Senior Kitchen Manager | Lead, Train & Optimize Kitchen

King's Seafood Company Career Center; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid vacation

Dining discount

401k match

Education reimbursement

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Pet discounts

Job summary

King's Fish House, part of King's Seafood Company, is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead kitchen operations, supervise cooks and prep staff, and uphold quality, safety, and financial performance. You will partner with the Executive Kitchen Manager to drive consistent menus and superior guest experience.

You will learn our operating systems, lead staff development, and contribute to menu execution, while maintaining high standards in product, kitchen systems, and back-of-house profitability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• 2 years experience as a cook supervisor/Manager.
• High school graduate.
• Any formal culinary training.
• Ability to analyze and participate in financial planning.
• Ability to communicate verbal and written English with Guests, management and co-workers.
• Ability to maintain knowledge of cooking techniques required to prepare menu items.
• Knowledge of menu items, preparation method/time, ingredients and standards.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs., 10-20 is typical.
• Ability to carry up to 120 feet
• Ability to reach up to 6 feet, 4 is typical
• Ability to work off counter heights of 36 - 42 inches
• Ability to move through 24 inch aisles and spaces as small as 12 inches

Responsibilities

• Complete opening and closing duties as assigned to set up the day for success.
• Creating prep lists for all kitchen crew.
• Support the preparation of all food items for meal period and next service.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned station and service areas.
• Alert Chef as to any deficiencies of food items and/or any maintenance needs or safety hazards.
• Develop all kitchen crew for cross training and promotion.
• Participate and lead roll out programs to the menu, seasonal items, and recipe changes.
• Supports the corrective action plans for kitchen.
• Participates in interviews and selection of new kitchen crew.
• Interacts with Guests - table visits, complaints, special requests.
• Participates all kitchen crew meeting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Culinary techniques

Food safety

Staff development

Financial planning

Education

High school diploma

Culinary training

Job description

King's Fish House, part of King's Seafood Company, is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead kitchen operations, supervise cooks and prep staff, and uphold quality, safety, and financial performance. You will partner with the Executive Kitchen Manager to drive consistent menus and superior guest experience.

You will learn our operating systems, lead staff development, and contribute to menu execution, while maintaining high standards in product, kitchen systems, and back-of-house profitability.