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Senior Kitchen Leader | PLANTA Restaurants

PLANTA Restaurants
Miami, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/8/2025

WHAT WE OFFER

  • 100% Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance coverage for PLANTA employees.
  • A generous paid parental leave package of up to 4 weeks.
  • Work / life balance is a priority — annual PTO starts 90 days after date of employment.
  • No limit on referral bonuses for sending Leadership and Team Members our way, paid after 180 days of successful employment.
  • Tuition and professional certification program assistance up to $2,500 — we want you to reach your goals.
  • ClassPass Wellness & Fitness membership (because healthful hedonism is a lifestyle).
  • 50% off delicious plant-powered food at all full-service PLANTA concepts : PLANTA, PLANTA Queen, and PLANTA Cocina.
  • Exciting career growth & development opportunities as part of an ever-expanding company : new restaurants and new positions are always on the horizon.

PLANTA is building a team of inclusive, strategic, and dynamic individuals who lead with a focus on equity, productivity, and workplace satisfaction. Our mission is to FUEL THE FUTURE and we do this across every corner of the hospitality industry, from creative and marketing to culinary, beverage, and beyond. Together, we craft exceptional guest experiences that leave a lasting impression.

At PLANTA , our passion for hospitality runs deep. It goes beyond delivering outstanding experiences for our guests; it's about nurturing and developing our team to become the next generation of industry leaders. We are committed to sourcing the finest ingredients and embracing our social responsibility to create a more sustainable organization each day.

What you'll find at PLANTA is a culture fueled by our core values : Determined —we stand for change, and together, we plan to win. Humble —we make mistakes, but we own them and learn from them. Intentional —we genuinely care about the people and the world around us. Nourishing —we aim to leave our guests, communities, and team members in a better place. Evolving —we embrace change and champion flexibility as we grow together.

SENIOR KITCHEN LEADER :

Reporting to the Executive Culinary Leader, the Senior Kitchen Leader will be responsible for leading a team and maintaining food quality, consistency, inventory, and cost.

WHAT'S ON YOUR PLATE :

Culinary Leadership :

  • Actively participating in service, exemplifying standards, while providing hands-on coaching and quality control oversight
  • Overseeing product preparation, presentation, and service to ensure adherence to restaurant standards
  • Helping to achieve profitability goals by managing food, waste and labor costs and controllable expenses, conducting inventory counts, monitoring invoice and receiving procedures
  • Ensuring accuracy of production and recipe execution as well as monitoring purchasing activity
  • Business Operations :

  • Overseeing kitchen inventory and purchasing, ensuring sufficient stock to complete daily production
  • Reviewing all daily and weekly reports (e.g., actual vs. projected report, production sheets, inventory / invoices, daily detailed labor report) and communicating results to leadership
  • Conducting walk-throughs during each shift to monitor each station’s product quality, the status of production, ingredient supply and to ensure each station is fully set up for the day’s service
  • Operating and maintaining the working order of all equipment in the kitchen
  • Responsible for operating within all health, safety and hygiene regulations and standards per the department of health
  • Facilitating repairs, maintenance and preventative upkeep for the building, facility, and grounds
  • Serving as a point of contact for FOH Team Members to resolve guest questions and concerns
  • People Operations :

  • Communicating with Team Members and other managers / chefs to plan and setting expectations for the shift
  • Training and supervising culinary team members’ skills and techniques
  • Executing staff schedules; ensuring that all stations are appropriately staffed for the shift
  • Conducting uniform and line checks at the start of and throughout each shift
  • Ensuring that all team members are compliant with Company’s policies and procedures, as well as city, state, and federal laws
  • Performing various human resource functions, including Kitchen Team performance evaluations, corrective action, and terminations
  • INGREDIENTS YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE :

    A track record of progressive sophisticated-casual restaurant experience, with at least 1-2 years of experience in a culinary leadership role in a comparable, fast-paced and dynamic environment

    Ironclad integrity, sound decision making ability, and analytical mindset

    Ability to motivate others and inspire a positive team environment

    A strong attention for detail and commitment to upholding high standards

    Strong communication skills – written and verbal

    Passion for and knowledge of plant-based ingredients preferred, but we're happy to show you the way!

    Ability to work a variable schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays, per the needs of the business

    Fluency in written and spoken English

    High school diploma or GED

    Bachelor's degree in hospitality, culinary management, or similar subject preferred

    Ability to utilize computer programs such as Gmail, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), ADP, and any additional systems to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system

    At PLANTA we do not tolerate any form of discrimination in the workplace, including during the recruitment stages. As such, all applications are viewed by our diverse recruitment team that uses a holistic and equitable approach. PLANTA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, Aboriginal / Native American status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations in accordance with the Americas with Disabilities Act during the application process are available upon request.

    This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

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