Kitchen Manager

Hillstone Restaurant Group; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillstone Restaurant Group in Scottsdale is seeking a Culinary Manager to lead kitchen operations, ensure top-quality dishes, and uphold our brand's culinary standards in a high-volume setting. You will oversee food prep, plating, and daily production with a focus on consistency and excellence.

New managers will complete 8 weeks of on-site rotational training. You will mentor a diverse team, manage costs and inventory, enforce food safety, and collaborate with leadership to drive guest

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or a similar role, preferably in a high-volume restaurant.
• Strong leadership to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
• In-depth culinary knowledge, food safety, and kitchen operations.
• Excellent organizational and time management to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid understanding of budgeting, cost control, and inventory management.
• Effective communicators who liaise with team members and executives.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and plating to deliver top-quality dishes.
• Lead and motivate a team of culinary professionals with guidance, training, and support.
• Collaborate with management to ensure products meet high standards of taste and presentation.
• Monitor inventory, order supplies, and manage food costs to meet budgets and reduce waste.
• Implement health and safety standards and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Foster a positive, collaborative working environment with open communication.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary techniques

Food safety

Budgeting

Inventory management

Communication

Job description

• Compensation: USD 100000 - USD 110000 - 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

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

Additional Information

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