Primary Objective of Position

Ensure continued operation of the kitchen and assuring that consistency and standards are met in regards to food production, preparation, cleanliness, storage, and stocking of products.

Essential Functions

• Completes quality control line check for each meal period.
• Overlooks kitchen preparation of all stations and the production of all food.
• Verifies all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies and procedures are maintained by culinary staff.
• Assist in the hiring and training of culinary staff.
• Sets-up and ensures kitchen stations are ready to serve prior to service.
• Maintains high standards of quality and appearance of all food prepared and served.
• Develops organized prep sheets with each menu change.
• Ensures food tickets are complete and out in a timely manner.
• Oversees and supports line cooks in synchronizing food procurement as well as other food preparation tasks.
• Assures that all recipes are followed.
• Ensures quantity of daily prepped foods to ensure the restaurant runs as smoothly and efficiently as possible.
• Complies with all sanitation standards (temperature logs, sanitation walkthroughs etc.)
• Carries out entry of inventory, purchases/ invoices.
• Manages labor costs, food purchasing and utilization to maximize cost efficiencies.
• Ensures cleanliness and high sanitation standards are maintained at all times.
• Organizes and maintains stock rooms and walk-in refrigerators.
• Trains line cooks on all aspects of the role to help and enhance their cooking skills.
• Understands and complies with all company policies and procedures regarding safety, security, emergencies and energy.

Physical Demands

• This position requires long hours of standing, walking, bending, and squatting.
• It is a must that this person is physically able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds or more.
• This position may require you to work in adverse weather conditions like rain, cold and the summer heat.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Excellent communications skills