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Kitchen Manager
Salary To be discussed
Schedule Full Time
Experience Minimum 2 years of experience
Location 186 Mott St, New York, NY 10012, USA

Kitchen Manager


Description
The Sosta, (“break” in Italian), is a fresh, authentic Italian restaurant inspired by all of Italy’s regions and cuisines, with a focus on making fresh pasta daily. Our mission is to bring the simplicity, style and quality of a true Italian experience to New York City. 


We are open seven days a week, and feature an all-day menu and weekend brunch. The Sosta offers guests the opportunity to enjoy fresh, authentic Italian dishes, including a focus on signature, house-made pastas and complementary sauces, chef-crafted salads, fresh-baked focaccia sandwiches, antipasti boards, daily soups, specially-curated house wines and beers on tap, fresh-baked cookies and local-sourced gelato from Fresco Gelateria in the East Village.

It is the responsibility of the Kitchen Manager to make sure that our guests receive their orders in a timely manner, and according to company standards. Additionally, the Kitchen Manager should ensure total satisfaction through leading their team with a passion for our product, and a quality-driven leadership style. The Kitchen Manager will support the daily operations with tasks including (but not limited to) opening and closing procedures, guest and employee relations, service and menu Q&A, and above all else, creating a positive atmosphere and restaurant for our guests and staff.

Employee & Guest Relations
- Check in with employees to confirm attendance and make sure they are prepared to begin shifts
- Welcome all new hires, and champion their training & performance management
- Support the GM with daily and weekly tasks, and provide assistance to all employees as needed
- Assign breaks & side work tasks for all employees
- Maintain positive and motivating environment for all employees and guests
- Coach & counsel under-performing employees, and follow up with documentation as needed; recognize stand-out performance from
staff as well
- Learn and understand all company policies and provide suitable advice to employees

Product & Quality Assurance
- Check quality of all products each day, and organize rotation of displays
- Consistently monitor the BOH staff to ensure that they are following compliance standards with regard to Department of Health, and
Safety & Sanitation
- Take ownership of the Expo station, ensuring that each and every order is adhering to by CHLOE. standards
- Open and close the store; keep management aware of any issues that arise
- Listen to and handle guest complaints regarding Quality Standards, and escalate to GM if necessary
- Manage left over products and handle all waste prior to closing

Health & Safety
- Regularly inspect store to assure standards are maintained at all times
- Always keep all areas of stores clean while operating business and provide regular feedback to night porters to make necessary
improvements
- Ensure all employees are properly trained in safe work practices and procedures; observe their interactions during their shifts, and
follow-up with feedback, as needed
- Own the location’s maintenance process and follow up to make sure issues are resolved in a timely manner
- Manage DOH compliance and stay updated with all knowledge needed to handle DOH inspection

REQUIREMENTS
- 2 years of leadership experience in handling various shifts in a restaurant environment; quick-service or fast-casual experience is
strongly preferred
- Experience in or the ability to adapt and succeed in a fast-paced environment
- A passion for food and restaurant operations; interest in vegan/healthy lifestyle is a plus, but not required!
- Must have a desire to make an impact on customers and employees, to help continue to grow our business
- Proven ability to be a role model
- Open availability required (including weekends and holidays)

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned by leadership as needed.

Why work with us??
- Competitive hourly rates & opportunity for growth (we are expanding!)
- Paid Time Off
- Full benefits package after 90 days with 75% paid premiums
- 401k with employer match
- Flex Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking)
- Gym Discount (NYHRC)
- Shift meal, dining discounts in other ESquared Hospitality restaurant locations, and a great work environment!

The Sosta is an EOE, and we look forward to hearing from you!
The Sosta, (“break” in Italian), is a fresh, authentic Italian restaurant inspired by all of Italy’s regions and cuisines, with a focus on making fresh pasta daily. Our mission is to bring the simplicity, style and quality of a true Italian experience to New York City. 


We are open seven days a week, and feature an all-day menu and weekend brunch. The Sosta offers guests the opportunity to enjoy fresh, authentic Italian dishes, including a focus on signature, house-made pastas and complementary sauces, chef-crafted salads, fresh-baked focaccia sandwiches, antipasti boards, daily soups, specially-curated house wines and beers on tap, fresh-baked cookies and local-sourced gelato from Fresco Gelateria in the East Village.

It is the responsibility of the Kitchen Manager to make sure that our guests receive their orders in a timely manner, and according to company standards. Additionally, the Kitchen Manager should ensure total satisfaction through leading their team with a passion for our product, and a quality-driven leadership style. The Kitchen Manager will support the daily operations with tasks including (but not limited to) opening and closing procedures, guest and employee relations, service and menu Q&A, and above all else, creating a positive atmosphere and restaurant for our guests and staff.

Employee & Guest Relations
- Check in with employees to confirm attendance and make sure they are prepared to begin shifts
- Welcome all new hires, and champion their training & performance management
- Support the GM with daily and weekly tasks, and provide assistance to all employees as needed
- Assign breaks & side work tasks for all employees
- Maintain positive and motivating environment for all employees and guests
- Coach & counsel under-performing employees, and follow up with documentation as needed; recognize stand-out performance from
staff as well
- Learn and understand all company policies and provide suitable advice to employees

Product & Quality Assurance
- Check quality of all products each day, and organize rotation of displays
- Consistently monitor the BOH staff to ensure that they are following compliance standards with regard to Department of Health, and
Safety & Sanitation
- Take ownership of the Expo station, ensuring that each and every order is adhering to by CHLOE. standards
- Open and close the store; keep management aware of any issues that arise
- Listen to and handle guest complaints regarding Quality Standards, and escalate to GM if necessary
- Manage left over products and handle all waste prior to closing

Health & Safety
- Regularly inspect store to assure standards are maintained at all times
- Always keep all areas of stores clean while operating business and provide regular feedback to night porters to make necessary
improvements
- Ensure all employees are properly trained in safe work practices and procedures; observe their interactions during their shifts, and
follow-up with feedback, as needed
- Own the location’s maintenance process and follow up to make sure issues are resolved in a timely manner
- Manage DOH compliance and stay updated with all knowledge needed to handle DOH inspection

REQUIREMENTS
- 2 years of leadership experience in handling various shifts in a restaurant environment; quick-service or fast-casual experience is
strongly preferred
- Experience in or the ability to adapt and succeed in a fast-paced environment
- A passion for food and restaurant operations; interest in vegan/healthy lifestyle is a plus, but not required!
- Must have a desire to make an impact on customers and employees, to help continue to grow our business
- Proven ability to be a role model
- Open availability required (including weekends and holidays)

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned by leadership as needed.

Why work with us??
- Competitive hourly rates & opportunity for growth (we are expanding!)
- Paid Time Off
- Full benefits package after 90 days with 75% paid premiums
- 401k with employer match
- Flex Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking)
- Gym Discount (NYHRC)
- Shift meal, dining discounts in other ESquared Hospitality restaurant locations, and a great work environment!

The Sosta is an EOE, and we look forward to hearing from you!

Details
Salary To be discussed
Schedule Full Time
Experience Minimum 2 years of experience
Location 186 Mott St, New York, NY 10012, USA

Skills
Casual Dining Experience
Fast-Paced Experience
Advanced Knowledge of Cash Registers/ Money Handling
By applying you confirm you have these skills.


186 Mott St, New York, NY 10012, USA