Kitchen Manager - Knotts Hotel

Canada's Wonderland; California, Buena Park (MO, CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated kitchen manager to oversee culinary operations. This role involves maintaining a high standard of food quality and service, training staff, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational policies. The ideal candidate will have a background in culinary arts, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage a team in a fast-paced environment. Join a vibrant team where your culinary expertise will shine and contribute to creating memorable dining experiences for guests.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED and 2-4 years of culinary experience.
• Must have a California Food Handler's Card and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees kitchen operations and ensures quality food and service.
• Conducts food preparation training and manages employee performance.

Skills

Basic computer skills

California Food Handler's Card

Understanding of kitchen equipment

Ability to work nights and weekends

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-4 Years Related Culinary Experience

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview:

Responsible for overseeing kitchen operations. Maintains a steady and consistent work environment while providing quality food and service. Leads in presentation of food and ensures a consistent speed of service.

Salary Details: $68,640 - $100,000/yr. based on prior experience

Responsibilities:

1. Conducts proper food preparation training.
2. Communicates department status to the Sous Chef daily, including operational issues, employee concerns, guest complaints, special requests, losses, and any other unusual situations.
3. Manages employee performance utilizing all appropriate tools including training, coaching, counseling, and discipline, while complying with all local, state, and federal laws.
4. Ensures the availability of all needed materials and equipment.
5. Adheres to and enforces all Cedar Fair and specific Park policies and procedures, including safety, attendance, and EEOpolicies, and demonstrates commitment to customer service in all aspects of employment.
6. Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

This position requires the following education and experience, or an equivalent combination of both:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: 2-4 Years Related Culinary Experience
• Minimum Age: At Least 21 Years of Age

Qualifications:

• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• California Food Handler's Card.
• College or culinary training, or extensive cooking and production experience.
• Understanding of proper use and maintenance of major kitchen equipment, including stoves, refrigeration, slicer, knives, and dish machine.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holiday periods to meet business needs.
• Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education, and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by law.