Kitchen Manager

Lotus of Siam • Paradise, NV

10d

About The Position

Join Chef Saipin and the rest of the Lotus of Siam team in our award-winning Northern Thai food. Apply today!

Requirements

• Previous experience in a kitchen leadership role with a strong base of culinary knowledge.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Possesses problem-solving skills through the ability to diagnose and develop solutions.
• Attention to detail.
• Displays financial understanding.
• Candidates must be able to bend and lift to 50 lbs.
• Must be a team player and have a positive attitude.
• Candidate must be able to work a flexible schedule and be able to work weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity and knowledge of Asian cuisine and ingredients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing inventory so that all necessary ingredients are stocked for service.
• Hiring new staff and providing training to facilitate quick acclimation.
• Streamlining the kitchen processes to maintain prompt service times.
• Working with the Chef de Cuisine, and other managers, to develop and maintain the restaurant menu.
• Setting regular cleaning standards for the kitchen and verifying that staff is maintaining sanitation levels.
• Creating schedules for all kitchen staff.
• Tracking kitchen finances to identify areas of potential waste.
• Covering call-out stations as needed.
• Ensure consistent food quality and portion control according to recipes.
• Conduct quality checks to maintain food standards and presentation.
• Supervise and coordinate daily kitchen activities, including food preparation, cooking, and plating.
• Provide guidance, motivation, and support to kitchen staff, resolving any conflicts or performance issues.
• Maintain open and effective communication with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service.
• Report kitchen-related issues to upper management.
• Follow all SNHD food and sanitation guidelines.
• Must have a Food Handler Safety Card in Nevada.
• Handle and store food products correctly (FIFO).
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

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