What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chef Manager position at The Restaurant Zone?
Location: New Hyde Park
About the Role:
We are in search of an experienced Pizza Chef Manager to join and lead a dedicated team at one of our client’s premier pizzerias. This role is crucial to maintaining and enhancing the culinary standards our customers love. The ideal candidate is a culinary leader who can balance kitchen management with exceptional pizza-making skills while contributing to an innovative and customer-focused dining experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage a team of approximately 20 employees, providing training, support, and constructive feedback to maintain high standards
- Prepare signature pizzas and other Italian dishes, managing the kitchen at an operational level about 30% of the time while focusing 70% on management duties
- Collaborate closely with ownership on menu offerings, creating new dishes and seasonal specialties to keep the menu fresh and exciting
- Maintain a customer-facing presence, ensuring a memorable dining experience for all patrons
- Handle scheduling, and inventory management, and ensure compliance with all food safety and hygiene standards
- Foster a positive kitchen environment, motivating staff to deliver quality food efficiently and consistently
Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Pizza Chef Manager or in a similar leadership role in the culinary industry
- Strong expertise in pizza-making and menu development
- Excellent management skills, with the ability to oversee a large team while maintaining a forward-facing role with customers
- Available to start as soon as possible
- Local candidates only, as relocation assistance is not available
Ideal Candidate Traits:
- High energy, positive leadership style, with a passion for culinary innovation
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and lead by example
- Strong organizational skills, with an eye for quality and attention to detail
Salary : $70,000 - $100,000
