Kitchen Manager I

Din Tai Fung North America; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Din Tai Fung North America is seeking a Kitchen Manager I to oversee daily operations, ensuring quality and safety standards in a renowned restaurant setting. The role includes teaching staff, managing food production, and upholding kitchen cleanliness. The ideal candidate has extensive culinary experience and a passion for food excellence.

Benefits

Competitive Pay & Benefits

Employer Contribution for medical insurance

Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) Plan with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Quarterly Wellness Days

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• 3+ years culinary experience in casual or upscale casual dining.
• 1+ years of culinary lead or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Prep and Sanitation operations and ensure quality food production.
• Teach and coach Prep and Sanitation teams on standards and protocols.
• Ensure strict compliance with food safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety

Culinary Execution

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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DIN TAI FUNG RESTAURANTS

• Din Tai Fung (Westfield Century City) is located on the 2nd floor across from Nordstrom
  
  
  

DIN TAI FUNG RESTAURANTS

LOCATION: 10250 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 2400 (Level 2), Los Angeles, CA 90067 (Westfield Century City)

• Din Tai Fung (Westfield Century City) is located on the 2nd floor across from Nordstrom
  
  
  

PARKING: Constellation Place Parking available on Constellation Blvd. and Solar Way (Free Parking for 1 hour)

SALARY RANGE FOR KITCHEN MANAGER I: $83,750.00 - $102,600.00 annual base salary

BENEFITS FOR KITCHEN MANAGER I:

• Competitive Pay & Benefits
• Employer Contribution for individuals and eligible dependents' medical insurance
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Commuter Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts through BenefitHub
• Employee Meal Discounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO) to support work-life balance (accrued based on length of service)
• Paid Sick Leave (PSL) to care for your health or loved ones
• Quarterly Wellness Days - extra time off to recharge every season
• Opportunities for growth; we love promoting within!
  
  
  

JOB PURPOSE:

The Kitchen Manager I (KM I) is responsible for overseeing Prep and Sanitation operations, ensuring quality food production, proper food handling, safety standards, and kitchen cleanliness. The KM I partners with the Kitchen Manager II to ensure the back-of-house operations meet or exceed brand standards and guest expectations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach and coach Prep and Sanitation teams on brand standards, food safety protocols, and cleanliness expectations. Communicate prep priorities and production changes daily, ensuring seamless transitions between shifts. Collaborate with the Kitchen Manager II to ensure alignment across kitchen operations.
• Manage daily prep tasks, ensuring accurate production according to PAR sheets and operational needs. Validate inventory levels for prep ingredients and sanitation supplies; coordinate ordering as needed. Ensure EcoSure and health department protocols are followed, managing sanitation checklists and food rotation logs.
• Validate Prep and Sanitation schedules, ensuring proper coverage for production and dish needs. Support the coaching and development of Prep and Sanitation teams, documenting performance and partnering with the AEKM on development plans and corrective actions.
• Participate in interviews for non-exempt line positions (Prep, Sanitation). Assist in the onboarding and training of new kitchen team members, focusing on culinary execution and operational excellence.
• Assist the AEKM in planning labor and production schedules based on forecasted sales. Support implementation of COGS initiatives through accurate prep yield, waste reduction, and portioning.
• Ensure strict compliance with food safety standards, including proper storage, labeling, and sanitation practices. Support execution and follow-up on EcoSure Action Plans, health department inspections, and internal audits. Maintain cleanliness and functionality of kitchen facilities, including managing dish and sanitation equipment use and care
  
  
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR KITCHEN MANAGER I:

• High school diploma or equivalent 3+ years culinary experience in casual or upscale casual dining
• Standing long hours
• Lifting 20+ lbs
• Hot and cold temperature exposure
  
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1+ years of culinary lead or supervisory experience preferred
  
  
  

Note:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.

Din Tai Fung is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Fair Chance Initiative.

Din Tai Fung is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer – M/F/D/V. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As part of our hiring process, Din Tai Fung uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all newly hired employees. E-Verify is an internet-based system that allows employers to compare information from an employee's Form I-9 to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. This verification confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States. Din Tai Fung complies fully with all Equal Employment Opportunity laws, ensuring no discrimination based on national origin or citizenship status. Din Tai Fung is committed to employing only individuals who are authorized to work in the United States and who comply with applicable immigration and employment law. As a condition of employment, every individual must provide satisfactory evidence of their identity and legal authority to work in the United States. If the employee cannot verify their right to work in the United States within the time permitted by laws, the Company will be required to terminate their employment immediately. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees.

Applicant must be 18 years of age or older and able to provide documentation to work in the United States legally.

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