Zoo Kitchen Manager — Lead Culinary & Guest Experience

Elior; Phoenix (AZ); Sur place; USD 51 000 - 69 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Complimentary Zoo admission

Zoo tickets for family and friends

Complimentary meal during shift

Travel opportunities for events

Résumé du poste

Elior North America is seeking a Kitchen Manager at the Phoenix Zoo to oversee daily kitchen operations, support catering and retail food service, and help develop the culinary team under the Executive Chef. This role offers the opportunity to mentor staff, elevate guest experiences, and contribute to a mission-driven organization at a premier zoo.

The position focuses on leadership, hospitality, and high standards of food quality and safety, with onsite responsibilities in a unique wildlife

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of supervisory or management experience.
• 3-5 years of catering, banquet operations, or a high-end full-service restaurant environment.
• Current Maricopa County Food Handler Certificate and ServSafe Certification.
• Strong communicator, organized and the desire to be the best in what we do everyday.
• Passion for hospitality, food quality, and guest service.

Responsabilités

• Train, coach, and develop team members in food service, sanitation, and operational standards.
• Ensure proper portion control, food presentation, and temperature standards are consistently achieved.
• Perform and oversee food preparation and production tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Adhere to all food safety, food handling, sanitation procedures, and standardized recipes.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and create memorable guest experiences.
• Coordinate and participate in the preparation and execution of catered events and special functions under the direction of the Executive Chef.
• Maintain controls for food, supplies, equipment, and inventory.
• Assist the Executive Chef with onboarding, training, coaching, and day-to-day supervision of culinary and support team members.
• Support the Executive Chef in maintaining the highest standards of food quality, safety, cleanliness, and hospitality.
• Support daily retail and catering operations as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Supervisory experience

Catering operations

Banquet operations

ServSafe Certification

Food safety

Formation

Maricopa County Food Handler Certificate

ServSafe Certification

Description du poste

Elior North America is seeking a Kitchen Manager at the Phoenix Zoo to oversee daily kitchen operations, support catering and retail food service, and help develop the culinary team under the Executive Chef. This role offers the opportunity to mentor staff, elevate guest experiences, and contribute to a mission-driven organization at a premier zoo.

The position focuses on leadership, hospitality, and high standards of food quality and safety, with onsite responsibilities in a unique wildlife