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Kitchen Manager | Breakfast, High Volume!!!
Gecko New York • Edison, NJ • Posted 7 days ago via ZipRecruiter
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We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Kitchen Manager to lead the culinary team at our high-volume breakfast restaurant in Edison, NJ. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing fast-paced kitchens, handling high customer volume, and overseeing food production for restaurants generating over $12 million in yearly sales. This is a full-time position with daytime hours, no late nights.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and plating to ensure top-quality dishes and consistency during peak service hours.
- Lead, train, and mentor kitchen staff, promoting a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Manage inventory and place orders with suppliers to ensure the kitchen is stocked with fresh ingredients while minimizing waste.
- Develop and maintain schedules for kitchen staff, ensuring appropriate coverage for high-volume shifts, especially during weekends and holidays.
- Monitor and enforce food safety and hygiene standards, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Maintain and improve cost controls for labor, food, and other operational expenses.
- Collaborate with the management team to create and update menu items based on seasonal availability and customer preferences.
- Conduct regular performance reviews for kitchen staff, identifying areas for growth and professional development.
- Troubleshoot any issues that arise in the kitchen, including equipment malfunctions, staffing shortages, or supply chain delays.
- Ensure proper maintenance and cleanliness of kitchen equipment and facilities.
- Implement and uphold restaurant standards for customer service, ensuring timely and accurate food delivery during peak hours.
Qualifications
Required
- Proven experience as a Kitchen Manager or Executive Chef in a high-volume restaurant, preferably in a breakfast or brunch setting.
- Experience managing kitchens for restaurants generating $12 million+ in annual sales.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to train and motivate staff in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with a focus on maintaining efficiency during busy shifts.
- In-depth knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
- Ability to manage inventory, control costs, and ensure profitability.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with the front-of-house management team.
- Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and thrive under pressure.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Kitchen Manager to lead the culinary team at our high-volume breakfast restaurant in Edison, NJ. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing fast-paced kitchens, handling high customer volume, and overseeing food production for restaurants generating over $12 million in yearly sales. This is a full-time position with daytime hours—no late nights.
Kitchen Manager
Casual High-Volume
We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Kitchen Manager to lead the culinary team at our high-volume breakfast restaurant in Edison, NJ. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing fast-paced kitchens, handling high customer volume, and overseeing food production for restaurants generating over $12 million in yearly sales. This is a full-time position with daytime hours—no late nights.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and plating to ensure top-quality dishes and consistency during peak service hours.
- Lead, train, and mentor kitchen staff, promoting a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Manage inventory and place orders with suppliers to ensure the kitchen is stocked with fresh ingredients while minimizing waste.
- Develop and maintain schedules for kitchen staff, ensuring appropriate coverage for high-volume shifts, especially during weekends and holidays.
- Monitor and enforce food safety and hygiene standards, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Maintain and improve cost controls for labor, food, and other operational expenses.
- Collaborate with the management team to create and update menu items based on seasonal availability and customer preferences.
- Conduct regular performance reviews for kitchen staff, identifying areas for growth and professional development.
- Troubleshoot any issues that arise in the kitchen, including equipment malfunctions, staffing shortages, or supply chain delays.
- Ensure proper maintenance and cleanliness of kitchen equipment and facilities.
- Implement and uphold restaurant standards for customer service, ensuring timely and accurate food delivery during peak hours.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Kitchen Manager or Executive Chef in a high-volume restaurant, preferably in a breakfast or brunch setting.
- Experience managing kitchens for restaurants generating $12 million+ in annual sales.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to train and motivate staff in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with a focus on maintaining efficiency during busy shifts.
- In-depth knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
- Ability to manage inventory, control costs, and ensure profitability.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with the front-of-house management team.
- Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and thrive under pressure.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Morning Shifts, no Late Nights!
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