Kitchen Lead/Manager

Chay Concept is a new upscale casual Vegetarian restaurant and bar located in Soma Towers, Bellevue WA. We are seeking a skilled Kitchen Lead to oversee our culinary operations and ensure the smooth running of our kitchen. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food, strong leadership skills, and the ability to maintain high standards of quality and cleanliness in an upscale casual dining environment. An ability to effectively run and manage a team of varying backgrounds and experiences is required. *Responsibilities* Manage kitchen staff and coordinate food preparation activities Oversee the ordering and maintenance of kitchen supplies Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and quality standards Monitor inventory levels and control food costs Supervise kitchen operations during service hours Train and mentor kitchen employees on proper techniques and procedures Present a clean, pleasant and neat image to guests. Ensure that a standard uniform is always worn when on duty Assistance with overall team service Compliance to all restaurant rules of conduct, policies and procedures All other work duties as assigned *Requirements* Hospitality or restaurant management experience is a plus Strong background in food preparation and restaurant operations Familiarity with food safety regulations Excellent knowledge of the food and beverage industry A strong understanding of culinary procedures, trends, and standards Interpersonal and collaborative skills for working in a team setting Ability to work under pressure Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to overcome issues in the kitchen Strong leadership skills needed for organizing and planning kitchen staff A basic financial understanding of managing waste, inventory, and upkeep of kitchen supplies Food Handling Permit required _______________________________ Job Type: Full-time Salary: $5,000 - $6,500/month + tips Benefits: Employee meals Employee discount Paid training Paid sick leave Tips Bonus Annual salary review Schedule: Evening shift Weekends Holidays Language: English is a must Job Type: Full-time Pay: $60,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year Benefits: Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Paid training Shift: Day shift Application Question(s): A guest leaves a very positive, detailed online review about their experience at your hotel. What would you do? A. Reply publicly thanking the customer and mention an upcoming promotion B. Reply and publicly offer a discount for a future stay C. Create a broadly applicable thank you message that you can send to all positive reviewers D. No response is required; focus on responding to any negative feedback After using a cast iron skillet to bake cornbread, what would you do? A. Scrub and rinse the pan, place over heat to evaporate any water, and lightly rub with oil B. Let the pan soak overnight to remove stuck-on food, scrub, and towel dry C. Let the pan soak for an hour, scrub to remove stuck-on food, towel dry, and store the pan D. Immediately place in a commercial dishwasher and store once dry E. Wash by hand with grease-cutting dish soap and then let air dry One of your new employees often gets flustered when customers are angry. You've tried giving her advice, but she isn't improving. What would you do? A. Have her role-play angry customer scenarios with a senior employee B. Ask a senior employee to watch her performance and give her feedback C. Instruct her to transfer angry customers to more experienced employees D. Suggest that she review the training manual more thoroughly E. Closely monitor her performance and intervene to take calls when needed Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Night Shift (Required) Ability to Commute: Bellevue, WA 98004 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Bellevue, WA 98004: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person