Culinary Manager

South of Beale is looking for a Culinary Manager to help lead our close-knit group of employees in fulfilling our mission of providing exceptional service through our unique Asian-American fare served in an upscale casual atmosphere.

This is a service-focused position where the CM would be in charge of managing the shift as MOD as well as be responsible for all food orders, BOH scheduling and anything within the kitchen.

The perfect candidate is someone who believes in winning the team over through hard work, dedication and humility, and someone who is willing to pitch in wherever it is needed Being bilingual in English and Spanish would be extremely helpful in this role

Please read below carefully, and if you think you'd be a great leader to carry out this mission and strive for these outcomes, then we'd love to sit down with you and talk more.

Mission of the Culinary Manager

Assist the GM in establishing (with the support of the Leadership Team) the management system of the restaurant going forward and to increase sales year-to-year.

Outcomes

Grow revenue

Increase sales by enhancing the guest experience

Increase sales by enhancing the team experience

Identify and establish efficiencies in the all areas of the operation that will incrementally decrease our costs

Competencies of the CM

Efficiency. Able to produce significant output with minimal wasted effort.

Honesty/Integrity. Does not cut corners ethically. Earns trust and maintains confidence. Does what is right, not just what is politically expedient. Speaks plainly and truthfully.

Follow-through on commitments. Lives up to verbal and written agreements, regardless of personal cost.

Analytical skills. Able to structure and process qualitative or quantitative data and draw insightful conclusions from. Exhibits a probing mind and achieves penetrating insights.

Proactivity. Acts without being told what to do. Brings new ideas to the company.

Ability to hire A Players. Sources, selects and sells A Players to join the company.

Flexibility/adaptability. Adjusts quickly to changing priorities and conditions. Copes effectively with complexity and change.

Calm under pressure. Maintains stable performance when under heavy pressure or stress.

Strategic thinking/visioning. Able to see and communicate the big picture in an inspiring way. Determines opportunities and threats through comprehensive analysis of current and future trends.

Enthusiasm. Exhibits passion and excitement over work. Has a can-do attitude.

Work ethic. Possesses a strong willingness to work hard and sometimes long hours to get the job done. Has a track record of working hard.

High Standards. Expects personal performance and team performance to be nothing short of the best.

Listening skills. Lets others speak and seeks to understand their viewpoints.

Openness to criticism and ideas. Often solicits feedback and reacts calmly to criticism or negative feedback.

Communication. Speaks and writes clearly and articulately without being overly verbose or talkative. Maintains this standard in all forms of written communication, including e-mail.

Teamwork. Reaches out to peers and cooperates with supervisors to establish an overall collaborative working relationship.

Qualifications
- Strong background in staff training, management, and hospitality
- Proficient in food service management, kitchen management, and team supervision
- Experience in fast-paced food environments and fine dining establishments
- Skilled in inventory control, cash handling, and POS systems
- Familiarity with casual dining, banquet services, and catering operations

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Language:

• English (Required)
• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person