Kitchen Manager

Major Food Group is hiring an experienced Kitchen Manager to join our NYC team!

Major Food Group is a New York based restaurant and hospitality company founded by Mario Carbone, Rich Torrisi, and Jeff Zalaznick. The founders all exhibit a wealth of knowledge in the food, hospitality, and business sectors. Major Food Group is committed to creating restaurants that are inspired by New York and its rich culinary history. We aim to bring each location we operate to life in a way that is respectful of the past, exciting for the present and sustainable for the future. We do this through the concepts that we create, the food that we cook and the experience that we provide for our customers.

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for the daily culinary operations overseeing consistent execution of food quality standards, food preparation, system and procedures, cleanliness, inventory and organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise the preparation and production of food items ensuring quality standards are met 
• Ensure strict adherence to recipes, weights, measurements, yields, and scaling guidelines
• Manage the line during service, ensuring efficiency and accuracy while maintaining high quality and consistency
• Maintain inventory system to ensure appropriate level of product and supply, while updating systems 
• Partner with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service and address customer feedback, leveraging a strong understanding of front-of-house operations
• Provide direction for all team members in regards to quality standards, safety and sanitation, and company policies and procedures
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization throughout all operation and storage areas 
• Comply with all local and state Department of Health regulations in regard to Food Handling and Storage

REQUIREMENTS:

• 2+ years of prior restaurant culinary leadership experience 
• High volume restaurant experience preferred
• Superior knowledge of back of house administrative duties a must
• Proven ability in teaching and mentoring kitchen employees
• Outstanding communication and supervisory skills
• Self motivated and demonstrates quick thinking
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work on-site for assigned schedule including nights, weekends and holidays

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance with Company subsidy
• Growth Opportunities
• Progressive Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Dining Allowance
• Unlimited Referral Program
• TransitChek Discount

Equal Employment Opportunity 
Major Food Group considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Major Food Group is an equal opportunity employer.