The Kitchen Manager will lead the culinary team at Chukchansi Park, developing a team that performs at a superior level to deliver exceptional culinary experience. The kitchen manager and their team will be responsible for preparing food for suites guests, catering parties and picnics. And will also be responsible for training and scheduling of staff, development and execution of specialize menus, inventory counts, ordering and cost controls. This position reports to the Director, Food & Beverage. 

 

· Responsible for all hiring, training, and scheduling of premium kitchen staff.

· Oversees overall food prep and presentation, maintain the highest quality and appearance of all food products.

· Ability to motivate and encourage the kitchen staff while creating a positive environment.

· Responsible for assisting in the training of concessions and picnics staff. 

· Creation of prep sheets and line layout diagrams to ensure consistent and efficient food production.

· Overseeing all routine kitchen management procedures including (but not limited to) opening and closing checklists, cleaning schedules, temperature checks, waste sheet.

· Ensuring best practices for safety and sanitation in the kitchen in accordance with Health Department regulations.

· Ensures timely delivery of food to the suites and other hospitality areas.

· Identify and execute strategies to expedite service and production.

· Collaborate with Director of F&B, to develop a premium menu that is exciting and cost efficient.

· Responsible for keeping inventory of kitchen and ordering as needed.

· Assist other departments when necessary.

·         Must have 3+ years of kitchen management experience.

·         Experience in high volume food production.

·         Manager Serve Safe required

·         Ability to effectively multi-task and communicate in a fast-paced environment.

·         Ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor in the face of adversity.

·         Culinary experience in a stadium or entertainment venue preferred but not required.

·         Ability to work all Fresno Grizzlies home games and non- baseball events

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.