Azul Latin Kitchen Kitchen Manager - Azul Latin Kitchen

Company Culture:

We search for friendly, honest, creative, and energetic team members. Most of our employees have a passion for the outdoors, live active lifestyles and are here to enjoy Lake Tahoe. We look forward to building friendships which makes team work occur naturally! We love to have fun, while maintaining a professional and efficient work environment.

Outside of work we are involved with our community. We enjoy doing fundraisers for local non-profits and donations.

Perks:

FUN work environment!

Team atmosphere!

Staff rewards!

End of season parties!

Opportunities for development and progression! 

Staff meal each shift! 

Health, dental and vision insurance!

Wellness Bonus!

Bonus Potential!

Salary range $67-$80K annually

Do you like working with a fun group of people?

Do you enjoy a challenge? 

Do you want to be rewarded for working hard?

If you answered yes to any of these questions apply with us today.

Azul Latin Kitchen is located in the Heavenly Village and has been in operation since 2014. We offer a family friendly atmosphere, serving a “lighter, fresher and healthier” take on Mexican and South and Central American cuisine. We are committed to using local, organic, and sustainable products whenever possible to provide the highest quality foods to our customers. Don’t forget about our drinks, which consist of a variety of tequila and non-tequila options, and are made with fresh-squeezed juices instead of mixtures.

Our team members enjoy a professional atmosphere where respect, recognition and teamwork exemplify our work ethic. We invest in training and development of our team, and provide opportunities for career advancement. We take pride in sharing our success stories of staff 

We are on the hunt for an experienced kitchen manager to oversee the daily operations of our establishment’s kitchen staff. As the kitchen manager, you will be responsible for overseeing food preparation, ordering supplies, scheduling shifts, and monitoring inventory levels.

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will have proven culinary and management experience. In addition to being an excellent communicator, you should also demonstrate outstanding leadership and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities:

• Order food, supplies and ingredients based on demand.
• Supervise kitchen employees and organize food orders.
• Oversee the food preparation and cooking process.
• Recruit and train kitchen employees in designated stations.
• Monitor inventory levels and perform weekly inventory assessments.
• Schedule work shifts for employees.
• Store all food products in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and organized.
• Hire and train staff.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in restaurant management or certification from culinary school is a plus.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of kitchen health and safety regulations.
• Ability to work well in a stressful and fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict management abilities.
• Outstanding communication and organizational skills.
• Able to stand on feet for long periods of time.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Bilingual is a plus!