Kitchen Manager

Join The Mecklen Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio by Marriott, where your leadership can revolutionize our culinary offerings. As a Kitchen Manager, you’ll be at the helm of shaping the dining experience at Side Eye Restaurant, leading a talented back-of-house team. Your role will center on ensuring impeccable food quality, safety, and efficiency.

With your expertise in hiring and training, you’ll empower your team to excel, while your skills in managing inventory and food costs will drive smooth and profitable operations. We’re committed to fostering creativity and growth, offering you an environment that supports both personal and professional development. Here, you’ll collaborate closely with restaurant leadership to elevate our daily operations, maintaining the highest standards of health and sanitation. If you’re ready to make your mark and lead with innovation, let’s revolutionize the culinary experience together.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to deliver exceptional culinary experiences, ensuring every dish meets our high standards.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, maintaining efficiency and a seamless workflow that enhances productivity.
• Implement and monitor food safety and sanitation protocols to ensure a safe and clean kitchen environment.
• Manage inventory and food costs effectively, optimizing resources to maximize profitability without compromising quality.
• Collaborate with restaurant leadership to develop innovative menus that reflect our brand's unique culinary vision.
• Recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a culture of growth, creativity, and excellence.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to support team development and success.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and managing a kitchen team, ensuring high standards of culinary excellence.
• Ability to oversee daily kitchen operations, maintaining efficiency and seamless workflow.
• Proven track record of implementing and monitoring food safety and sanitation protocols.
• Skill in managing inventory and food costs effectively to maximize profitability.
• Experience in collaborating with leadership to develop innovative and brand-reflective menus.
• Ability to recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a culture of growth and creativity.
• Proven ability to conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback for team development.

About the company

We are a spirited hotel ready to surprise all outsiders. Rooted in a storied and feisty independence, our hotel stands as an inspired example of our city’s growing bold rush. Where pursuits progress, the speedway slows, and the forty-niners come alive — and where you’ll want to hang in rebellious comfort without having to drive the Tryon downtown. U-turns are turning to University City, and The Mecklen Hotel means business for all who want to revolutionize their routine.