Harvest Kitchen is a high-end, successful organic event catering company based in North County San Diego. We cater all over Southern California and need an amazing Kitchen Manager to join our team!
Harvest Kitchen is made up of a team of dedicated creatives, focused on maintaining our 5-star reviews for all our weddings. We work at some of the coolest venues and create amazing food + experiences.
The main purpose of the Kitchen Manager @ Harvest Kitchen is to maintain the organization, cleanliness, and workability of the kitchen. The KM assists the entire Chef team with knowledge of inventory, deliveries, and prep needs. KM is accountable for loading events, restocking BOH jump kits, prep & recipe scaling.
REPORTS TO: SOUS CHEF & CDC
Pay Rate: $26/hour + tips
Full time
REQUIRED SKILLS
Proven experience as kitchen manager or experienced chef
Excellent organization skills
Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced work environment
Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods
Experience using a computer for cataloging recipes, email, calendar, etc.
Ability to work in a team with a positive attitude
Very good communication skills (both peer to peer and electronically)
Excellent physical condition and stamina (ability to lift 50# or more)
High school diploma or equivalent; Diploma from a culinary school a plus
RESPONSIBILITIES & DELEGATIONS
Daily prep & prep management
Organization of walk-in refrigerator + dry storage
Inventory & food waste reduction
Review leftovers weekly (Tuesdays) and review post event surveys in team meeting for leftover (or short) quantities
Weekly (and as needed post event) restock & inventory of BOH Jump Kits/Bins
Ensure kitchen workspace is organized and clean for prep team
Pack coolers + ingredients, organized by event
Ensure all ingredients are checked off, loaded to each vehicle by event
Ensure dish pit is as organized and “clean” as possible for dishwasher
Keep workstation sanitized, organized and clean
Managing prep team along with Sous & CDC (communicate scheduling/staff needs, keeping team organized & on task)
