Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef, Lucky 32

Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef, Lucky 32 Quaintance-Weaver Restaurants & Hotels - 3.7 Cary, NC Job Details Full-time 12 hours ago Benefits Partner benefits Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Employee stock ownership plan Life insurance Qualifications Hospitality industry recruitment Team leadership 5 years Coaching Shift management Team development Culinary Arts Kitchen cost control Mentoring Overseeing payroll Safe environment creation Managing kitchen staff Restaurant cost management Senior level Managing hospitality operations budgets Leadership Communication skills Staffing management Kitchen stations Communication with kitchen staff Full Job Description Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef Location: Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen, Cary, North Carolina Hours: Full Time Lucky 32 is looking for a friendly and energetic Kitchen Manager to join their team of enthusiastic restaurant professionals who provide outstanding experiences to the guests they serve in a fast-paced environment. To deliver the type of outstanding experience we provide our guests, we need remarkable individuals who are committed to making a difference. Our common objective is articulated in our mission, which, in summary, is to be of genuine service to our guests, fellow staff members, owners, and the Earth and her people. To find out more about working with us, click here. What are the responsibilities of a Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef? Communicate clearly and perform consistently while using the mission and values of the organization as your boss Responsible for ensuring that each shift is set up for success, runs smoothly (great cook times, delicious tasting dishes and great moral) and is broken down consistently following our systems Be both a fantastic cook and chef, showing that you are able to one day work a station on the line during a shift with the same energy and interest as creating exciting specials Act as a coach and mentor to fellow colleagues creating a safe, fair work environment Ensure that all orders are read and communicated efficiently making sure to effectively integrating the needs from multiple departments and service team members Lead a team that will prepare a execute food quickly and consistently by following our established systems Taking responsibility for recruiting and hiring great people, then developing them into Lucky Star staff members Take ownership of the financial aspects of the restaurant including payroll, food cost and wastage. Create an environment where leaders are prompted to further develop their skills in order to grow Make sure that all staff members are being involved in all staff members meetings and education opportunities What skills and experience are desired for a Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef? 5 plus years' experience in kitchen leadership in a full-service, moderate to high volume restaurant Strong leadership skills Great interpersonal and communication skills Desire to work in a fast paced, enthusiastic environment Culinary school background is a plus Benefits? Yes. Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Health, dental and vision insurance Voluntary Life Insurance 401K Paid annual leave (vacation, sick, personal, etc.) Family medical leave and domestic partner benefits Industry related continuing education and frame of reference opportunities