Kitchen Manager

Kitchen Manager

Location: 703 S Church, Evanston IL, 60201

Job Description

LM Restaurant Group is looking for a talented chef to join our team at LM Hotel Operations. The primary focus of this position will be to execute recipes and dishes that stay true to our brand in delivering and exceeding guest expectations. Ideal candidates will bring a true passion for cooking and strong teamwork skills.

What will I be doing?

You would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Daily production of menu items for Evanston Corner Bistro
• Setting up cook stations and stocking them with the necessary prep supplies.
• Must have a basic understanding of kitchen equipment/machinery including but not limited to flat top grills, fryers, and ovens.
• Must have a basic understanding of kitchen equipment/machinery/cleaning products and chemicals.
• Maintaining cleanliness of kitchen equipment including but not limited to the cooktop, fridges, walls, oven, fryer, dishwasher, vac-seal, and sous-vide.
• Keep a clean and organized food preparation station.
• Complete opening and closing side work tasks.
• Ability to work in a team environment with a positive attitude.
• Communication skills
• You will be working closely with upper management, restaurant management, and hourly employees both in the FOH and BOH
• Work with servers to ensure that orders are completed according to request and on time.

What are the Requirements/Skills needed?

• Must be able to work cooperatively and efficiently in a team.
• Aptitude for multi-tasking
• Establish a positive relationship with co-workers and managers through a solid work ethic, positive attitude, punctuality and dependability.
• Organization and attention to detail
• Active listening skills
• Basic communication skills in English
• Ability to read order tickets and take note of any dietary restrictions.
• Follow recipes and directions of chef.
• Ability to complete prep lists in a timely manner.
• Properly prepare and store food.
• Perform portion control to minimize waste.
• Learn the full menu including allergens in each menu item.
• Can perform basic knife cuts.
• Must understand food cooking temperatures.

Other Duties & Tasks

• Must be able to stand for 8+ hours
• Ability to lift up to 40 pound regularly and 60 pounds on occasion
• Ability to walk, stand, kneel, reach, climb, balance, stoop, push, pull, lift, grasp, bend, twist, squat, and do repetitive motions regularly throughout shift
• Daily exposure to hot and cold temperatures, cleaning chemicals, as well as hot flames and cooking oils
• Ability to use sharp tools such as knifes for daily production.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Well groomed, professional appearance

What are the Qualifications?

• 3+ years of supervisor/manager experience
• Food Handlers certification within 30 days of employment
• Allergen certification with 30 days of employment.
• Completion of vocational or culinary school (preferred)

EOE/AA/Disabled/Veteran