Kitchen Manager

Hillstone Restaurant Group; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillstone Restaurant Group is seeking a Culinary Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, uphold top culinary standards, and drive excellence in a high‑volume setting in Santa Monica, CA.

This on‑site role includes 8 weeks of rotational training, team leadership, budgeting and cost control, inventory management, and strict health and safety compliance. Relocation flexibility is available within Hillstone's nationwide restaurant network.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in hospitality or in a similar role.
• Strong leadership skills.
• In-depth knowledge of culinary techniques, food safety regulations, and kitchen operations.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Solid understanding of budgeting, cost control, and inventory management.
• Effective communication skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and plating to consistently deliver top-quality dishes.
• Lead and motivate a team of culinary professionals, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure optimal performance and development
• Collaborate closely with the management team, ensuring all productsmeet our high standards of taste andpresentation.
• Monitor inventory levels, order supplies, and manage food costs to maintain budgetary targets while minimizing waste and ensuring freshness.
• Implement and enforce health and safety standards, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and promoting a safe working environment.
• Foster a positive and collaborative working environment, encouraging open communication and teamwork among all staff members.

Skills

Leadership

Hospitality experience

Culinary techniques

Food safety

Kitchen operations

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication

Budgeting

Cost control

Inventory management

Flexibility

Job description

• Compensation: USD 100,000 - USD 110,000 - yearly

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Culinary Manager to join our dynamic team at Hillstone. As a part of our management, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the highest standards of culinary excellence and ensuring a smooth and efficient kitchen operation.

Newly selected managers will receive 8 weeks of rotational training on-site.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and plating to consistently deliver top-quality dishes.
• Lead and motivate a team of culinary professionals, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure optimal performance and development
• Collaborate closely with the management team, ensuring all productsmeet our high standards of taste andpresentation.
• Monitor inventory levels, order supplies, and manage food costs to maintain budgetary targets while minimizing waste and ensuring freshness.
• Implement and enforce health and safety standards, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and promoting a safe working environment.
• Foster a positive and collaborative working environment, encouraging open communication and teamwork among all staff members.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in hospitalityor in a similar role, preferably in a high-volume restaurant environment
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team
• In-depth knowledge of culinary techniques, food safety regulations, and kitchen operations
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Solid understanding of financial management principles, including budgeting, cost control, and inventory management
• Effective communication skills to liaise with team members, executive chef, and other departments
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

If you are passionate about culinary excellence, possess strong leadership abilities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to join our team.

Hillstone restaurants can be found across the nation, making relocation flexibility necessary.

Additional Information

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