Kitchen Manager

The Kitchen Manager plays a key role in overseeing all back-of-house operations, ensuring excellence in food quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction. Responsibilities include food purchasing, preparation, upholding quality standards, and maintaining the highest levels of sanitation and cleanliness. This role also involves training and mentoring team members in cooking techniques, food preparation, plating and presentation, portion control, cost management, and safety practices.

Collaboration is essential; the Kitchen Manager works closely with the Culinary Operations Manager to foster a supportive, team-focused environment where staff can learn, grow, and succeed together.

We're seeking an experienced culinary professional who is passionate about food, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining Folino Estate's high standards. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within a positive, team-driven atmosphere.

Qualifications for Kitchen Manager :

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line, broiler, sauté' pastry cook, and expediter.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a Kitchen Manager role.
• Must be Serve-Safe certified.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen, banquet, and FOH staff and guests.
• Able to work a minimum of 50 hours per week.
• Experience in managing a team, while identifying and developing employees for future leadership roles.
• Some experience in facilitating and effectively executing training of kitchen staff.
• Understanding of managing inventory, costs of goods, and overall control of financials.
• Ability to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Desired Characteristics

Duties and Responsibilities

Culinary Experience / Food Preparation :

Team Development :

Operations / Safety Management :

Executive Management :

Benefits :

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