Kitchen Manager

**Responsibilities**:

- **Team Management**: Lead and mentor kitchen staff in both locations, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations. Foster a collaborative and positive work environment, encouraging teamwork and professional development.
- **Food Production**: Oversee and maintain food preparation and production in accordance with established recipes and quality standards. Ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and portion control across both kitchens.
- **Food Safety and Hygiene**: Implement and enforce strict food safety, hygiene, and sanitation practices in compliance with local health regulations. Conduct regular inspections to ensure cleanliness and adherence to safety standards.
- **Menu Planning and Cost Control**: Collaborate with the culinary team to develop innovative and appealing menus for both locations. Monitor food costs, portion control, and waste reduction to maximize profitability.
- **Inventory Management**: Manage inventory levels for all kitchen supplies, ingredients, and equipment. Establish and maintain relationships with vendors to ensure timely deliveries and competitive pricing.
- **Kitchen Operations**: Optimize kitchen workflows and procedures to enhance efficiency and productivity. Address any operational challenges promptly and proactively.
- **Quality Control**: Maintain a high standard of food quality and presentation through continuous monitoring and feedback.
- **Health and Safety Compliance**: Uphold safety standards and ensure all employees adhere to safety guidelines. Conduct regular safety training sessions and drills.
- **Budgeting and Reporting**: Collaborate with the management team to create budgets and financial reports related to kitchen operations.

**Requirements**:

- Proven experience as a Kitchen Manager or in a similar senior kitchen management role.
- Strong knowledge of culinary best practices, food safety standards, and kitchen equipment.
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills to effectively manage a diverse team.
- Organizational and problem-solving abilities to handle multiple tasks and challenges.
- In-depth understanding of budgeting, inventory control, and cost management.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Familiarity with the Pilot Software.