Operations / Kitchen Manager at Resource Intermediaries Limited

Job Details
Kitchen Operations & Production:

• Workflow Management: Oversee all kitchen activities to ensure efficient and timely food preparation and service.
• Quality Control: Ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation adhere to company standards and recipes.
• Daily Operations: Organize daily prep lists, manage kitchen equipment, and maintain a clean, safe, and orderly, kitchen environment.

Inventory & Cost Control:

• Stock Management: Perform inventory assessments, order supplies, and maintain inventory levels.
• Financial Performance: Control food costs, monitor kitchen expenditures, and implement measures to cut waste.
• Menu Engineering: Work with management to price items, manage food costing, and update menus.

Staff Management & Leadership:

• Supervision & Scheduling: Supervise kitchen staff, create work schedules, and ensure high performance.
• Training & Development: Recruit, train, and mentor new hires, and coach staff on safety, techniques, and recipes.
• Conflict Resolution: Solve issues arising in the kitchen and foster a positive, productive team environment.

Safety & Compliance:

• Food Safety: Enforce strict adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g., sanitation, food handling).
• Cleaning Standards: Maintain deep cleaning schedules to uphold health inspection standards.

Operational Reporting:

• Reporting: Prepare daily operational updates and weekly/monthly cost reports, according to the Kitchen Manager Job Description: Duties, Skills & More,.
• Performance Metrics: Monitor KPIs like cost of goods sold (COGS) and labor cost percentages to identify improvement areas.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or BSC required
• Culinary school training or hospitality degree preferred
• 3+ years of kitchen experience, including supervisory roles.

Core Competencies Needed:

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in POS systems and Microsoft Excel for inventory.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.