Kitchen Manager at Immigrant Food+ at Planet Word
Job Description
Job Description
Immigrant Food + a new concept in Washington, DC is looking for a Kitchen Manager to join our strong team. Our ideal candidate is self-driven, motivated, and reliable. Our menu is created by award-winning Executive Chef Enrique Limardo, and Chef Mile Montezuma.
Working as the Kitchen Manager, you will be responsible for part of the operation of our new concept and location in downtown D.C. You will assist in the supervision, preparation, and execution of various menu items, developing daily menu items and their preparation and garnishment. You will supervise hourly associates and you work with the Executive Chef/Chef, and assist with ordering. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional.
Responsibilities
- Train employees and monitor operations to ensure customers expectations are exceeded
- Manage employees to provide exceptional food quality in a timely and cost effective method
- Manage vendor services to maintain appropriate quantities and quality of product, purchase food and kitchen supplies as needed
- Budget and monitor inventory, labor and restaurant costs to improve overall profitability
- Implement health and safety protocols
- Produce and analyze profit and loss reports
- Assists the Chef with managing cost controls and control expenditures for the account
- Produces and execute catering events
Qualifications
- Experience working as a sous chef or chef
- High familiarity with kitchen equipment, processes, and health and safety guidelines
- Able to delegate tasks effectively and assist when needed
- Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions
- Adaptable to high traffic and kitchen volume
- Catering experience a plus
- Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
We are looking forward to receiving your application. Thank you.