What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Manager position at Commander's Palace?
We foster an environment of growth, mentorship, and warmth at Commander's Palace. All applicants must embrace and contribute to our company culture.
In the Kitchen Manager role, you will supervise the kitchen performance to ensure efficient operations in a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for managing employees, ensuring the cleanliness of the kitchen, and expediting in Garde Manger. Success in this role will be demonstrated by providing expert leadership skills, organization, and attention to detail.
Kitchen Manager Job Responsibilities:
• Supervises food runners and prepares schedules
• Ensures that the kitchen is kept clean and safe
• Expediting Garde Manger in an efficient manner while adhering to allergy protocols
• Manage food runner labor to ensure budgets are being met
• Coaching and counseling employees
• Preparing for and leading food runner daily huddles
• Holding food runners accountable for sidework assignments
• Communicating schedule changes to Sous Chefs and Front of House Managers
• Foster an environment that creates excitement for staff and guests
• Accountability for oneself and the team
• Uphold all company standards and policies
• All other duties as assigned
Expected Hours of Work:
• This position regularly requires long hours with frequent night and weekend work
• A typical work week is a minimum of 50 hours
Physical Demands:
• Duties of this job require constant tasting of all food products in-house
• The employee must be able to lift at least 50 pounds while walking up and down
flights of stairs
Commander’s Palace can offer you:
- Career Pathways for growth within our company
- Aqua Blue U Training Classes (internal training & development program)
- Free Mental Health Resources
- Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Employee Assistance Programs)
- 401K plan with a company match so you can start saving for retirement
- Relocation Assistance
- Paid Vacation Time
- Paid Sick Time
- Employee Meals
- Employee Discount
- We are closed on Mardi Gras Day and Christmas Day
You can always apply in person in business attire, Monday - Friday, between 2 pm and 4 pm, or
Email careers @commanderspalace.com with your resume.
Check out our website www.commanderspalace.com for all open positions and career fair dates.
We look forward to meeting you!
A New Orleans landmark since 1893, Commander’s Palace blends bold culinary creativity with fanatical hospitality and rollicking Louisiana charm. Nestled in the tree-lined Garden District, our constantly evolving menu, legendary original Jazz Brunch, and 25¢ Martini Lunch invite you to experience life the New Orleans way. Every visit is designed to transport you to a Commander’s state of mind.
Salary : $55,000