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Havana Central Restaurant

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Kitchen Manager (Food Services)



We are dedicated to serving the highest quality, classic Cuban food in a festive 1950s- Havana setting engineered to consistently create raving fans. The Kitchen Manager leads the preparation of comida deliciosa (delicious food) served piping hot through consistent planning, production, and preparation. In addition, the Kitchen Manager will be able to recruit, interview and hire to assemble the best team in the industry. Other Kitchen Manager responsibilities include:

  • Executing all culinary initiatives
  • Using your experience to help the restaurant reach its financial goals by managing food cost and labor categories
  • Writing and developing performance reviews
  • Placing orders and checking incoming deliveries for quality
  • Upholding food preparation, safety and sanitation standards

  • Must have 2+ years of kitchen management experience in a full service, moderate to high volume restaurant

  • Culinary school background a plus

  • Ability to speak and understand Spanish a plus

  • Ability to work ten hour-plus shifts with the ability to stand, sit or walk for extended periods of time

  • Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs as needed

  • Finger/hand dexterity to operate kitchen machinery, knives, etc

  • Ability to withstand changes in temperature, occasional smoke, steam and heat and work in a confined area

  • Must possess abilities to distinguish product, taste, texture, temperature, presentation and preparation

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