What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Manager position at Cantina Tequila?
Join our team at Cantina Tequila! We are now hiring for our team and are looking for qualified candidates who are passionate about bringing smiles to our customers and providing excellent hospitality. Apply online to be a part of our team!
Responsibilities:
- Maintain and exhibit a solid knowledge and understanding of all food products and skillfully apply culinary and cooking techniques.
- Conduct and develop training as needed.
- Communicate with cooks, management, employees, and guests efficiently with proper reporting and meetings.
- Create, read, measure, cost, and execute recipes.
- Understand a P&L statement and maintain budgeted food cost as well as potential labor cost.
- Create production lists and kitchen station assignments to ensure efficient execution of service.
- Ensure stations are assigned based on kitchen need and demand, working with the BOH team to execute food with correct timing, temperature, and presentation. Identify and safely use all kitchen equipment.
- Ensure kitchen equipment is properly maintained and functioning.
- Maintain exceptional menu knowledge and preparation consistency.
- Versatile in preparing both hot and cold items.
- Skillfully and knowledgeably work each kitchen station.
- Ensure food quality is superior and take action to correct any irregularities.
- Work as a team to assist all guests and employees with their needs and inquiries.
- Effectively communicate with upper management, service staff, and other departments to fulfill and address any issues or needs of guests or employees.
- Follow all procedures and policies set forth by Cantina Tequila and its affiliates. Ensure proper setup, breakdown, and cleaning of all assigned stations prior to shift changes.
- Expedite all food orders and ensure proper inventory levels.
- Execute menu items from start to finish to Cantina Tequila standards. This includes the preparation of ingredients, cooking, and plating of dishes in a timely manner.
- Oversee portion control and waste issues. Train line cooks in portioning and preparing food items according to established standards.
- Oversee and work with the prep team to ensure they are following proper SNHD rules, ordering proper ingredients, and stocking to correct inventory levels.
- Upkeep all logs. Fridge logs, Temp Logs, Sani logs, Cooling logs, or any other logs as requested.
- Ensure that all FIFO procedures are properly followed.
- Ensure that food items are stored correctly in designated areas and ensure that food rotation activities are performed promptly.
- Maintain an organized workspace.
- Maintain a hygiene level above that required by the local Health Department and ensure that food sanitation, safety, and proper food handling functions are practiced daily.
- Effectively communicate with the team in both written and oral forms.
- Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers.
- Implement appropriate disciplinary action when any Cantina Tequila policy is not adhered to. (Proper action is always inclusive of but not limited to a note to file and/or write up.)
- Be receptive to constructive feedback, be open to learning, and constantly work to improve.
- Perform all other job-related duties as requested and required.
- Have the enthusiasm to learn and grow with the Cantina Tequila team!
Qualifications:
- Proven work experience as a Kitchen Manager, Restaurant Manager or Head Chef.
- Hands-on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredients.
- Knowledge of a wide range of recipes.
- Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Work in a fast-paced environment.
We offer competitive pay, paid time off and benefits!
Salary : $55,000 - $60,000
