Culinary Manager

612North Event Space + Catering

Culinary Manager

St. Louis, MO
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Vision insurance

    Company Overview

    Hiring good people, training them for excellence, and giving them room to grow is what sets us apart from others. We are looking for friendly, dependable, honest, hardworking individuals to complement our positive culture and team. At So Hospitality Group, we want to bring together caring, intelligent, innovative people who love to serve and lead others and are looking to join a growing company. So Hospitality Group currently consists of 3 different restaurant brands in multiple cities and growing, so your opportunities are endless!

    Job Summary

    Culinary Manager (CM) is a key person responsible for managing the BOH operations. This position is to ensure food, training, and system consistency at all of our units. Key responsibilities are: train the BOH systems and ensure proper recipe is followed and plated, mentorship and growth of all individuals in the BOH stations, effective cost controls of inventory, performance management of BOH employees, and retention of key team members. Directly works with the General Manager (GM) and the Restaurant Manager (RM) to achieve high performing goals.

    Responsibilities

    Assist all activities for the GM (General Manager)

    Food preparation and recipe adherence

    Hiring, training and scheduling of kitchen staff and back of house

    Maintenance of kitchen organization, appliances and sanitation standards

    Responsible for purchasing, inventory and cost control

    Maintain a profitable operation

    Work closely with General Manager in developing

    Assist in coordinating event scheduling, set up and breakdown

    Monitor proper use of POS system and updating menu items

    Support and implement the Company local store marketing programs

    Promote high service standards

    Leads and contributes to local BOH meetings with influential and pertinent agenda topics

    Utilize the shop reports, staff evaluations and DM site evaluations to develop guest oriented quality of service and delivering the WOW and cleanliness action plans to enhance guest total satisfaction

    Ensure that the restaurant operates efficiently and effectively within the Company’s fiscal and operational guidelines

    Ensures all operations are in line with company standards, with exceptional scores including: o P&L Statements, Shop Reports, Health Inspections and DM Site Evaluations

    Conducts all evaluations with GM and utilizes team to implement any changes necessary to maintain an exceptional score

    Food Preparation and Production

    Ensure that all menu items are made according to recipe and presented in a manner consistent with all drunken fish locations

    Maintain a working knowledge of all recipes, products and production procedures

    Ensure established standards of food safety and sanitation are maintained

    Purchase food products within established guidelines and protocols

    Oversee correct receipt, storage and handling of food products to ensure quality and freshness at all times

    Staffing and Building Great Teams

    Ensure daily lunch and dinner pre-shift meetings are done consistently

    Responsible for hiring, developing and/or replacing staff utilizing the Star Chart

    Manages BOH schedules

    Utilize established methods for interviewing and reference checks using tools provided by the support office

    Orient all new hires utilizing company handbooks and support materials

    Develop staff members by providing ongoing feedback, establishing performance expectations and by conducting performance reviews

    Provide training and recognition to employees at all levels and maintains a high team-oriented environment

    Preferred Skills

    Experience in all stations on the line, Knowledge of correct portions and recipe costing

    Creative presentation a must for individual plates

    Proactive, punctual and ability to be a good leader

    Train serving staff to understand menu items through tastings and regular updates

    Outgoing personality/ enhance guest experience Flexibility in schedule

    Able to work the line with your team to develop relationships and maintain labor cost

    Preferred Qualifications

    Must have at least 3+ years’ experience working as a Chef/Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager, in an upscale or fine dining restaurant

    Hospitality background a must

    Knowledge of computers

    Microsoft word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, OneNote

    Must be internally motivated and detail oriented and have a passion for teaching others

    Good people management skills, communication and listening skills. Must be flexible and adaptable to change

    Must be able to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends and holidays

    Culinary Training Degree

    Serv Safe a plus or willing to attain

    Benefits/Perks

    Employee Discounts

    Opportunity for Fast Advancement

    Competitive Pay

    Direct Deposit

    Health + Vision + Dental Insurance