Kitchen Manager/Head Chef

Alvarado Street Brewery•Salinas, CA

1d•$80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

This critical position will lead the Alvarado Street Brewery & Taproom culinary team. You are responsible for ensuring the highest quality preparation and presentation of casual cuisine for Alvarado Street Brewery & Taproom. This is a full time salaried exempt position reporting to our Director of Restaurants.

Requirements

3+ years culinary management experience focused on high volume operations and large staff
Proven ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
Ability to hold accountable a team in a compassionate fair, and consistent manner
Takes responsibility, inspires and leads with integrity
Flexibility and the ability to make on the spot decisions
Ability to provide superior guest experiences in demanding situations
Takes initiative, detail oriented with awareness of the larger picture
Lead staff by delegating, empowering, positive attitude
Strong communication skills, with an emphasis on listening, empathy and common sense
Ability to understand, audit and correct time records, labor, budget and inventory reports
Food handler certification
Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced environment with a growing company
Passion for beer, enthusiastic about the process and a desire to learn
Able to stand, walk, and be on your feet for prolonged periods
Able to maneuver on uneven ground
Able to read and follow written English instructions
Able to regularly twist, turn, kneel, climb, stoop, bend, and occasionally crawl
Lift and carry supplies and equipment weighing up to 50+ pounds using appropriate techniques and tools
Able to safely navigate crowded spaces
Operate food preparation appliances and machinery
Able to tolerate exposure to extreme changes in temperature
Able perform daily repetitive hand movements as it pertains to food preparation
Able to maneuver packages of any weight above 75 pounds with appropriate equipment and/or assistance
Able to move 165-pounds, using appropriate techniques and tools
Able to work in a factory/production environment which may be loud, slick, humid, cold, and hot
Able to work in indoor and outdoor environments with moderate noise and occasionally slippery floors
Able to comply with and enforce all health, safety, and personal hygiene policies and standards.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee the activities of kitchen staff with an awareness of quality and costs.
Direct the efficient running of kitchen operations
Plans and manages the procurement, production, preparation, and presentation of all food in a safe, sanitary, and cost-effective manner
Inventorying, ordering, receipt and accounting of food and supplies – produce, meat fish, dairy goods, dry goods
In collaboration with the Director of Restaurants, implement new menu items according to recipes and plating guides.
Manages employees during the shift and ensures appropriate professional standards of behavior, work standards, productivity, practices, and guest service are adhered to
Train all kitchen staff in their individual duties, required knowledge and skills.
Oversees the human resources efforts in the kitchen to attract, retain, and motivate staff while providing a safe environment: hire, train, develop, empower, coach, counsel, conduct performance reviews, conflict/problem resolution, provide open communication and discipline as appropriate.
Control labor costs, waste, and spoilage through constant attention to detail.
Preparation of staff schedules and payroll.
Edit time records and review them daily for accuracy and completeness.
Orientation and training of new staff.
Daily staff check-ins and weekly kitchen staff meetings.
Communication with management at other locations as required.
Other various tasks as assigned
Comply with all Company safety and health policies and procedures