KITCHEN MANAGER

Landscapes Golf; Leesburg, Northern (FL, KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free golf

Health insurance

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

Landscapes Golf Management and Arlington Ridge Golf Club seek a Kitchen Manager to lead culinary operations at the club restaurant and banquet facilities. You will oversee staff, plan menus, manage inventory, and ensure safety standards while delivering high-quality food and service to members and guests.

Ideal candidates hold an Associates degree in culinary arts with ServSafe certification and at least one year of kitchen supervisory experience, and must be able to work on-site in Leesburg,

Qualifications

• Associates degree in culinary arts preferred.
• One year experience as chef/kitchen supervisor preferred.
• Certified Food Protection Manager (ServSafe) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise restaurant and banquet kitchen operations.
• Plan food and equipment requirements; manage inventory and costs.
• Hire, train, schedule, and develop kitchen staff.
• Ensure health, safety and sanitation standards are met.
• Oversee menu development and vendor contracts.
• Direct setup and takedown of events as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Culinary skills

Customer service

Communication skills

MS Office & POS

Education

Associates degree in culinary arts

ServSafe Manager Certification

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Description

Landscapes Golf Management and Arlington Ridge Golf Club are seeking a dedicated and experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee and lead our culinary operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate hospitality professional to contribute to a dynamic golf club environment, ensuring exceptional food quality and service for our members and guests. Enjoy a unique perk - free golf!

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

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

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

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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%

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Multiple affordable medical plan options, including HSA-compatible coverage.
• Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance options
• Paid holidays plus vacation and sick leave that grow with tenure
• HSA with up to $500 annual company match
• 401(k) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Free golf