Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef

Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef

Location: Lucky 32, Greensboro, North Carolina

Hours: Full Time

Lucky 32 is looking for a friendly and energetic Kitchen Manager to join their team of enthusiastic restaurant professionals who provide outstanding experiences to the guests they serve in a fast-paced environment. To deliver the type of outstanding experience we provide our guests, we need remarkable individuals who are committed to making a difference.

Our common objective is articulated in our mission, which, in summary, is to be of genuine service to our guests, fellow staff members, owners, and the Earth and her people. To find out more about working with us, click here.

What are the responsibilities of a Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef?

• Communicate clearly and perform consistently while using the mission and values of the organization as your boss
• Responsible for ensuring that each shift is set up for success, runs smoothly (great cook times, delicious tasting dishes and great moral) and is broken down consistently following our systems
• Be both a fantastic cook and chef, showing that you are able to one day work a station on the line during a shift with the same energy and interest as creating exciting specials
• Act as a coach and mentor to fellow colleagues creating a safe, fair work environment
• Ensure that all orders are read and communicated efficiently making sure to effectively integrating the needs from multiple departments and service team members
• Lead a team that will prepare a execute food quickly and consistently by following our established systems
• Taking responsibility for recruiting and hiring great people, then developing them into Lucky Star staff members
• Take ownership of the financial aspects of the restaurant including payroll, food cost and wastage.
• Create an environment where leaders are prompted to further develop their skills in order to grow
• Make sure that all staff members are being involved in all staff members meetings and education opportunities

What skills and experience are desired for a Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef?

• 5 plus years' experience in kitchen leadership in a full-service, moderate to high volume restaurant
• Strong leadership skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Desire to work in a fast paced, enthusiastic environment
• Culinary school background is a plus

Benefits? Yes.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K
• Paid annual leave (vacation, sick, personal, etc.)
• Family medical leave and domestic partner benefits
• Industry related continuing education and frame of reference opportunities