Chevy's Fresh Mex - Kitchen Manager Linden NJ - Chevys Fresh Mex

Join Our Team as a Kitchen Culinary Manager at Chevy's Fresh Mex! We're on the lookout for a seasoned Kitchen Culinary Manager who eats, sleeps, and breathes fresh, scratch-made Fresh Mex cuisine. We don't do canned goods in our kitchen, amigo! As the Kitchen Culinary Manager, you'll be the head honcho running the show in the back of the house. That means keeping a watchful eye on food and labor costs, making sure every dish is top-notch, and maintaining a sparkling clean kitchen area. Come join our team and let's cook up a storm together!

In addition to a welcoming work environment and excellent opportunities for growth, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to provide you with the resources you need to succeed. Our benefits include:

• Competitive Pay
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunity
• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance for you and your family
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• Flexible Dependent and Health Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company matching
• Paid Time Off
• Dining Privileges and a whole lot more!

The Kitchen Culinary Manager is responsible for the operation of the kitchen in the restaurant, including leading and directing the work of the Culinary Team Members in daily operations.

• Assuming leadership of restaurant operations in the absence of the General Manager.
• Utilizing all forecasting systems for food production, budget, cost, inventory, and labor and scheduling.
• Managing the performance of the culinary team to drive efficient execution of all kitchen operations.
• Supporting and implementing all Chevy's Fresh Mex culinary programs.
• Consistently enforcing standards for recipe adherence, food preparation, production and presentation.
• Create an environment of trust and mutual respect.
• Going “above and beyond” to accommodate Guests’ requests and encouraging the same from kitchen staff.
• Ensuring thorough training and communication of all Company initiatives.
• Responsible for complete life cycle of all BOH team members to include hiring, training, coaching/counseling, skill development.
• Respond to guest concerns/complaints and correct errors or resolve complaints
• Comply with all safety and health department procedures and all state and federal liquor laws
• Maintain company safety and sanitation standards
• Assists and/ or completes additional tasks as assigned

• 3 years high volume, upscale restaurant kitchen experience
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary degree strongly preferred.
• Serve Safe/Food Handlers certifications strongly preferred.
• Ability to work a varied schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English – both verbal and written
• Ability to perform basic math calculations and understanding of fundamental accounting principles.
• Demonstrated ability to write, create and cost out recipes.
• Highly skilled in food preparation and cooking methods including proper utilization of cooking equipment, utensils and tools.
• Demonstrated experience with cooking and preparation methods.
• Ability to lead others and thrive in a fast paced environment.