Kitchen Manager – Production Kitchen

Salary: $75k-85k bonus benefits

Location: Los Angeles, California 

We are working with an award-winning chef that operates several well-regarded restaurants and a thriving catering business, and with plans to expand their footprint next year they require a Kitchen Manager to join their team.

This role will be one with a dedicated growth plan in place, as initially this will be a dedicated position in the production kitchen but once the new location opens up, this person will ideally straddle both roles, and yes – this comes with a salary increase!!

You will be overseeing the kitchen's routine operations, including food preparation and production. It is expected that you will adhere to standard operating procedures for food quality and ensure the kitchen is compliant with the regulatory requirements for food handling, sanitation and cleanliness. You will also be responsible for and not limited to the following cleanliness.

You will also be responsible for and not limited to the following duties;

• Taking instruction from the Group Executive Chef 
• Oversees and participates in production of all pasta, stocks and sauces
• Maintains overall cleanliness of the kitchen
• Working stations as necessary
• Maintaining and checking records for temperature checks and food safety guidelines
• Mentor, train and develop the team around you
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and works well as a team

Requirements:

• Previous experience in an Kitchen Manage position, ideally in a catering or production kitchen
• Previous experience with BBQ style cuisine is preferred but not essential 
• Proven career stability and demonstrated continual progression
• Appreciates scratch kitchens and locally sourced food

If you’d like to hear more about this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with Becky at COREcruitment. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be considered, and candidates must have the right to live and work in the USA to be considered.