Chef-Kitchen Manager

Think Aksarben • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

The Culinary Chef/Kitchen Manager is responsible for developing and maintain the food program by efficiently providing a high standard of customer service to all employees. This job ensures an enjoyable dining experience for our staff by providing prompt service, clean and sterile eating area, and a well-stocked, clean, friendly, and comfortable environment.

Requirements

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards and practices.
• Knowledge of food handling, preparation, and cooking procedures/techniques.
• Skill in managing and training staff.
• Skill in inventory management.
• Skill in communicating in a professional manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in planning, organizing, time management.
• Skill in using a computer and a variety of software, Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• Skill in managing multiple priorities and problem solving.
• Ability to translate general administrative guidelines into specific action.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to be a good representative of Think.
• Highschool Diploma or GED required.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a culinary setting/food service setting as well as a minimum two (2) years of experience managing a food service program required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree in culinary arts or culinary school training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for selection, training, department orientation, development, and performance evaluation of all culinary team employees.
• Direct and coordinate daily operations of kitchen and dining room by ensuring adherence to established workflows, sanitation/documentation requirements/standards, and customer services expectations.
• Ensure and/or maintain the safety and cleanliness of all food preparation, service, and work areas, tools, and facilities.
• Monitor demand and, as needed, reallocate resources, and/or implement new procedures or workflows.
• Plan and ensure execution of food production, menu planning, and ordering to ensure adequate food/beverage supply for the dining room, Agora caf, and the coffee program.
• Responsible for the maintenance and PM scheduling of all of the kitchen equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED