Culinary Manager

About the Restaurant:Growing brand, Ugly Dumpling (Soup Dumplings restaurant) seeks an experienced Kitchen Manager. Should have minimum Three to five-years' experience in a Restaurant Manager/ leadership role, within a casual family dining concept.About Ugly DumplingFrom a modest street snack to a statement dish representing Chinese culinary culture in the world stage, the history of Xiao Long Bao (Soup Dumplings) resembles the tale of an ugly duckling turning into a swan."At Ugly Dumpling®, our commitment is to go beyond its boundaries and cultivate a new gastronomic journey, with the most authentic flavors of Chinese cuisine blended with contemporary creativity and a little extra imagination.Responsibilities:Must have an availability to work evenings and weekends. Should be extremely organized and have experience in hiring a locations staff. Primary responsibilities include hiring and training BOH staff, food cost management, inventory control, food safety enforcement, hospitality within the restaurant. The right candidate will lead by example and collaborate with senior management on a day to day to implement restaurant best practices to further enhance the overall guest experience and restaurant sales.Must be ServSafe Manager or local Food handlers certified.Oversight of all kitchen staff:TrainingAdherence to brand standards and operational proceduresAdherence to all Federal, State, and Local guidelinesIntegrates all company initiatives and emphasizes with applicable staffHiring and staffing the restaurant to meet established staffing parsFood cost and inventory controlFollow-up on corrective action where necessaryRequired Skills:Restaurant Manager/LeadershipOrganizational SkillsFood Cost and Inventory ControlQualifications:3+ years of prior culinary management experiencePrior experience at a full dine-in restaurant or casual plus restaurant.Hands-on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredientsKnowledge of a wide range of recipesInvolvement/understanding of managing inventory, cost of goods and overall control of financialsFamiliarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulationsExcellent organizational skillsConflict management abilitiesAbility to manage a team in a fast-paced work environmentFlexibility to work during evenings and weekendsMust be ServSafe or local Food handlers certified.Job Type: Full-time Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per yearWhat to expect:Fast paced, fun and collaborative team and working environmentParticipation in employee engagement initiativesOpportunities for professional developmentEmployee Perks/BenefitsDental insuranceEmployee discountFlexible scheduleHealth insurancePaid time offPaid trainingVision insurance401k programBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingEmployee discountFlexible schedulePaid time offPaid trainingShift:Day shiftEvening shiftMorning shiftNight shiftExperience:Kitchen management: 3 years (Required)License/Certification:ServSafe or local Food handlers certification (Required)Ability to Commute:Bronx, NY 10475 (Required)Work Location: In person

Created: 2025-05-04