Executive Kitchen Manager

The Executive Kitchen Manager is responsible for maintaining Back of House work schedules, cost of goods, and overseeing compliance with local and state health and safety restaurant regulations. They must be able to manage the kitchen staff and guide them to deliver quality food on time, every time.

What You Will Do

The Executive Kitchen Manager will ensure efficient department operation, maintain production goals, productivity, efficiency, quality, and customer-service standards. They will also supervise food prep and recipe execution, monitor and develop weekly staffing needs, and perform line checks twice daily.

Why It Might Be a Fit

To be successful in this role, you should be able to manage our kitchen staff and guide them to deliver quality food on time, every time. You will also need to embody Chicken N Pickle's core values: Authenticity, Community, Connection, Integrity, and Quality. Demonstrates and supports a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

• Proven work experience as an Executive Chef or high volume kitchen manager
• Bilingual strongly preferred
• Must be knowledgeable in global cuisine, current culinary trends, and cooking techniques
• Proficiency with necessary technology, including computers and computer software such as Microsoft Word and Excel
• Hands-on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredients
• Knowledge of a wide range of recipes and cooking techniques
• Ability to follow all sanitation guidelines set by the state/county
• Able to be on feet for eight hours and able to lift 50 pounds
• Excellent organizational skills
• Conflict management abilities
• Very good communication skills, bilingual preferred
• Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced work environment
• Certification from a culinary school or degree in Restaurant Management is a plus

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• 401(k) or retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance