Kitchen Manager

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Culinary Manager to join our dynamic team at Hillstone. As a part of our management, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the highest standards of culinary excellence and ensuring a smooth and efficient kitchen operation. Newly selected managers will receive 8 weeks of rotational training on-site. Salary: $100,000-$110,000 Responsibilities: • Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and plating to consistently deliver top-quality dishes. • Lead and motivate a team of culinary professionals, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure optimal performance and development • Collaborate closely with the management team, ensuring all products meet our high standards of taste and presentation. • Monitor inventory levels, order supplies, and manage food costs to maintain budgetary targets while minimizing waste and ensuring freshness. • Implement and enforce health and safety standards, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and promoting a safe working environment. • Foster a positive and collaborative working environment, encouraging open communication and teamwork among all staff members. Requirements: • Proven experience in hospitality or in a similar role, preferably in a high-volume restaurant environment • Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team • In-depth knowledge of culinary techniques, food safety regulations, and kitchen operations • Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment • Solid understanding of financial management principles, including budgeting, cost control, and inventory management • Effective communication skills to liaise with team members, executive chef, and other departments • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required If you are passionate about culinary excellence, possess strong leadership abilities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to join our team. To learn more, visit our website, or read a featured profiles in Bon Appetit magazine and the NY Times: http://www.hillstone.com/press/bonappetit https://hillstone.com/employment/NYTimesAug2024.pdf. Benefits: • paid vacation • comprehensive medical plan • dining credit Hillstone restaurants can be found across the nation, making relocation flexibility necessary.