Kitchen Manager

Doubletree by Hilton Newark Penn Station is seeking for a Kitchen Manager for a busy downtown hotel in Newark NJ. The Kitchen Manager is responsible for assisting in coordinating, supervising and directing all aspects of the hotel's kitchen operations including food production, scheduling and labor relations, ordering, menu engineering and P&L accountability while enforcing all food safety regulations, creating new menus for restaurant and Banquets. The Kitchen Manager preferably should have 2 years' experience working in the food and beverage field, as well as managing in a union environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepares food orders in a timely manner to ensure proper stocking to meet demand.
• Assists in the development of menu items and recipes.
• Develops food prep lists.
• Maintains and monitors budgeted food costs.
• Maintains sanitation standards and assists with health department inspections.
• Conducts monthly inventory of food and other supplies.
• Monitors and receives all ordered food products and supplies, ensures proper storage.
• Assists in monitoring business volume forecast and plans accordingly in areas of manpower, productivity, costs and other expenses
• Assist in the direction and training of all chefs to ensure adequate operation in all outlets.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Job Qualifications:

• Proven work experience as a Kitchen Manager, Restaurant Manager or Head Chef with a minimum of 2 to 3 years’ experience
• Must have knowledge of F&B preparation techniques, health department rules and regulations, liquor laws and regulations.
• In-depth knowledge of kitchen health and safety regulations.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Conflict management abilities
• Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced work environment
• Flexibility to work during evenings, weekends and holidays