Kitchen Manager - Chaupain Bakery : Job Details

Chaupain Bakery is a growing bakery and cafe in Orange County. We pride ourselves in having the highest quality croissants, pastries, and food. We are looking for a motivated and experienced Kitchen Manager to join our Laguna Hills team. Job duties for Kitchen Manager include, but are not limited to: Provides direction to kitchen staff, ensuring execution of all employee duties. Manages day-to-day operations of the kitchen. Work with Catering Director on catering orders to ensure they are accurate, on-time, and presented properly. Monitors kitchen operations to ensure compliance with health and fire department regulations. Ensure compliance with state, federal, and local food handling requirements and standards. Assists in the implementation and management of the kitchen and restaurant policies and procedures throughout scheduled shift. Completes the duties of a line cook when needed and is capable of performing the duties of all kitchen positions. Ensures products are stored at the correct temperatures and the recipe books are up to date with current menu items, portions, and ingredients. Ensures utilization of daily prep sheets and meat/fish yield sheets daily and that product counts are recorded accurately daily. Participates in monthly inventory process. Anticipates, identifies, and corrects any issues with inventory, systems, and staffing. Monitors labor costs to attain budgeted goals within restaurant policies and procedures. Oversees and approves training and development of kitchen staff. Participates in the hiring process by conducting interviews and making hiring recommendations. Qualifications and Skills: Customer service People management, fostering teamwork, and giving constructive feedback Planning and multi-tasking Developing budgets Self-motivated with high energy level Conflict resolution Respect for other Food Quality Back of Operations Catering Food inventory Menu development Education, Experience, and Licenses High school diploma/GED 5+ years in food industry 3+ years in Kitchen Manager role Current food handlers' card/Manager's Certificate Our kitchens are currently open 6am to 3pm. We run two shifts 5:30am to 2pm and 7:00am to 3:30pm. We offer great benefits, including paid-in-full dental and vision for employee and dependents, as well as health insurance with Company contribution to employee and dependents. Our Safe Harbor 401(k) contributions are matched at 100% up to the first 4%. We offer paid vacation and discretionary bonuses. Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 3 - 5 years Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 Annual Bonus/Commission: No