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About the Role
To assist with managing the staff and operations of the Restaurant Kitchen to ensure the highest possible quality of food service.
Responsibilities
- Understand and respond to all guest needs and requests in a timely and professional manner.
- Train, support, review, discipline, and coach employees to maintain highest possible levels of employee morale and department productivity.
- Coordinate with the Chef de Cuisine to ensure the efficient and professional operation of the dining room and any banquet functions.
- Work with the Chef de Cuisine on the development of menus, safety and sanitation, staff development and product knowledge.
- Provide daily communication via email to the Chef de Cuisine on kitchen updates when he is not working.
- Follow all specifications to properly handle all products used, including covering, labeling, and storing functions.
- Personally ensure the quality and quantity of all foods delivered to the restaurant as ordered.
- Assist with rotating produce, meats, fish, and poultry in the refrigerator to minimize waste and spoilage.
- Manage the ordering of all food products for the Restaurant.
- Monitor the presentation of all foods served to guests, ensuring appearance and quality are consistently maintained.
- Ensure foods are stored and served at proper temperatures.
- Regularly inspect all kitchen areas to ensure sanitary conditions and report all needed equipment repairs.
- Continually monitor and control departmental expenditures to ensure meeting operational standards while maintaining annual budget.
- Develop relationships with all food purveyors.
- Promote and comply with all policies and procedures of the PlumpJack Group.
- Immediately report all suspicious occurrences and hazardous conditions to avoid injury to self and others.
- Maintain the cleanliness and safety of work areas and equipment.
- Attend all mandatory meetings as directed.
- Perform other tasks, including cross-training, as directed.
Requirements
- Must have minimum five years’ experience in kitchen in an establishment of comparable quality, with demonstrable knowledge of culinary operations and quality food preparation (including 2 years in a supervisory role).
- Demonstrated ability to train staff and ensure upscale restaurant customer service.
- Must have current Food Handler Certificate.
- Detail oriented, organized, and efficient.
- Safety-minded.
- High quality standards for production and service.
- Good team player.
- Ability to effectively manage staff to maintain a high level of morale and productivity.
- Basic knowledge of foods, service standards, and procedures.
- Diplomatic and calm with strong verbal communication skills.
- Courteous, friendly, and professional manner.
- Must be available to work weekends and holidays.
Skills
- Culinary operations
- Quality food preparation
- Staff training
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Sanitation
- Menu development
- Product knowledge
- Inventory management
- Cost control
- Vendor relations
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
Location
- San Francisco
Work Type
- Onsite
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5+ years kitchen experience
- 2+ years supervisory experience
Education Level
- Food Handler Certificate
About the Company
- Established in 1913, the PlumpJack Balboa Cafe is one of the oldest restaurant & bar establishments in San Francisco and a multi-generational San Francisco institution.
- Balboa is a classic neighbourhood gathering hub for both locals and visitors.
- The original bar is a beacon and the interior décor remain relatively untouched, retaining the magic of times gone by.
- The menu offers both signature favorites like its famed Balboa Burger, and its Wednesday special, Chicken Paillard, along with seasonal dishes that delight.
- In recent years, the Balboa Cafe has generated a cult following for their famed Espressotini, which includes a proprietary recipe that has captivated the masses.