What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Manager position at HIDE+SEEK?
HIDE SEEK (838 W. Randolph | West Loop)
www.hideandseekchicago.com
Fusing comfortable elegance and a Creative-American shared plates menu, HIDE SEEK embodies laid-back luxury and a sense of connection, encouraging guests to stick around, order another drink, and focus on the people you’re with.
We are open 7 days a week for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, which can be enjoyed inside or on our patio. Like our guests and clientele, our team will be a curated collection of innovative thinkers and creative trailblazers.
We are seeking a skilled Kitchen Manaer with a progressive culinary background that has fundamental understanding of the diversity, fine touches, bold flavors and unique finesse of Creative-American cuisine with touches from Spain, France, and Italy.
We Offer: An opportunity to work with and learn from a skilled team that supports career advancement and professional growth. A competitive compensation package, paid vacation, dining discounts, comprehensive benefits coverage, and more!
The ideal candidates will be able to:
- Manage the BOH culinary team, inventory and cooridnate food orders
- Keep weekly and monthly cost reports
- Supervising and train food prep and cooking
- Checking food plating and temperature
- Guide the team to deliver quality food on time
- Establish and maintain portion sizes
- Schedule kitchen team shifts
- Price menu items in collaboration with the Restaurant Manager
- Order food supplies and kitchen equipment, as needed
- Store and label food products in compliance with safety practices (e.g. in refrigerators)
- Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen area
The ideal candidates will have:
- Leadership qualities, including the ability to inspire, teach, and coach restaurant employees
- 1 years of kitchen leadership experience as a kitchen manager in high-volume, well-rated restaurants
- Ability to support the line during service while managing transition from prep to service
- An Associate's degree from a culinary focused university preferred but not necessary
- Experience with various Mediterranean cuisines along with classic cooking styles & preparations
- Hands-on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredients
- Knowledge of a wide range of recipes
- Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations
- Excellent organizational skills
- Conflict management abilities
- Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced work environment
- Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends
*We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
