kitchen manager

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Hot

Work setting

• Food service establishment
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Restaurant
• Management
• Bar

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Establish methods to meet work schedules
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of staff who prepare and portion food
• Train staff in job duties, sanitation and safety procedures
• Estimate ingredient and supplies required for meal preparation
• Hire food service staff
• Ensure that food and service meet quality control standards
• Prepare budget and cost estimates
• Maintain records of stock, repairs, sales and wastage
• Prepare and submit reports
• Must have knowledge of the establishment's culinary genres
• Supervise and check delivery of food trolleys
• Advise on menu selections
• May work in a team with shared supervisory responsibilities
• Train staff
• Supervise staff
• Supervise staff or team
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
• Stock refrigerators and salad bars
• Staff recruitment and selection
• Sharpen kitchen knives
• Schedule staff
• Schedule work assignments
• Schedule work of other staff
• Resolve delivery and other problems with suppliers
• Record shortages and reject damaged goods
• Record and relay information
• Recommend personnel actions such as hiring and promotions
• Provide staff training
• Plan and manage budgets
• Perform and document routine maintenance
• Negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers
• Negotiate with suppliers for the provision of materials and supplies
• Manage kitchen operations
• Maintain inventory of supplies
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Maintain stock rotation
• Maintain equipment
• Leading/instructing groups
• Inspect kitchen and food service areas
• Hire and dismiss staff
• Create new recipes
• Perform financial calculations, such as costing and budgeting
• Conduct training sessions
• Assess business opportunities and develop strategies
• Arrange schedules
• Food preparation
• Perform data entry
• Food safety/handling skills
• Manage staff and assign duties
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Arrange training for staff
• Negotiate arrangements with suppliers for food and other supplies
• Receive and register documents for data entry
• Leading/instructing individuals
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization
• Organize tasks to accomplish the work
• Motivate staff
• Modify food preparation methods and menu prices according to the restaurant budget
• Minimize hazards at all stages of the food production process
• Maintain equipment and supplies
• Identify workers’ training needs
• Develop communication strategies

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• 3-4 people
• Cook (general)
• Kitchen and food service helpers
• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate
• Safe Food Handling certificate

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Statistical software
• Inventory control software
• Point of sale system
• Basic
• Google Docs
• Google Drive

Policy and program experience

• Workplace training and development

Area of work experience

• Food services

Manufacturing sector experience

• Food

Type of industry experience

• Food and beverages

Area of specialization

• Kitchen

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Initiative
• Dependability
• Ability to multitask
• Punctuality
• Adaptability
• Positive attitude
• Time management
• Leadership

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Stocks/shares

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available