R&D Culinary & Kitchen Operations Lead

Al Copeland Investments, Inc.; Metairie, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Copeland Investments, Inc. is seeking an ACI Culinary Assistant to support R&D functions, maintain the corporate test kitchen, manage product transportation, and assist in R&D writing and showings.

You will perform culinary support in a high-volume kitchen, uphold safety and sanitation, collaborate with peers to control food and labor costs, and help mentor staff while ensuring guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Restaurant Management experience in a full-service restaurant setting.
• Systems-oriented with experience in a high-volume scratch and/or spec recipe kitchen.
• Strong to moderate "People Management" and communication skills
• Ability to work with peer Managers on acting plans to improve financial controls. (food costs, labor costs, and controllable expenses)
• Sanitation certification
• Good technical writing, documentation, and recording skills

Responsibilities

• Culinary Support - Test kitchen set up/break down, organization of inventory in test kitchen, support the executive kitchen manager, etc.
• Safety, security, and sanitation - Maintains and manages the kitchen's organization, cleanliness, and equipment/smallware.
• Effective business management - Partners with Peer Managers in increasing sales and maintaining cost controls regarding food, beverage, supplies, and labor goals.
• External guest satisfaction - Responsible for resolving concerns of food quality effectively and efficiently.
• Internal guest development and satisfaction - Promotes a culture of performance accountability and recognition through open communication discussions regarding expectations, performance evaluations, and ongoing mentoring/coaching.

Skills

People management

Technical writing

Documentation

Communication skills

Job description

Al Copeland Investments, Inc. is seeking an ACI Culinary Assistant to support R&D functions, maintain the corporate test kitchen, manage product transportation, and assist in R&D writing and showings.

You will perform culinary support in a high-volume kitchen, uphold safety and sanitation, collaborate with peers to control food and labor costs, and help mentor staff while ensuring guest satisfaction.