Brad Metzger Restaurant Solutions
Kitchen Manager – Successful Steakhouse Los Angeles CA
Salary: $80000 – $85000
Independently owned and operated restaurant group is looking for a hands-on Kitchen Manager for their wildly popular steakhouse. Candidates should possess a lead-by-example approach and have a strong understanding of labor and food cost controls, with the ability to adapt to the kitchen’s needs as they arise. This is a great opportunity to work with an experienced team and a group excited to support the development of their leaders.
KM Responsibilities:
- Ensure all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards
- Administrative duties to include: ordering, receiving, quality control and inventory of all kitchen items
- Labor cost controls: scheduling staff as needed based on business trends to meet set goals
- Create a positive work environment through proactive leadership: mentor and coach the team; provide performance feedback, recognition, and mutual respect
- Maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization along with the safety of all work areas
- Attending to the line as needed to assure a successful service
KM Requirements:
- 3+ years of experience as Senior or Exec Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager
- Passion for excellent food quality and ensuring compliance with all health and safety procedures as well as safe food handling practices
- Ability to lead by example, and jump in when and where needed to support the kitchen
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to genuinely motivate others
- Experience in food cost and labor budgetary controls, and strict inventory
- Flexible schedule to include mornings, nights, weekends and holidays
- Strong Spanish skills are preferred
Compensation / Benefits:
- Base Salary Range of $80-85k
- Medical Benefits
- 401k
- PTO Plan
- Closed Christmas Day