Goodwin Recruiting
Senior Kitchen Manager
Lake Charles, LAFood & beverage & lodging$70,000 - $78,000
Job Summary
Humble, Team-Oriented, Respectful, Passionate, and Positive
These are just a few words that describe our fantastic team! If this sounds like you, we would love to meet you as our restaurant group grows. We are a family, and we take pride in everything we do. Join our team!
Senior Kitchen Manager/Chef Benefits:
- Competitive base salary and Quarterly bonus potential
- Insurance benefits - Health, Dental, and Vision
- Strong culture and support system - a happy place to work!
- PTO/Vacation
- Appreciation of people and work-life balance
Senior Kitchen Manager/Chef Responsibilities:
- Train, coach, and direct team - strive for excellence
- Build respectful relationships with every member of the kitchen team while holding them accountable - integrity is essential
- Manage high standards while paying attention to every detail
- Focus with the team on creating unforgettable guest experiences every time
- Keep operations running smoothly in a very high-volume environment
- Tightly manage portion sizes, recipe adherence, prep list completion, and waste controls
Senior Kitchen Manager/Chef Qualifications:
- Must have at least 3 years experience in a full-service Restaurant KM role in a high-volume, systems-oriented casual or upscale-casual environment
- Solid and proven leadership qualities: friendly, coach mentality, leading by example, and upholding quality standards in a scratch kitchen
- Must love a fast-paced environment
- Proven ability to maintain standards, exceed expectations, and build relationships
- Inventory and Ordering are required - previous experience is necessary
- Strict adherence to safety and sanitation standards is a must
- Proactive problem-solver and hands-on work ethic
Trish Cram