Kitchen Manager
hace 11 meses
Ballston Spa
Job Description Key responsibilities for kitchen manager include: * Inventory Management: Ordering food supplies, managing stock levels, minimizing waste, and conducting regular inventory checks. * Menu Development: Collaborating with chefs to create and update menus, including pricing and portion control. * Food Safety Compliance: Ensuring compliance with all food safety regulations, including proper food handling, storage temperatures, and sanitation procedures. * Cost Control: Monitoring labor costs, food costs, and overall kitchen expenses to optimize profitability. * Kitchen Operations Oversight: Managing the workflow in the kitchen, coordinating food preparation, and ensuring timely service. * Training and Development: Providing ongoing training to kitchen staff on new menu items, techniques, and safety procedures. * Cleaning and Maintenance: Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment, including equipment and work areas. * Reporting and Documentation: Keeping accurate records of food costs, inventory, staff schedules, and other relevant data. * Staff Management: Hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising kitchen staff, including line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers. * Food Quality Control: Maintaining high standards for food quality, taste, and presentation, ensuring dishes are prepared according to recipes and specifications. Required skills for a kitchen manager: • Culinary Expertise: Strong understanding of cooking techniques, food safety, and culinary principles., • Leadership Skills: Ability to motivate and manage a team effectively., • Organizational Skills: Excellent time management and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment., • Communication Skills: Clear and concise communication with both kitchen staff and other departments., • Problem-solving Skills: Ability to identify and resolve issues quickly and efficiently.