Lead Cook/Kitchen Manager

1400 North Muddy Creek Rd near 1400 North Muddy Creek Rd, Virginia Beach VA

Description

We are a seasonally driven, high-volume restaurant looking for an experienced & organized Kitchen Manager to supervise daily back of house restaurant operations. Kitchen Manager responsibilities include supervising the kitchen staff (prep, line, dish & expo) food prep and cooking, maintaining a fully-stocked kitchen inventory, establishing policies and procedures for BOH and complying with safety and cleanliness standards. To be successful in this role, you should be able skilled at managing a large kitchen, offer guidance to deliver quality food on time, andmaintain a positive environment. Ultimately, you will ensure all plates are properly cooked and served and our customers have a pleasant dining experience. Responsibilities Manage kitchen staff and coordinate food orders Supervise food prep and cooking Check food plating and temperature Establish and maintain portion sizes Monitor and enforce cleaning standards in the kitchen Schedule kitchen staff shifts Price menu items in collaboration with the General Manager Order food supplies and kitchen equipment, as needed Train kitchen staff on prep work and food plating techniques Store food products in compliance with safety practices (e.g. in refrigerators) Keep weekly and monthly cost reports Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen area Skills Must lead by example and demand a high standard of performance by staff Proven work experience as a Kitchen Manager, Restaurant Manager or Head Chef Hands-on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredients Must be reliable and punctual Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations Excellent organizational skills Conflict management abilities Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced work environment Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends