The Grove, Pizza Cucina & Wine Bar in Hobe Sound, FL is looking for a Culinary Director/ Kitchen Manager to join our team. Our business is growing and we’re setting deep roots. It this the place for you to grow? Salary commiserate with experience. We are dedicated to a Fresh Twist on Italian and excellence in service, standards and food quality.

We are located at 8815 SE Bridge Road in the beautiful Treasure Coast of Florida, just a mile to the beach. Our ideal candidate is on the cutting edge of the culinary world with proven experience creating quality food, has an entrepreneurial spirit, can manage a budget, line, team and day-to day operations well. We need someone who is caring and also organized, efficient, results driven and is a self-starter, ambitious, and reliable.

Responsibilities

*Direct food processing and handling *Train and develop BOH employees and cooks and monitor operations to ensure customers expectations are exceeded and exceptional food quality in a timely and cost effective method is produced *Must be able, capable and willing to work all cooking stations including pizza, sauté, prep and salad. *Ensure kitchen staff is adhering to health and safety regulations *Budget and monitor inventory, labor and restaurant costs to improve overall profitability *Implement health and safety protocols *Oversee food safety handling and sanitation practices for kitchen staff *Produce and analyze profit and loss reports *Act as a coach and team player, with the ability to listen and communicate effectively *Purchase food and kitchen supplies as needed while maintaining cost efficiency *Manage vendor services to maintain appropriate quantities and quality of product *Maintain quality and consistency of all food served *Supervise cooks and kitchen helpers *Create, Prepare and train cooks on dishes, menus and specials to customer preferences *Plan and delegate food preparation and cooking tasks to the BOH team *Excellent communication skills and multitasking abilities *Knowledge of common practices and procedures in a restaurant environment *Monitor and manage food temperature and inventory stock *Follow health and safety guidelines *Handle food related concerns

Qualifications

*Able to manage and lead a team to success *Experience as a chef and a culinary degree is a plus *Strong time-management skills; ability to multi-task, prioritize, and organize *Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate the team *Relevant food safety and handling certificate *Proven working experience as a head cook *Extensive knowledge of kitchen equipment and utensils

We are looking forward to receiving your application. Thank you.

Available shifts and compensation: We have available shifts all days of the week. Compensation depends on your experience.

About The Grove, Pizza Cucina & Wine Bar: The Grove, Pizza Cucina & Wine Bar in Hobe Sound, FL is seeking team players to join our 22 person strong family team. Italian and/or fine dining experience preferred. We are dedicated to a Fresh Twist on Italian and excellence in service, hospitality standards, food quality and company culture. Learn more about us at www.TheGroveHobeSound.com.

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