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KITCHEN MANAGER

YCS
NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2025

We're seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee kitchen operations, manage the team, and ensure our food meets high-quality standards. This role is ideal for someone who has a passion for food and operational excellence.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO :

Lead the Team

  • You will be the example that the culinary team follows
  • Schedule kitchen staff.
  • Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork and accountability.

Run the Kitchen

  • Oversee food preparation and ensure every dish meets quality and presentation standards.
  • Maintain a clean, organized kitchen that complies with health and safety standards.
  • Manage kitchen equipment and arrange repairs as needed.
  • Perform manual labor including lifting, loading, and unloading materials (up to 50lbs).
  • Ensure proper food storage and rotation using FIFO methods.
  • You will conduct daily walk throughs of the kitchen, make recommendations for corrections, repairs, cleanliness concerns and improvements if needed.
  • You will have thorough knowledge of food allergens and handles any consumer with food allergies with a high sense of urgency
  • Manage Inventory and Costs

  • Monitor inventory and place orders to avoid shortages or waste.
  • Track and control food costs to meet budget goals.
  • Qualifications

  • Experience in Kitchen management at least 2years
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills.
  • Experience with inventory management and food cost control.
  • Food Handler or ServSafe Manager Certification (or ability to obtain).
  • Must have a valid driver's license.
  • High School Diploma / Equivalent (GED)
  • Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

    The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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