Kitchen Manager
On-siteWhitefish, Montana, United States
Job Summary
Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth food production, cooking, and plating while maintaining strict compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards. Lead kitchen staff by hiring, training, scheduling, and conducting performance evaluations, while enforcing discipline and fostering a positive, collaborative work environment. Monitor inventory levels, collaborate with suppliers for accurate deliveries, and manage food costs through portion control and waste reduction strategies. Continuously evaluate kitchen processes to enhance productivity and support menu planning with the Executive Chef. Work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced environment.
Required Qualifications
- Must be eighteen years old
- Food safety knowledge, including familiarity with food safety regulations and best practices, along with an understanding of proper food storage, handling, and hygiene procedures
- Ability to follow sanitation protocols, including proper handwashing and appropriate glove use
- Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food preparation techniques, and industry best practices
- Excellent understanding of food safety and sanitation standards, with a commitment to upholding them
- Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop kitchen staff
- Strong organizational and time management skills to ensure smooth kitchen operations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with the culinary team, front-of-house staff, and management
- Must be able to work flexible hours, including evening, weekends, and holidays
- Must have a valid Food Handlers Certification
- Previous experience in a culinary leadership role, such as Jr Sous Chef, Kitchen Supervisor, or Kitchen Manager, preferably in a high-volume restaurant environment
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times
- Manual dexterity to cut and chop foods and perform other related tasks
- Must be able to work late nights and unpredictable hours
Desired Qualifications
- Must be able to work flexible hours, including evening, weekends, and holidays
- Must be able to work late nights and unpredictable hours
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