Dean & DeLuca is an iconic brand that is synonymous with high quality products, superior customer service and beautiful merchandising.

For 40 years it has been our mission to find and provide the world’s best epicurean treats for cooking, eating and entertaining.  Our team of International food experts search for the best and newest products from around the globe.

The DEAN & DELUCA goal is, and has been since the beginning, to discover, introduce and support products that meet our - and our customers - uncompromising standards.

DEAN & DELUCA, the icon of the American epicurean experience, seeks a Full-Time Kitchen Manager for our NEW luxury fast casual restaurant opening the beginning of 2019, in the Meatpacking District!
 

Dean & DeLuca’s newest concept stands for the experience of enjoying food the way it was intended: at the height of freshness and with an absolute dedication to the craft of bringing together quality ingredients in an environment that reflects your lifestyle. Taking a chef-driven approach, Dean & DeLuca will redefine “fast casual” offering guests a new way to enjoy quality cooking, all baked and made fresh to order throughout the day.
 

From the moment a guest walks in the door and is welcomed with a view of a clean, modern space to an array of fine foods, to the custom-blended coffee with state-of-the-art espresso technology, homemade sodas and a hospitable team, they will know they are somewhere special.
 

Mission:

We are looking for enthusiastic team members with a passion for food & beverage, who want to experience and learn the art of making fine coffee and gourmet items and grow with a cutting-edge hospitality team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Customer-Service: The kitchen manager might have to interact with customers. Being friendly and courteous regularly will help keep guests coming back.
• Attention to Detail: The kitchen manager will have to keep their eyes on a lot of elements: food standards, costs, food & staff safety, etc.
• Leadership: The kitchen manager must be leaders in the back of house, rallying their team during heavy shifts, resolving conflicts and getting the job done.
• Management Skills: The kitchen manager not only deals with food, they also will have to monitor costs, pricing, creating work schedules, hiring and more.
• Organizational Skills: Keeping work schedules, shipments, cleaning schedules, kitchen & sanitation maintenance and more is crucial to the job.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Dealing with employee conflict, irate customers and wrong stock orders is part of a kitchen managers job. Being able to come up with a solution quickly is a needed skill.
• Speaking Skills: Kitchen managers need to accurately and easily communicate standards and cooking methods to staff, give orders and speak with customers clearly.
• Stamina: Kitchen managers can expect long days around hot cooking elements, much of it on their feet.
• Ability to show an excellent work ethic and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Skills & Requirements:

• Able to meet the schedule and attendance requirements of the store.
• Must have 1+ years in kitchen management experience in high volume restaurants.
• Culinary school background a plus.
• NYC DOH Food Protection Certified.
• Must be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to work opening and closing shifts as needed.
• Ability to read and write in the English language.
• Ability to speak and understand Spanish a plus.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic.
• 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 hearing, visual and sensory abilities to observe and detect emergency situations; also to distinguish product, taste, texture, temperature, presentation and preparation.
• Remain current and compliant with the correct HR practices and policies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet frequent short timeline goals and deadlines with a sense of urgency.

*Must be 18 or older
 

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Dean & DeLuca is an equal opportunity employer