and a variety of membership options. Our beautiful 18-hole course winds through rolling terrain, tree-lined fairways, and peaceful ponds, offering both challenge and beauty for golfers of all skill levels. The clubhouse features a fully stocked pro shop and an inviting restaurant with stunning views of the 100-acre Lake Barrington.

Our Values Bring Us Together; Our Expertise Sets Us Apart. We at LGM believe these values are instrumental to our daily operations. LGM Values: Do the Right Thing, Take Care of Each Other, Find a Way, Lead, Be the Best

To learn more about Landscapes Golf Management visit www.landscapesgolf.com .

JOB SUMMARY

Performs highly skilled supervisory and preparatory work associated with food production in the operation of the club restaurant. Supervises kitchen staff, plans food and equipment requirements and maintains proper health and sanitary standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Promotes, works and acts in a manner consistent with the values of LGM.
2. Supervises and participates in the preparation of food for the restaurant and banquet facilities, ensuring all food and products are consistently prepared, served, handled per safety requirements and best practices are met according to LGM’s standards.
3. Estimates food needs and places orders as necessary and/or as directed by the Food and Beverage Manager.
4. Complies with all terms of LGM food and beverage purchasing agreements and vendor contracts.
5. Develops items on the menu and publishes as required to meet customer demands and budget expectations.
6. Hires, trains, schedules, manages and develops kitchen staff.
7. Maintains the cleanliness of the kitchen area and ensures that it meets health code regulations.
8. Monitors inventory levels, completes weekly inventory assessments and controls food costs and usage by following proper handling, storage, recipe and portioning standards.
9. Inspects and handles maintenance issues related to kitchen equipment.
10. Checks in stock orders delivered by vendors and assists with inventory ordering.
11. May be required to direct the set-up and/or take down of club events.
12. Compiles information and creates reports requested by the Food and Beverage Manager in an accurate and timely manner.
13. Attends and actively participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings.
14. Demonstrates a commitment to the work and success of the club and the Company by being service- and solution-oriented, having positive interactions with all club staff and members/guests, and meeting established quality, service and safety expectations.
15. Performs additional assignments per the direction of club or Company managers.
16. Regular and punctual attendance on site for all scheduled shifts is required.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Must have the ability to deliver a high level of customer service.
2. Ability to negotiate, organize, delegate, and prioritize work under pressure.
3. Good oral communication skills.
4. Extensive culinary skills and knowledge.
5. Understanding of safe food handling procedures and process. Able to direct and maintain a safe and secure environment and operation.
6. Proficient with MS Office computer programs and POS systems

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Associates degree in culinary arts preferred.
2. One year previous experience as a chef and/or kitchen supervisor.
3. Certified Food Protection Manager (ServSafe Manager Certification).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Seeing and hearing: read documents, computer screen, answer phones, communicate in person 0-24%
• Standing and walking 50-100%
• Climbing, stooping, squatting and kneeling 0-24%
• Dexterity: utilizing phone, typing, writing and driving 50-100%
• Lift in excess of 25 pounds 0-24%

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. This job description may be changed or updated at any time without notice.

Salary Description

$60 - $65K plus full benefits package