A rare opportunity to join the
City Winery team as we reimagine the future of live music and hospitality. City Winery to deliver the
highest end combined culinary and cultural experience to our customers who are
passionate in sharing wine, music, and culinary arts. We are a unique facility,
combining a fully functioning winery with intimate concerts, food & wine
classes, private events in a variety of configurations, and fine dining. We
have created a compelling mix for our sophisticated clientele of foodies, and
active cultural patrons—bringing the wine country experience to the middle of a
large city.
Position Summary
The
BOH Kitchen Manager is responsible for supporting the overall management and
oversight of culinary daily operations to ultimately ensure the highest
standards are met for all food prepared in the kitchen and served at the City
Winery property. This role is accountable for adhering to City Winery’s food
culture and style, standards and expectations of food quality, freshness, and
presentation, and maintaining compliance with all associated regulatory
guidelines. This individual will be a creative thought leader with a passion for
the culinary world and the ability to successfully execute culinary strategies.
This role must lead by example in successfully creating and fostering an
environment of mutual trust and respect.
This role leads the kitchen in all areas including but not limited to
providing direction to the day to day kitchen coordination and operation,
culinary creation and development, budgeting and financials, associate
management and supervision, purchasing and inventory, and successfully
partnering with all internal divisions to achieve Company goals.
Why us?
● Competitive pay
● We are a rapidly expanding
national entertainment and hospitality company, offering tremendous
opportunities for driven and ambitious individuals.
● Medical, Dental, Vision
Insurance
● nDORFins program designed to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle!
● 401K (and yes we match!)
● Flexible Savings Accounts,HSA
and Dependent Care, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
● Amazing discounts, 50% OFF
all dining/retail wine
● Free Family Meal
● Tickets to available shows
And
more!
Overview of Responsibilities
General
- Alongside
the executive chef, oversee all kitchen production areas of the kitchen.
Works hands-on to schedule, coordinate, and supervise all activities of
multiple shifts. Manage all kitchen staff, delegate responsibilities, set
deadlines, and maintain accountability
- Teach
and adhere to City Winery philosophy, culture, and commitment to quality
food and service
- Continually
monitor production procedures to ensure quality, consistency, efficiency,
productivity, and professionalism are at the highest level
- Supervise
kitchen management to ensure all daily and weekly standard operating
procedures are followed, including but not limited to following
recipes/methods, quality measures and specs, product utilization,
deadlines, daily/weekly/holiday planning, purchasing communication and
inventory planning
- Lead by
example and enforce all Company policies, procedures, guidelines, and
practices
- Direct
and oversee proper training of kitchen staff in the proper storage,
preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food.
- Establish
goals, anticipate and resolve problems concerning all facets of the
kitchen
- Execute,
follow up, and ensure sustained future for all culinary related projects,
tasks, initiatives
- Develop
production methodologies to increase efficiency, productivity, quality
and/or consistency in the kitchen
- Ensure
that high standards of sanitation, cleanliness and safety are always
maintained throughout all kitchen areas, in compliance with established
standards. Inspect supplies, equipment, or work areas to ensure all
kitchen equipment is cleaned and operated safely and properly i.e.
refrigerators, ovens, freezers, stoves, etc.
- Report
to work at scheduled time, neatly groomed and in the correct uniform
- Attend
and participate in all scheduled meetings and training
- Partner
with and work collaboratively with internal Company divisions to achieve
overall company and business goals
- Support
and work alongside internal teams to plan and execute culinary elements of
all specialty events
- Perform
and complete all projects/tasks/ objectives as requested by upper
management and Company leadership
Culinary
Management
- Oversee
and monitor quality/ quantity/ consistency of all products, food handling,
preparation, and cooking practices.
- Ensure
that all products and ingredients being used and produced are consistent
with City Winery standards of quality
- Develop
standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation
which help to assure consistent high quality and to minimize food costs;
exercise portion control for all items served and assist in establishing
menu selling prices.
- Determine
how food should be presented and oversee the creation of decorative food
displays.
- Ensure
adherence to all associated health regulations
- Foster
a positive Company Culture, build morale and create an on-going positive
work environment while maintaining a professional work force
- Participate
in interviewing, selection, training, supervision, coaching and counseling
of all kitchen employees
- Responsible
for recommending disciplinary action as needed, including termination,
when necessary, in partnership with HR and in accordance with Company
policies and standards
- Active
involvement of employee performance evaluation process and provide ongoing
feedback to management
- Train,
develop, and motivate all supervisors and culinary staff to meet and
exceed established food preparation and production standards on a
consistent basis
- Participate
in the development and implementation of kitchen training
- Conduct
routine kitchen staff meetings when running shifts
- Actively
demonstrate and train kitchen staff in safe operating procedures of all
equipment, utensils, and machinery
- Operate
kitchen in alignment with goals for food cost, labor cost, payroll, and
all kitchen related
- Ensure
invoices are handled and disseminated properly through necessary channels
- Supervise,
train, and maintain kitchen supervisors to understand and monitor food
cost, labor cost, payroll, and kitchen related expenses
Administration
- Monitor,
maintain, and approve production and associate scheduling of all shifts
- Monitor
and ensure proper completion of administrative duties by Shift Supervisors
including logging, labeling, associate related forms including PTO
requests, PAFs, CAFs, and other related admin tasks
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years’
experience in an overall kitchen leadership role in high volume environment
and/or equivalent relevant experience
- AOS Culinary School
Graduate and/or related training is a plus
- Functional working
knowledge of all Health Department, OSHA, and all other related
regulations
- Ability to successfully
multi-task, delegate, and manage several projects/tasks at once in a high
pressure, fast paced environment
- Must have demonstrated
decision making and trouble-shooting skills with superior level of attention to
detail
- Ability to meet budgets
including labor, food and applicable direct operating costs
- Ability to effectively
train, develop staff and build team morale
- Ability to work
collaboratively and professionally across company levels in achieving overall
company and business goals
- Excellent interpersonal
skills including verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent time
management and organization skills
- Must be fluently
literate including ability to read, write and communicate using English
language, conduct business related mathematics and analyze data as
required.
- Must have proficient
computer and technological skills
- Must have Serve Safe
food handler’s certificate
- Ability to commute and
travel to various locations to participate in meetings, training, and any
corporate/sponsor events as necessary
- Ability to perform
physical requirements of position including standing and walking around for
extended periods of time, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying loads
of up to 50 lbs.
- Able and willing to work
a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
About Us
Wine, food, and
live entertainment collide at City Winery to create a dynamic and incredibly
unique workplace. Since 2008, City Winery has been turning heads across the
nation with amazing live performances, delectable cuisine, and award winning,
locally produced wines. But there's more to us than that we're a haven for community and creativity, a
place where the philosophy of hospitality is more than just a buzzword, but a
way of life. City Winery, founded by music industry veteran & visionary
Michael Dorf, has established itself as a one-of-a-kind brand providing
unforgettable experiences for guests. From world class music venues to
sustainably produced wines with ratings of 90+ points, City Winery offers a
range of topnotch events & experiences.
We are an equal
opportunity employer and value diversity at City Winery. We do not discriminate
on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual
orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Additionally, City Winery participates in the E-Verify Program in certain
locations, as required by law.