Kitchen Manager/Head Chef

Kitchen Manager Job Description

We are searching for a highly motivated, experienced and skilled culinary professional to take the lead for all operational aspects of our stunning Brooklyn location as Kitchen Manager. Your primary focus will be to ensure the team is able to deliver an unforgettable culinary experience to our customers at the same time as fostering a work environment most hospitality workers can only dream of. Under the tutelage and guidance of the management team you will take ownership of the role and relish the opportunity to work towards autonomy. Your knowledge and enthusiasm will be key in driving the success of this location. With the expansion of the business into 4 locations across the tristate, and with further new locations planned there are a myriad of opportunities for growth and career progression within this exciting and unique business.

The role is a full time position and you will manage your own hours as the business dictates.

This is a perfect role for someone looking to transition from the standard restaurant Sous Chef or Executive Chef role looking for some more work life balance.

You will be required to teach a minimum of 1-2 classes or events per week (but not limited to) which will be remunerated in addition to your salary (plus tips).

The ideal candidate will have the following experience and attributes…

• A Culinary degree + 10 years industry experience to Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager position.
• Extensive purchasing, receiving and cost control experience.
• Hold current NYC food safety accreditation.
• Great people skills and can manage a team in a fast-paced work environment.
• Be extremely detail oriented and can demonstrate a high level of leadership.
• Strong administrative skills.
• Be a confident and positive communicator.
• Be very familiar and comfortable using Google’s Suite of programs (sheets, docs, mail etc) as it is a fundamental part of our business, as well as experience with inventory management/e-procurement platforms.
• Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends
• Hands-on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredients
• Google sheets experience

Your roles & responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following…

• In partnership with management you will be involved in hiring, training/onboarding and scheduling Kitchen Porters, Kitchen Assistants and Chef Instructors.
• Responsible for placing all food orders, receiving all deliveries (food, non-food & beverage), allocating and storing all purchases in compliance with safety practices and maintaining the cleanliness of the storage areas.
• Work in tandem with our Director of Beverage to manage stock and drive sales.
• Collecting orders and goods from local purveyors (Having access to a vehicle is definitely an advantage and any ‘on shift’ travel expenses will be reimbursed).
• Work in collaboration with all Chef Instructors to meet their expectations and needs.
• Enthusiastically represent Hudson Tables values by engaging in positive gestures of respect, courtesy and kindness to both internal and external guests.
• Provide insightful tours of the location and our offerings to prospective clients.
• Assist in facilitating private rentals.
• Responsible for coordinating/supervising uniform and laundry pickups and deliveries in accordance with the demands of the business.
• Manage all location printing requirements (PEW’s, Lesson plans, Recipe packs etc).
• Empower the team to take ownership of maintaining the aesthetic, sanitation and safety standards of the location.
• Monitor inventory of all operational equipment and submit replenishment requests to management where necessary.
• Undertake any repairs/maintenance issues (or enlist the assistance of local professional tradespersons) that may occur on an ad hoc basis. Report any breakages or more serious maintenance issues to the Management team in a timely fashion. You may occasionally be required to assemble flat pack furniture/equipment.
• Manage the location refuse and recycling program. This will involve coordinating with the rest of the team to ensure that refuse and recycling is taken curbside in accordance with the local collection schedules.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance

Experience level:

• 4 years

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person