Looking for experienced kitchen manager

Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment and love to explore food trends? Prado Cafe is seeking a dynamic Kitchen Lead to guide our evolving food program and deliver quality food experiences across our seven locations. At Prado Cafe, we’re about creating delicious, memorable experiences through quality food and exceptional coffee. As our Kitchen Supervisor, you'll lead a dedicated team in producing creative, innovative sweet and savoury options. If you're a hands-on leader who’s eager to incorporate their knowledge and expertise, we have a role for you. Why You’ll Love Working at Prado: Shape the Future of Our Menu: Lead the development of an evolving food program that stays on top of industry trends. Lead & Inspire: Use your leadership skills to mentor and support a talented kitchen team in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. Make an Impact: Your role is critical to delivering quality food and innovative recipes to Prado locations – you'll be a key player in elevating our food offerings. Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive work environment where your ideas and leadership will be valued. What You’ll Do: Lead with Innovation: Supervise the Commissary Kitchen team. Drive Excellence: Manage food preparation and portioning, ensuring every item meets high-quality standards. Teamwork: Prepare sandwiches and baked goods alongside team members. Train & Motivate: Coach your team in food safety protocols, efficient food production, and consistent execution of recipes. Optimize Processes: Find ways to streamline kitchen operations, reduce waste, and keep costs under control without compromising quality. Stay Current: Monitor industry trends and consumer preferences to keep our menu innovative and exciting. Keep Things Running Smoothly: Ensure cleanliness, maintenance, inventory management, vendor relations, and overall organization of the kitchen are top priorities every day. Who We’re Looking For: Experienced Culinary Leader: You have experience in a kitchen or food service environment, and you're passionate about delicious, quality food. Detail-Oriented: You focus on quality and excellence in everything you create. Natural Leader: You inspire your team through coaching and lead by example to achieve common goals. Organized & Proactive: You're great at managing time, staying organized, and balancing multiple tasks under pressure. Flexible & Ready to Lead: You’re available to work mornings and an occasional weekend, and you’re always ready to step up when needed. Perks & Benefits: Competitive Pay & Bonus Potential: We value the expertise and leadership you bring to the table. Extended Health Benefits: Eligible after 6 months of full-time employment. Coffee & Food Discounts: Because who doesn’t love great food and coffee? #J-18808-Ljbffr