Executive Kitchen Manager

Wildly successful, high volume hospitality group is seeking a Executive Kitchen Manager (title tbd) to join their team in San Fernando Valley. This is a VERY popular company with a loyal following that is looking for a culinary leader. This individual is responsible for overseeing a multifaceted BOH team and operation that contains departments under one roof. The menu is proven and while it does change with seasonal specials, this role is not involved in the creative components. Rather, this is for a true operations leader who is familiar with directing through a larger management team.Lucrative package, no late nights, and an actively growing group!EKM Responsibilities:Delegating and directing management team in a multi-department environmentEnsure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant's recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standardsMaintain operational control of purchasing, receiving, and inventory of all kitchen itemsSpearhead equipment care to ensure it is kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurant's preventative maintenance programsSchedule labor as required by anticipating business activity while ensuring that all positions are staffed as needed and labor cost goals are metProvide employees and staff with proper training and monitoring to maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization along with the safety of all work areasMonitor performance of staff and ensure all procedures are completed to restaurant standardsCreate a work environment that promotes teamwork, performance feedback, recognition, mutual respect and employee satisfactionEKM Skills/Qualifications:5 years high-volume culinary management experience as an Executive Chef (or similar title) in a 12 MIL+ operation managing teams over 60 BOH or 2 years as a Regional Chef, Area Chef or Culinary Director in a similar capacityFamiliar with upholding standards and SOPs within a well oiled machineAbility to work effectively within a collaborative team environmentAbility to communicate effectively in a positive/upbeat fashionExpert knowledge in P&L review, budgetary controls, strict inventory and labor controlsActive ServSafe Management Food Safety CertificateA flexible schedule. Mornings, nights, weekends and holidays are requiredEnglish/Spanish bilingual is a plus!Compensation Package Includes:All in financial compensation of $150-200kBase Salary in the $100-125k rangeAchievable quarterly bonusAnnual partnership disbursementBenefits separate from compensation401k with employer matchingGroup Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceLife InsurancePTO Plan