Kitchen Manager

VESTA PROPERTY SERVICES INC • Greater Sun Center, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the General Manager, this hands-on position supervises, manages and is responsible for all aspects of the culinary operation including purchasing, receiving, storage, preparations, production and service.

Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time; bend, stretch and reach.
• Prior kitchen experience
• Five to seven years prior management experience.
• High standards of integrity and reliability.

Nice To Haves

• College degree in hospitality, management, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains quality products and presentations according to company standards.
• Responsible for all food preparation for the Cafes and Banquets.
• Maintains high sanitation standards, including food handling and storage.
• Produce Kitchen Production Schedules on a daily and weekly basis.
• Conducts monthly sanitation and safety inspections with the General Manager.
• Assists in development of menu selections and standardize recipes with the Department Managers.
• Observe workers engaged in preparing, portioning, and garnishing foods to ensure that methods of cooking and sizes of portions are consistent in all food outlets.
• Frequently instruct and trains cooking personnel in proper cooking techniques.
• Cooks and prepares dishes, soups, sauces, main course, desserts for all banquet functions.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures/standards.
• Establish the day's priorities and assign production and prep tasks to staff to execute.
• Meet with General Manager to review schedules, assignments, anticipated business levels, changes, and other information pertinent to the job performance.
• Communicate additions or changes to the assignments as they arise throughout the shift.
• Responsible for end of month physical inventories, food credits, waste and spoilage, transfers and requisitions in all food and beverage locations.
• Review the market list with Sysco for cost fluctuation on high volume items.
• Requisition the day’s supplies and ensure that they are received and stored correctly.
• Ensure quality of products received.
• Ensure that each Kitchen work area is stocked with specified tools, supplies and equipment to meet the business demand.
• Monitor performance of staff and ensure all procedures are completed to the department standards; rectify deficiencies with respective personnel.
• Work on PC line during service and assist wherever needed.
• Inspect the cleanliness of the line, floor, all kitchen stations.
• Direct staff to rectify any deficiencies.
• Ensure that staff maintain and strictly abide by Florida State sanitation/Health regulations and Club requirements.
• Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by Health Department and Vesta requirements.
• Instruct staff in the correct usage and care of all machinery in the Kitchen operation, stressing safety.
• Complete work orders for maintenance repairs and submit to Maintenance directly for urgent repairs.
• Review sales and food cost daily; resolve any discrepancies with the General Manager.
• Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food and labor costs.
• Foster and promote a cooperative working climate, maximizing productivity and employee morale.
• Prepare weekly work schedules for all assigned personnel in accordance with staffing guidelines and forecasted labor costs.
• Adjust schedules throughout the week to meet business demands.
• This position manages all kitchen staff and operations.

Benefits

• We offer benefits such as medical, dental and vision, life and disability, 401K retirement plans, and additional benefits such as Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account and Pet Discount Plan.
• In Addition, we provide support by offering free counseling sessions, legal advice sessions, professional development and an outstanding referral program- to both our Full-time and Part-time staff associates!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed