Kitchen Manager: Lead Culinary Team & Quality

The Avra Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Avra Group in New York is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations, ensure dishes meet quality and presentation standards, and maintain high food safety practices.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, extensive culinary experience, and the ability to manage inventory, labor, and costs while coordinating evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen management experience required.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Extensive culinary knowledge and a passion for food quality and presentation.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the kitchen, including food preparation, cooking, and plating.
• Ensure that all dishes are prepared to the restaurant’s quality and presentation standards.
• Monitor kitchen equipment and ensure it is in good working condition.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, including line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers.
• Schedule staff shifts and manages time-off requests to ensure proper coverage.
• Provide feedback and coaching to improve staff performance.
• Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed, including food, equipment, and cleaning supplies.
• Manage food costs by minimizing waste and ensuring efficient use of ingredients.
• Ensure that the kitchen complies with all health and safety regulations, including proper food handling, storage, and sanitation practices.
• Conduct regular inspections of the kitchen and address any issues.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Culinary knowledge

Food safety

Time management

Staff training

Job description

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KITCHEN MANAGER

Full Time New York, NY, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1200

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

Position Overview:

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the kitchen, ensuring that all food is prepared to the restaurant’s standards and that the kitchen operates efficiently. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, extensive culinary experience, and a commitment to food quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the daily operations of the kitchen, including food preparation, cooking, and plating.
• Ensure that all dishes are prepared to the restaurant’s quality and presentation standards.
• Monitor kitchen equipment and ensure it is in good working condition.

Team Management:

• Supervise and train kitchen staff, including line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers.
• Schedule staff shifts and manages time-off requests to ensure proper coverage.
• Provide feedback and coaching to improve staff performance.

Inventory and Ordering:

• Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed, including food, equipment, and cleaning supplies.
• Manage food costs by minimizing waste and ensuring efficient use of ingredients.

Food Safety:

• Ensure that the kitchen complies with all health and safety regulations, including proper food handling, storage, and sanitation practices.
• Conduct regular inspections of the kitchen and address any issues.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Manager or in a similar role is required.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Extensive culinary knowledge and a passion for food quality and presentation.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.