Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef, Lucky 32

Quaintance-Weaver Inc.; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Health, dental and vision insurance

401K

Paid annual leave (vacation, sick, etc

Family medical leave

Job summary

Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen in Cary, NC seeks a friendly and energetic Kitchen Manager/Sous Chef to lead our kitchen team in a fast-paced environment. You will uphold our mission to deliver outstanding guest experiences while managing shifts, quality, and safety.

The role requires 5+ years of kitchen leadership in full-service dining, strong leadership and communication skills, and a passion for mentoring staff.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in kitchen leadership in a full-service, moderate to high volume restaurant
• Strong leadership skills and ability to mentor staff
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, enthusiastic environment

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and perform consistently while using the mission and values of the organization as your boss
• Ensure each shift is set up for success and runs smoothly by following our systems
• Be capable of cooking and stepping onto the line to work a station during a shift
• Coach and mentor fellow colleagues creating a safe, fair work environment
• Read and communicate orders and coordinate needs from multiple departments and service team members
• Lead a team that prepares and executes food quickly and consistently by following established systems
• Take responsibility for recruiting and developing great staff members
• Take ownership of payroll, food cost and wastage
• Create an environment where leaders are prompted to develop their skills
• Ensure staff attend meetings and education opportunities

Skills

Leadership experience in kitchen

Excellent interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Culinary school background (preferred)

Job description

Restaurant and Hotel Job Openings near Greensboro and Cary, NC

See all current openings and apply for positions at Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen, Print Works Bistro, Green Valley Grill, O.Henry Hotel and Proximity Hotel in Greensboro and Cary, NC.

Location: Cary, NC

Job Id:3977

# of Openings:1

Hours: Full Time

Lucky 32 is looking for a friendly and energeticKitchen Managerto join their team of enthusiastic restaurant professionals who provide outstanding experiences to the guests they serve in a fast-paced environment. To deliver the type of outstanding experience we provide our guests, we need remarkable individuals who are committed to making a difference.

Our common objective is articulated in our mission, which, in summary, is to be of genuine service to our guests, fellow staff members, owners, and the Earth and her people.

What are the responsibilities of aKitchen Manager / Sous Chef ?

• Communicate clearly and perform consistently while using the mission and values of the organization as your boss
• Responsible for ensuring that each shift is set up for success, runs smoothly (great cook times, delicious tasting dishesand great moral) and is broken down co nsistently following our systems
• Be both a fantastic cook and chef, showing that you are able toone day work a sta tion on the line during a shift with the same energy and interest as creating exciting specials
• Act as a coach and mentor to fellowc olleagues creating a safe, fair work environment
• Ensure that allorders are read and communicated efficiently making sure to effectively integrating the needs from multiple departments and service team members
• Lead a team that will prepare a execute food quickly and consistently by following our established systems
• Taking responsibility for recruiting and hiring great people, then developing them into Lucky Star staff members
• Take ownership of the financial aspects of the restaurant including payroll, food cost and wastage.
• Create an environment where leaders are prompted to further develop their skills in order to grow
• Make sure that all staff members arebeing involved in all staff members meetings and education opportunities

What skills and experience are desired for aKitchen Manager / Sous Chef ?

• 5 plus years’ experience in kitchen leadership in a full-service, moderate to high volume restaurant
• Strong leadership skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Desire to work in a fast paced, enthusiastic environment
• Culinary school background is a plus
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K
• Paid annual leave (vacation, sick, personal, etc.)
• Family medical leave and domestic partner benefits
• Industry related continuing education and frame of reference opportunities