Assistant Kitchen Manager - Cantina Gueros

Cantina Gueros is searching for an Assistant Kitchen Manager for Westside Concepts' Mexico City cuisine location!

We are seeking experienced culinary leaders with confidence and passion for the job! We are a locally owned and operated company that takes pride in what we do. Looking for a place you are respected and valued? Looking for a place to grow? Cantina Gueros is for you!

Our Kitchen Managers create and maintain the high standards of food quality, presentation, cleanliness, and efficiency in our kitchens. At Cantina Gueros, our kitchen is the source of our passion and where we endeavor to truly 'Wow' our guests. We are a constantly growing brand under the leadership of an excellent Culinary Director whose vision for the future presents us with new opportunities to create new and seasonal dishes in an effort to cultivate an exciting environment for our team and guests.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about food, take pride in their work, and are willing to go the extra mile for our guests and our teams. The Kitchen Managers at Cantina Gueros are well versed in food costing, managing labor, product freshness and quality, coaching and developing culinary team members, following prep recipes and plating standards, efficient in ordering and inventory maintenance, and communicating any needs, issues, or concerns with the Culinary Director.

The culture at each of our locations includes having a strong passion for providing amazing experiences for our guests and a fun, positive atmosphere for our team members. All members of our management teams are strong leaders dedicated to the success of each restaurant. We work as a team with open communication to ensure smooth operations.

Kitchen Manager Responsibilities:

• Food Quality and Excellence
• Maintenance of Food Cost and Labor Goals
• Safe food handling and food safety knowledge
• Role model and hold team members accountable
• Coach and develop culinary team
• Menu, prep, and line build knowledge
• Follow Operational Systems and SOPs
• Strong Teamwork culture
• Responsible Cash and Card Handling
• Must be Available Night & Weekends
• Cultivate open communication between managers and team members alike
• Interview, Hire, & Train team members to take on larger roles

About Cantina Gueros:

• Fast hiring process
• Great quality of life scheduling
• Success-based Bonus Program
• Great opportunities for growth
• Great Team atmosphere and culture

About You:

• Friendly, warm, and caring attitude that's always ready to greet with a smile
• Brings a positive, can-do attitude and great work ethic daily
• Thinks and acts quickly in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Capable of working with others in a team-oriented environment
• Able to work in a standing position for extended periods of time
• Able to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food when necessary
• Minimum 3 year kitchen management experience in a high-paced restaurant
• Dependable Team Player
• Strong Multitasking Skills

What makes us even better:

• Team Member dining program
• Health Benefits
• Career growth
• Quality of Life Scheduling
• Bonus Program
• Competitive Salary Earnings
• Vacation Pay

We look forward to hearing from you!