Kitchen Manager

KITCHEN MANAGER (no nights or weekends!)

Deli Time was established in 1991 to provide high end food service in Class A office buildings in the Chicagoland area. We’re focused on our growing catering division and seek a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead our team of support personnel to provide a high-quality experience to our customers.

REQUIREMENTS:

• · Minimum 3-5 years of stable work experience (2 years must be as hands-on Kitchen Manager) in the hospitality industry, preferably in a corporate catering or ghost kitchen setting.
• · Strong culinary background with knowledge of food production and banquet operations
• · Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team
• · Excellent organizational and time management skills
• · Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• · Strong communication and interpersonal skills for building relationships with clients and staff
• · Knowledge of food service management principles and practices
• · Valid Driver’s license
• Spanish a plus

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT AREN’T LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• · Oversee all aspects of the catering department, including planning, organizing, and executing events
• · Daily food preparation and cooking following company provided recipes
• · Develop and implement catering strategies to achieve revenue and profitability goals
• · Collaborate with clients to create customized menus and event plans
• · Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth execution of events
• · Manage a team of catering staff, including hiring, training, and scheduling
• · Manage outside drivers including hiring, training, and scheduling
• · Manage and maintain fleet of catering vehicles
• · Monitor and control expenses and inventory to meet budgetary guidelines
• · Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and service
• · Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations

COMPENSATION, HOURS AND OTHER:

• · M, T, W, TH, F 7:00 AM -3:00 PM (Flexibility may be required for earlier or later hours at times) NO NIGHTS OR WEEKENDS!!
• · Up to $25/hour commensurate with experience.
• · Access to Health Insurance, 401K, meal program, and paid leave.
• · Working location: Itasca, IL

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid drivers license?
• How do you get to work and how long is your commute to the Itasca area?

Ability to Relocate:

• Itasca, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person