Kitchen Manager-PURE Taqueria Inman Park

PURE Taqueria; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

PURE Taqueria in Atlanta seeks a skilled Kitchen Manager to oversee daily BOH operations, ensuring adherence to recipes and health standards. This role requires strong leadership skills and a minimum of 3 years experience in a scratch kitchen, along with ServSafe certification.

The ideal candidate must be fluent in English and have excellent knife skills. The position demands the ability to manage labor schedules and maintain quality in food preparation. Work hours range from 50 to 55 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Proven record of leadership and team building.
• Minimum 3 years experience as a leader in a scratch kitchen.
• Fluent in English with current ServSafe certification.
• Ability to stand for 10-12 hours and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food according to PURE Taqueria recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and excellent condition of restaurant equipment.
• Achieve objectives in food quality and sanitation.
• Comply with all health and safety regulations.
• Create and approve labor schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Knife skills

Butchering meat and fish

Basic math skills

Education

ServSafe certification

Minimum 3 years experience

Tools

POS system

Accounting Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: INMAN PARK, GA

Job Id:310

# of Openings:1

Company Overview

Pure Taqueria has been serving up creatively-authentic Mexican cuisine since it’s 2005 opening in Alpharetta, Georgia! Now located in 6 locations around the Atlanta area and growing. Our focus over the years has remained on serving incredible, made in-house from-scratch food in an upbeat, fun atmosphere with unforgettable service. With house-made corn tortillas and fresh, seasonal margaritas, we’re continually striving to become more authentic and more PURE!

We are seeking an experienced leader to join our team as a Kitchen Manager! He or she must hire, train, coordinate and lead a Back of the House (BOH) team that is responsible for daily operations in the kitchen, prep and dish areas of PURE taqueria according to PURE standards, programs and systems. You will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the BOH activities of all our team members at our full service restaurant.

The PURE Kitchen Manager must have excellent knife skills, and advanced ability with Escoffier techniques and butchering meat and fish.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to PURE Taqueria recipes, preparation and presentation standards.
• Ensure that all BOH restaurant equipment and systems are kept clean and in excellent working condition.
• Achieve objectives in food quality, efficiency, sanitation and cleanliness and teamwork among the BOH team members.
• Fully understand and comply with all federal, state, county and municipal regulations that pertain to the health and safety of our restaurant and our Guests.
• Develop effective plans regarding the use and combination of daily specials.
• Communicate effectively with the other members of the Management team.
• Ensure efficient use of all food products by implementing strict policies regarding product preparation, storage, rotation, receiving, and adherence to PURE Taqueria recipes and pars.
• Ensure that all products are received in correct unit count and condition and deliveries are performed in accordance with the restaurant’s receiving policies and procedures.
• Create and/or approve labor schedules by anticipating business activity while ensuring that all positions are staffed when and as needed and labor-cost objectives are met.

Qualifications

• Must have a proven record of leadership, team building, effective communication and sound judgment
• Must have a minimum of 3 years experience as a leader in a scratch kitchen
• Experience as a chef, sous chef or kitchen manager, or equivalent
• Must be fluent in English
• Must have current ServSafe certification
• Possess excellent basic math skills and have the ability to operate a POS system, Accounting Software and Microsoft Office
• Be able to work in a standing position for 10-12 hours per day
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work 50 to 55 hours per week