Tao Group Hospitality offers competitive benefits for all full-time team members such as:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- 401(k) Retirement Program with Employer Match
- Life and Disability Insurance Plans
- Ancillary Insurance Plans
- Mental Health Support and Services
- Fertility & Family Forming Support and Resources
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Discounts
- TAO Savings Marketplace
- Time off and much more!
The Kitchen Manager position is responsible for ensuring all food preparations are met with the highest quality standards and menu specifications. Act as a leader and mentor to the line level staff, while supporting the management in essential restaurant functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Efficiently operate within pre-established food and labor cost controls and plays an active role in contributing to the outlets profits
- Maintain operational control of purchasing, receiving, purveyor lists, and inventory of all kitchen items
- Design production schemes and assists in implementation of restaurant menu and menu engineering
- Provide management and support of all kitchen employees ensuring proper scheduling and vacation planning
- Maintain high customer satisfaction through consistently introducing innovative products
- Establish measurable goals and objectives that focus on profit, product and people
- Ensure kitchen and employees meet both state and departmental requirements concerning sanitation and personal hygiene
- Ensure all hiring practices, employee disciplinary actions, and expectations of employees are in accordance with the Federal, state and local laws as well as the Culinary Union
- Ensure that employees have all required certification validated, i.e., Health Cards, and Alcohol Awareness
- Provide employees with proper training and developmental opportunities that will aid in their career aspirations
- Ensure kitchen equipment is properly maintained and functioning
- Actively interact with guests and consistently coaches' staff on guest relations skills
IN ADDITION TO THE AFOREMENTIONED ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, THE POSITION WILL BE EVALUATED ON THE FOLLOWING LEADERSHIP QUALITIES:
- Accountability
- Development
- Working relationships
- Judgment
- Quality of work
- Job skills knowledge
- Productivity
- Dependability
- Reliability
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Manageability
- Appearance
- Teamwork
- Guest satisfaction
SUPERVISION:
- Reports to the Executive Chef
EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:
- High School Diploma Required
- Minimum of two year (2) culinary degree preferred
- Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
- Valid Driver’s License
- 21+ years of age
- Maintain a professional, neat and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards
- Minimum of five (5) years prior experience at a high volume, five-Star quality operation
- Well versed in both classic American cuisine as well as a background in fast paced environment.
- Experience in labor and food cost control
- Previously worked with all products and food ingredients
- Experience planning and developing menus and recipes
- Food handling certification
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Strong coaching and development skills
- Ability to proactively lead a team
SKILLS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE:
The work environment characteristics and/or physical demands described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions
- Must have strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Must have good positive energy throughout the day
- Must be able to read the computer monitors and print legibly
- Must be able to bend, kneel, and/or stand for extended periods of time
- Must be able to move quickly through work and set the pace in the kitchen
- Must be able to push and lift up to 25 lbs.
- Small to Medium office environment
- Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environment
- 5-25 % Local Travel (United States)
- Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon the guest volume
- Expose to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials
- May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required
- Exposure to cleaning materials
- Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards
- Must be effective as part of a team; ability to interact with internal and external customers, managers, and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner
- Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
- Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment