Director of Operations for a small Restaurant Group

$100,000 - $150,000/Yr

Mot Restaurant Group - Hackensack, NJ

Full-time - Manager

Hackensack, NJ

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

The Director of Operations will oversee the Commissary Kitchen operations and manage the operations of 6+ Vietnamese restaurants. This role is crucial for ensuring high standards in food preparation, staff training, and compliance with health regulations, while also fostering a positive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, providing guidance and training to ensure high performance.
• Develop seasonal specials and execute the rollout to all individual locations.
• Oversee inventory and logistics management.
• Communicate with the front of house about allergens.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations within the kitchen environment.
• Monitor food production processes to maintain quality control and consistency.
• Travel to each location to ensure food quality.
• Assist with the training of individual location Kitchen Managers.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a leadership role.
• Strong skills in supervising kitchen staff and managing kitchen operations effectively.
• Expertise in menu planning and food production techniques.
• Knowledge of Vietnamese food.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while fostering a positive atmosphere.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail in all aspects of food preparation.
• Familiarity with dietary restrictions and the ability to create accommodating meal options is preferred.
• Passion for cooking with a creative flair for developing new dishes.
• Strong communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with dietary restrictions and accommodating meal options.

Benefits

• Paid time off