Kitchen Manager

Little Beet LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage enrollment

Accrued Paid Time Off

401k with up to 4% match

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Team member discounts

Job summary

Convive Brands in New York is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to lead the kitchen team in the preparation and execution of all menu items, maintain knowledge of the menu, and uphold food safety standards.

You will manage labor, monitor food costs, assist with inventory, recruitment, and training, and ensure opening, mid, and closing duties are completed; competitive hourly pay range and benefits.

Qualifications

• 6 to 12 months of related restaurant experience or training.
• Food Handler’s Certification or ability to acquire.
• Flexibility in schedule is highly preferred but not required.
• General administrative and computer skills strongly preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, and understand the primary language(s) of the work location.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team in the preparation and execution of all menu items.
• Maintain full knowledge of menu items, including proper storage and preparation.
• Ensure completion of food safety checklists to ensure proper food handling.
• Manage labor deployment and ensure hourly labor is within parameters of set labor budget.
• Maintain and manage food cost within the restaurant.
• Monitor and maintain proper food par levels and use prep sheets to prepare correct levels of food.
• Assist General Manager in completing inventory.
• Handle any team member situations with genuine empathy and elevate to the General Manager as necessary.
• Complete all opening, mid, and closing procedures; direct kitchen team to ensure completion of all daily checklist and side work assignments.
• Partners with General Manager to recruit, interview, hire, train, and retain a kitchen team.
• Keep all areas of the restaurant clean and organized by following cleaning checklists.
• Monitor kitchen equipment and ensure it is kept in good repair.

Job description

Job Description Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team in the preparation and execution of all menu items
• Maintain full knowledge of menu items, including proper storage and preparation
• Ensure completion of food safety checklists to ensure proper food handling
• Manage labor deployment and ensure hourly labor is within parameters of set labor budget
• Maintain and manage food cost within the restaurant
• Monitor and maintain proper food par levels and use prep sheets to prepare correct levels of food
• Assist General Manager in completing inventory
• Handle any team member situations with genuine empathy and elevate to the General Manager as necessary
• Complete all opening, mid, and closing procedures; direct kitchen team to ensure completion of all daily checklist and side work assignments
• Partners with General Manager to recruit, interview, hire, train, and retain a kitchen team
• Keep all areas of the restaurant clean and organized by following cleaning checklists
• Monitor kitchen equipment and ensure it is kept in good repair

Qualifications

• 6 to 12 months of related restaurant experience or training
• Food Handler’s Certification or ability to acquire
• Flexibility in schedule is highly preferred but not required
• General administrative and computer skills strongly preferred
• Ability to speak, read, and understand the primary language(s) of the work location

Benefits

• Enrollment in Company-contributed health coverage plan
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• 401k with up to 4% match after ninety days (90) of employment
• Pre-tax commuter benefits (in applicable States)
• Team member discounts at all our brands

The hourly pay range (plus tips, when eligible) is: $18.00 - $25.00

Convive Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected class. Convive Brands celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Home to Le Pain Quotidien, California Pizza Kitchen, and Little Beet, Convive Brands is a restaurant group built by people who care deeply about hospitality, collaboration, and creating brands guests genuinely connect with. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for thoughtful, driven individuals who want to make an impact, help shape the future of our brands, and grow alongside a collaborative team.