We are looking for a Kitchen Manager to supervise daily back of house restaurant operations.
Requirements : Kenyan Resident
Min 2 yrs experience managing a kitchen team
Ability to cook various cuisines
Detailed ingredient knowledge and cooking method knowledge
Your responsibilities include supervising the food prep and cooking, maintaining a fully-stocked kitchen inventory and complying with safety and cleanliness standards. To be successful in this role, you should be able to manage our kitchen staff and guide them to deliver quality food on time.
Ultimately, you will ensure all plates are properly cooked and served and our customers have a pleasant dining experience.
Responsibilities
- Manage kitchen staff and coordinate food orders
- Supervise food prep and cooking
- Check food plating and temperature
- Establish portion sizes
- Schedule kitchen staff shifts
- Price menu items in collaboration with the Restaurant Manager
- Order food supplies and kitchen equipment, as needed
- Train kitchen staff on prep work and food plating techniques
- Store food products in compliance with safety practices (e.g. in refrigerators)
- Keep weekly and monthly cost reports
- Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen area
Requirements
Proven work experience as a Kitchen Manager, Restaurant Manager or Head ChefHands-on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredientsKnowledge of a wide range of recipesFamiliarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulationsExcellent organizational skillsConflict management abilitiesAbility to manage a team in a fast-paced work environmentFlexibility to work during evenings and weekendsCertification from a culinary school or degree in Restaurant Management is a plus