Lead Kitchen & Culinary Operations

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is seeking a dedicated culinary professional to lead our kitchen team with a focus on quality and guest satisfaction. You will oversee food preparation, uphold safety standards, and partner with the Restaurant Manager to balance great menu items with cost control.

We value initiative, flexibility, and collaboration, with opportunities to grow in a dynamic, guest-centered environment across our Philadelphia kitchen team.

Qualifications

• 1 year of related kitchen experience preferred.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities.
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills.
• Highly motivated and flexible with initiative.
• Flexible schedule including mornings, nights, weekends.
• Food Handler Certification (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen staff and coordinate food orders, supervise prep and cooking.
• Train kitchen staff on prep work and plating techniques.
• Store food properly and maintain safety practices.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Assist with scheduling kitchen staff.
• Promote kitchen health and safety rules.
• Price menu items with Restaurant Manager and manage costs.
• Encourage team development and growth.
• Be prepared to handle other duties as needed.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Written communication

Presentation skills

Flexibility

Food safety basics

Job description

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is seeking a dedicated culinary professional to lead our kitchen team with a focus on quality and guest satisfaction. You will oversee food preparation, uphold safety standards, and partner with the Restaurant Manager to balance great menu items with cost control.

We value initiative, flexibility, and collaboration, with opportunities to grow in a dynamic, guest-centered environment across our Philadelphia kitchen team.