Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef - Waterfront Restaurant

NextGen Hospitality Solutions is seeking a Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef to join our innovative team at our Waterfront Restaurant in Long Beach. This full-time, on-site position offers a fantastic opportunity for experienced culinary professionals who are passionate about food and leading a team in a vibrant restaurant setting.

As the Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef, you will oversee the daily kitchen operations, ensuring that our culinary team delivers exceptional dishes made with the finest ingredients. Your leadership will play a crucial role in maintaining high standards of food quality, safety, and service, fostering a positive working environment that emphasizes teamwork and creativity. We offer a competitive salary range of $72,000 - $77,000 annually, along with opportunities for professional development and growth within the culinary industry.

• →Supervise kitchen staff and oversee daily food preparation and cooking
• →Ensure the quality of all dishes served meet the restaurant’s standards
• →Manage food inventory, procurement, and cost control
• →Develop and update menus in collaboration with the executive chef
• →Conduct regular training sessions for kitchen staff on culinary techniques and safety procedures
• →Monitor kitchen operations for safety and sanitation compliance
• →Assist in scheduling kitchen staff and managing labor costs
• →Foster a positive team environment that encourages creativity and innovation in the kitchen

• Proven experience as a Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, or similar role in a restaurant
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques and food safety practices
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with menu development and cost control
• Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety in the kitchen
• A degree in culinary arts or a related field is preferred