Kitchen Manager - Open-Kitchen Leader in a Premium Concept

King's Seafood Company; Laguna Hills (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining Discount

Vacation & Sick Time

401k Match

Education Reimbursement

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Pet Discounts

Job summary

Kings Fish House, part of Kings Seafood Company, is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, ensure quality, and uphold service standards in a fast-paced environment.

You will train cooks, manage prep, ordering, and sanitation, while collaborating with the Executive Kitchen Manager to optimize costs and guest satisfaction.

This role offers competitive compensation, paid time off, dining discounts, and 401k matching as part of a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• 2 years experience as a cook supervisor/Manager.
• High school graduate.
• Any formal culinary training.
• Ability to analyze and participate in financial planning.
• Ability to communicate verbal and written English with Guests, management and co-workers.
• Ability to maintain complete knowledge of all cooking techniques required to prepare restaurant menu items.
• Ability to maintain complete knowledge of all menu and special items, their preparation method/time, all ingredients and quality standards, taste, appearance, texture, temperature, garnish and method of presentation.

Responsibilities

• Complete opening and closing duties as assigned to set up the day for success.
• Creating prep lists for all kitchen crew.
• Support the preparation of all food items for meal period and next service.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned station and service areas.
• Alert Chef as to any deficiencies of food items and/or any maintenance needs or safety hazards.
• Develop all kitchen crew for cross training and promotion.
• Participate and lead roll out programs to the menu, seasonal items, and recipe changes.
• Supports the corrective action plans for kitchen.
• Participates in interviews and selection of new kitchen crew.
• Interacts with Guests - table visits, complaints, special requests.
• Participates all kitchen crew meeting.

Skills

Leadership

Financial planning

English communication

Cooking techniques

Menu knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Culinary training

Job description

Kings Fish House, part of Kings Seafood Company, is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, ensure quality, and uphold service standards in a fast-paced environment.

You will train cooks, manage prep, ordering, and sanitation, while collaborating with the Executive Kitchen Manager to optimize costs and guest satisfaction.

This role offers competitive compensation, paid time off, dining discounts, and 401k matching as part of a comprehensive benefits package.