Kitchen Manager

Por wine house is looking for an experienced, forward-thinking Kitchen Chef who is passionate about culinary arts. The ideal candidate for this position will be a natural leader who always has a finger on the pulse of what is happening in their kitchen. The Chef will be able to delegate tasks to kitchen staff, prepare meals for our diners, interview and train staff, kitchen inventory management and partner with the Sous Chef to come up with delectable new dishes to add to our nightly special menu. If you are passionate about the restaurant industry and have prior experience as a Chef, we invite you to apply today.

Responsibilities

Setting up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and food scales

Studying each recipe and gathering all necessary ingredients

Cooking food in a timely manner

Delegate tasks to kitchen staff

Inform wait staff about daily specials

Ensure appealing plate presentation

Supervise Cooks and assist as needed

Slightly modify recipes to meet customers' needs and requests (e.g. reduce salt, remove dairy)

Monitor food stock and place orders

Monitor food and labor costs

Manage relationships with distributors and resolve issues with vendors promptly

Follow the budget established by the restaurant manager

Maintain the schedule for kitchen staff

They should be familiar with sanitation regulations.

Ensure safety and sanitation practices in the kitchen

Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items

Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area

Requirements

Proven work experience as a chef or line cook

Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment (e.g. grillers and pasta makers)

Advanced knowledge of culinary, baking and pastry techniques

Leadership, communication and organization skills

Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks in a fast-paced environment

Excellent time management abilities

Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes

Familiarity with sanitation regulations

Culinary school diploma preferred

3+ years' experience as a Chef in a full-service restaurant

2+ years' experience in a supervisory role