California Italian accessible concept with multiple locations across Southern California is searching for a KM in North County! The company is dedicated to providing guests with quality food and amazing service in a modern, hip, and accessible environment. Established group with a loyal following! Kitchen Manager Responsibilities: • Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant's recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards • Maintain operational control of purchasing, receiving, and inventory of all kitchen items • Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurant's preventative maintenance programs • Schedule labor as required by anticipating business activity while ensuring that all positions are staffed as needed and labor cost goals are met • Provide employees and staff with proper training and monitoring to maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization along with the safety of all work areas • Monitor performance of staff and ensure all procedures are completed to restaurant standards • Create a work environment that promotes teamwork, performance feedback, recognition, mutual respect and employee satisfaction Kitchen Manager Skills/Qualifications: • 2-3 years as a Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, Executive Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine of a restaurant - with past pizza/pasta experience a HUGE plus • Dedication to excellent food quality and ensuring compliance with all health and safety, and safe food handling practices • Passion for food; should be bright, seasonal, and ingredients driven • Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment • Ability to communicate effectively in a positive/upbeat fashion • Experience in P&L review, budgetary controls, strict inventory and labor controls • Active ServSafe Management Food Safety Certificate • A flexible schedule. Mornings, nights, weekends and holidays are required Benefits Offered: • Base salary in the $75,000-80,000 range • Medical, dental, and vision and life insurance • PTO • 401k