Sweet Lemon Inn & Kitchen in Georgetown, TX is looking for one kitchen manager to join our team. We are located on 812 S Church St. Our ideal candidate is self-driven, ambitious, and engaged.

We are looking for a Kitchen Manager to supervise daily back of house restaurant operations.

Head Chef/Kitchen Manager responsibilities include supervising the food prep and cooking, maintaining a fully-stocked kitchen inventory and complying with safety and cleanliness standards. To be successful in this role, you should be able to manage our kitchen staff and guide them to deliver quality food on time.

Ultimately, you will ensure all plates are properly cooked and served and our customers have a pleasant dining experience.

Responsibilities:

• Manage kitchen staff and coordinate food orders
• Supervise food prep and cooking
• Check food plating and temperature
• Establish portion sizes
• Schedule kitchen staff shifts
• Price menu items in collaboration with the Restaurant Manager
• Order food supplies and kitchen equipment, as needed
• Train kitchen staff on prep work and food plating techniques
• Store food products in compliance with safety practices (e.g. in refrigerators)
• Keep weekly and monthly cost reports
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen area

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Kitchen Manager/Chef, or Head Chef.
• Hands-on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredients
• Knowledge of a wide range of recipes
• Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations
• Excellent organizational skills
• Conflict management abilities
• Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced work environment
• Flexibility to work weekdays and weekends
• Certification from a Culinary School or degree in Restaurant Management is a plus

We are looking forward to considering your application.