Join Chef Saipin and the rest of the Lotus of Siam team in our award-winning Northern Thai food. Apply today!
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Managing inventory so that all necessary ingredients are stocked for service.
- Hiring new staff and providing training to facilitate quick acclimation.
- Streamlining the kitchen processes to maintain prompt service times.
- Working with the Chef de Cuisine, and other managers, to develop and maintain the restaurant menu.
- Setting regular cleaning standards for the kitchen and verifying that staff is maintaining sanitation levels.
- Creating schedules for all kitchen staff.
- Tracking kitchen finances to identify areas of potential waste.
- Covering call-out stations as needed.
- Ensure consistent food quality and portion control according to recipes.
- Conduct quality checks to maintain food standards and presentation.
- Supervise and coordinate daily kitchen activities, including food preparation, cooking, and plating.
- Provide guidance, motivation, and support to kitchen staff, resolving any conflicts or performance issues.
- Maintain open and effective communication with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service.
- Report kitchen-related issues to upper management.
- Follow all SNHD food and sanitation guidelines.
- Must have a Food Handler Safety Card in Nevada.
- Handle and store food products correctly (FIFO).
- All other duties as assigned.
What We Are Looking For:
- Previous experience in a kitchen leadership role with a strong base of culinary knowledge.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Possesses problem-solving skills through the ability to diagnose and develop solutions.
- Attention to detail.
- Displays financial understanding.
- Candidates must be able to bend and lift to 50 lbs.
- Must be a team player and have a positive attitude.
- Familiarity and knowledge of Asian cuisine and ingredients preferred.
Candidate must be able to work a flexible schedule and be able to work weekends and holidays.
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We offer competitive pay, paid time off, and benefits!