Brad Metzger Restaurant Solutions
Kitchen Manager SFV High-Volume Concept Los Angeles CA
Salary: $90000 – $100000
Established restaurant group with a large bakery element is seeking a proactive Kitchen Manager for their San Fernando Valley location. This is a very popular and highly successful company with a loyal following. The role requires the ability to motivate and guide the team to consistently execute high-quality dishes in a high-volume setting. Great opportunity with a company which truly believes that the secret to its success has been their people.
KM Responsibilities:
- Ensure that 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
- Schedule labor as required by anticipating business activity while ensuring that all positions are staffed as needed and labor cost goals are met
- Lead, develop, mentor and coach the team, creating a positive respectful work environment
- Monitor performance of staff and ensure all procedures are completed to restaurant standards
- Follow best practices for cleanliness, sanitation and organization along with the safety of all work areas
KM Requirements:
- 3 years of experience as Exec Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Kitchen Manager, or Head Chef
- Kitchen Spanish highly preferred
- Dedication to excellent food quality and ensuring compliance with all health and safety, and safe food handling practices
- Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment
- Ability to communicate effectively in a positive professional focus
- Experience in P&L review, budgetary controls, strict inventory and labor controls
- A flexible schedule to include mornings, nights, weekends and holidays
Compensation / Benefits:
- $25.50-33.50 per hour with a typically 50-hour work week with bonus that comes out to $90-$100k total compensation
- 401k
- Group Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- PTO Plan