Kitchen Manager

Chelsea Living Room is looking to hire a kitchen manager to oversee daily kitchen activities and can work with senior leadership to maintain a consistent and well-oiled machine.


Responsibilities:

• Oversee both AM/PM kitchen teams (bridging communication between AM & PM teams)
• Monitor food cost and waste
• Fill in the gaps on the line where necessary 
• Completes the daily storeroom operations, adhering to established storage, receiving, stock rotation, requisition, sanitation and security procedures
• Receive and inspect items for consistency and quality
• Maintain accurate inventory system by cross referencing items order vs. items received and accurately entering purchase order in system
• Communicate with suppliers/vendors on short shipments and goods not received in proper order and arrange for credit notes. 
• Notify management team of any receiving related discrepancies, to facilitate request for credit or replacement or damaged or discrepant goods
• Conduct weekly inventory of finished goods and raw material Store products to assigned storerooms and provide organized storage of all items for future use.
• Transport materials to appropriate storage areas in a timely manner, ensuring organized storage of all items for future use.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization throughout all storage areas including the fridges, freezer and dry storage areas. 
• Complying with all local Department of Health Regulations in regards to Food Handling and Storage
• Facilities Management and Upkeep
• Management of receiving and porter team, creating systems to make these teams more efficient
• Ensuring proper FIFO/DOH Protocol throughout kitchen spaces
• Food product invoice uploading and approving
• Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Leadership team

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a managing capacity and 4 years or more in a quality-driven, high volume kitchen
• Basic computer competency a must, preferable experience using google suite
• Experience with Foodager or other inventory programs a plus
• Must be able to bend and lift more than 40 pounds
• Team-orientated and positive attitude
• Strong communication skills a must
• Food Handlers and ServerSafe Certificate is a plus