Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef, Lucky 32

Quaintance-Weaver Restaurants & Hotels; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401K

Paid annual leave

Job summary

Quaintance-Weaver Restaurants & Hotels is seeking a Kitchen Manager to join their Cary, NC team. As a Kitchen Manager, you will ensure restaurant operations run smoothly and maintain high-quality culinary standards while mentoring a team.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of kitchen leadership experience, strong interpersonal skills, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include health insurance and paid annual leave.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure that each shift runs smoothly with great cooks and delicious dishes.
• Take ownership of the financial aspects of the restaurant including payroll and food costs.
• Act as a coach and mentor to colleagues to create a safe work environment.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Culinary school background

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:3588

# of Openings:1

Hours: Full Time

Lucky 32 is looking for a friendly and energetic Kitchen Manager to 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 dishes and great moral) and is broken down consistently following our systems
• Be both a fantastic cook and chef, showing that you are able to one day work a station on the line during a shift with the same energy and interest as creating exciting specials
• Act as a coach and mentor to fellow colleagues creating a safe, fair work environment
• Ensure that all orders 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 are being involved in all staff members meetings and education opportunities

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• 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