Kitchen Manager Jobs

Cholon Restaurant Concepts is growing!! We currently have 4 locations with 3 more on the way. We are looking for a skilled leader to run our commisary kitchen.
This is a production kitchen that produces all of our dim sum items from scratch, as well as sauces, pastry, and any other items that are shared between our locations.
This position requires a strong understanding of the financial operation of a production kitchen. The ability create and implement systems to create highly efficient production levels. We are looking for somebody who has experience with asian cuisine, and is bi-lingual with the ability to speak and understand Mandarin and English.
Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain recipes, portion specifications, and standard preparation procedures and ensure that all cooks are following these standards.
• Hire, train, and mobilize kitchen teams with precision
• Maintain complete knowledge of and compliance with all company policies,service procedures and standards - including Health Department regulations; always maintains excellent kitchen hygiene conditions.
• Have a working knowledge of company invoice tracking, labor tracking, schedule preparation, food cost management, labor cost management, inventory control,and hiring, counseling, and termination policies.
• Determination of purchasing specifications and budgetary allotments for all menu items.
• Make periodic and regular inspection at events to observe quality of food preparation and service, food appearance, cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas, equipment, and employee appearance.
• Prepare operational reports and analyses setting forth progress, make appropriate recommendations for success.
• Lead and cook by example and provide guidance to all team members. Ensure kitchen operations are established and can run smoothly and efficiently in your absence.

Qualifications

• Maintains openness and willingness to learn new techniques and improve abilities.
• Possess a passion for culinary excellence with incredible skill to create exciting and accessible new dishes, appropriate for the venue's concept.
• 5 years' culinary experience in established restaurants and catering companies.
• Think quickly, multitask, and adapt to changing situations while maintaining the highest quality of product and other established standards.
• Bi-lingual with the ability to speak and understand Mandarin and English
• Proven ability to direct staff clearly and concisely while positively influencing employee behavior and performance.
• Experience in asian cuisine and/or production kitchens preferred
• Ability to work flexible schedule to accommodate business levels.
• Ability to navigate and utilize Microsoft Office Suite programs (especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), appropriate point-of-sale (POS) systems and any other required operating machines (i.e. cooking machinery).
• Certificate or degree in Culinary Arts preferred.
• ServSafe and Food Safety Handler certifications required.
• Strong financial and computer skills; has experience working with and an understanding of P&Ls and budgeting.

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