Kitchen Manager

Company: Plantega
Location: Brooklyn
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Summarize managing kitchen operations to meet sales goals, maintaining food quality, and ensuring client satisfaction. Responsibilities include food preparation, product knowledge, overseeing daily operations, leading and supervising, training and development, cost management, compliance, fostering a positive environment, efficient operations, inventory management, staff management, tip policy, scheduling, leading catering, recipe development, and catering menus. Qualifications include a certificate in food protection, experience as a kitchen manager, knowledge of food safety regulations, strong leadership skills, and flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment.

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• Key Responsibilities:
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  • Prepare and cook plant-based dishes according to Plantega's recipes and standards.
    
  • Manage day-to-day operations of the catering and delivery kitchen.
    
  • Train new team members and provide ongoing on-the-job training.
    
  • Monitor food costs, portion sizes, and waste control.
    
  • Ensure compliance with Department of Health regulations and occupational health and safety standards.
    
  • Maintain a fun and unique kitchen atmosphere.
    
  • Manage labor, prep, and order tickets efficiently.
    
  • Oversee inventory management, including ordering paper goods, food products, and managing food costs and waste control.
    
  • Assist in the hiring and firing process.
    
  • Manage the tip policy.
    
  • Write and publish the staffing schedule.
    
  • Lead catering operations from intake to delivery.
    
  • Collaborate with the CEO to develop new recipes and evolve the Plantega menu.
    
  • Develop and maintain catering menus.
    
    
  • Qualifications:
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    • Qualifying Certificate in Food Protection issued by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
      
    • Proven experience as a kitchen manager or in a similar role within the food service industry.
      
    • Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
      
    • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team.
      
    • Strong organization, prioritization, and communication skills with attention to detail.
      
    • Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment.
      
    • Availability to work 5 days a week with flexibility on the weekend.
      
    • Passion for plant-based food and commitment to Plantega's mission.
      
      
    • Physical Requirements:
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      • Ability to stand for long periods.
        
      • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
        
      • Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
        

Keywords: Plantega, East Orange , Kitchen Manager, Executive , Brooklyn, New Jersey