Sous Chef/Assistant Manager Position Available In Plymouth, Massachusetts

Sous Chef/Assistant Manager Luci’s Pizza Bar 460 Bedford Street, Abington, MA 02351 $45-$55k Salary (based on experience) + Bonus (tied to business profitability) Luci’s Pizza bar is a newly renovated restaurant, bar and brand new kitchen that is attached to a bowling alley in Abington Massachusetts. We have used high end finishes and transformed the space into a flexible meeting space that caters to all age groups and demographics. We are in need of a strategic, resourceful kitchen manager who can make the most out our small developing kitchen! This is an amazing opportunity for the right leader to come in and take charge of the restaurant portion of the business. Lead the Team! This is your opportunity to take a great restaurant and bring us to the next level!

Kitchen Manager Responsibilities:

• Staff o Recruit, train & certify kitchen staff. o Lead, inspire & motivate staff to achieve our goals & work as a team. o Manage schedule for kitchen staff (in alignment with our event schedule) o Instruct staff on making new dishes.
• Culinary o Create new recipes, plan the menu and execute its preparation and service.

o Order materials, supplies, and ingredients based on demand. o Oversee, participate and drive the food preparation and cooking process. o Monitor inventory levels and perform weekly inventory assessments. o Store all food products in compliance with health and safety regulations. o Ensure the kitchen is clean and organized. o Check food and ingredients for freshness. o Properly operate cooking appliances to prepare safe and delicious meals o Arrange and garnish dishes. o Develop specials on a weekly basis. o Write coherent food descriptions. o Ensure kitchen is always prepared for internal or external inspections.

• Financial o Maintain weekly and monthly cost reports. o Control waste & ordering o Meet with vendors & secure pricing o Control labor costs & spending
• Teamwork o Work well under pressure & within time limits o Plan events with the bar & bowling alley management team

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary school 2-4 year degree or foreign equivalency preferred.
• Required Certifications o Serve Safe Food Management o Allergen Awareness Certification o First Aid/CPR/AED o Crowd Management Certification
• Bachelor’s degree in Restaurant Management or certification from culinary school or a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role is a HUGE Plus.
• Prior experience in casual dining, food & beverage preparation & service.
• Thorough experience with hot and cold food preparation.
• In-depth knowledge of kitchen health and safety regulations.
• Ability to use all food preparation appliances safely and efficiently.
• Ability to work well with departments outside of food service.
• Ability to work well in a stressful and fast-paced environment.
• Problem solving & conflict management capabilities
• Outstanding communication & organizational skills

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$45,000.00 – $54,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person