Kitchen Manager - Experienced

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Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager with a strong background in gastronomic management, team leadership, and operational control, focused on ensuring quality, efficiency, and excellence. Key Highlights: 1. Leadership of motivated and proactive teams 2. End-to-end kitchen management, from menu design to cost control 3. Focus on quality, hygiene, and service excellence WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? We are currently seeking a Kitchen Manager with solid experience in gastronomic management, team leadership, and operational control, oriented toward ensuring quality, efficiency, and service excellence. Main Responsibilities and Functions: Scheduling staff working hours within the department. Placing orders and sourcing suppliers/producers. Designing and costing menus, recipe books, and technical specifications. Inventory management. Collaborating with the procurement department to ensure availability of required supplies. Training staff according to techniques developed for the menu. Understanding and enforcing proper storage organization, functionality, and cleanliness. Leading, organizing, and developing motivated teams. Encouraging autonomy and proactivity within the team under supervision. Overseeing kitchen management processes. Planning, coordinating, and supervising daily kitchen operations. Leading, training, and organizing the work team. Monitoring costs, inventory levels, purchases, and waste. Preparing operational reports and tracking using Excel. Ensuring compliance with quality, hygiene, and food safety standards. Developing and optimizing gastronomic processes and offerings. Coordinating with other departments to guarantee efficient service. Requirements: Advanced culinary education. Availability and flexibility regarding working hours. Operational organization and ability to manage priorities. Minimum verifiable experience of 5 years in similar positions within the gastronomy industry. Proficiency in Excel for operational data control and analysis. Knowledge of cost management, inventory control, and stock management. Experience in leadership and managing kitchen teams. Proactive, organized profile with strong decision-making capability. Orientation toward quality, attention to detail, and service excellence. Responsibility and commitment. -Requirements- Minimum Education: Secondary School 5 years of experience Keywords: leader, manager, director, chief, lead, supervisor, head, regent, culinary, cook, kitchen