Communication Skills, Cook Dishes, Cost Control, Detail Oriented, Food Preparation, Food Quality, Inventory Costs, Inventory Management, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Menu Development, Operations, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Quality Management, Recipe Development, Restaurant, Safety Compliance, Sanitation, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Trend Analysis
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all kitchen operations, including daily service, prep, and execution
- Oversee food quality, consistency, presentation, and recipe standards
- Hire, train, mentor, and develop kitchen staff and culinary leaders
- Create and maintain efficient kitchen systems and workflows
- Manage food cost, labor cost, inventory, ordering, and waste reduction initiatives
- Collaborate on menu development, seasonal offerings, and special events
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and food handling standards
- Maintain a positive, high-performance kitchen culture focused on teamwork and accountability
- Work closely with ownership and leadership to achieve operational and financial goals
Qualifications
- 5+ years of culinary leadership experience as an Executive Chef, Head Chef, Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Chef de Cuisine
- Strong understanding of kitchen operations, labor management, inventory, and cost controls
- Experience leading high-performing culinary teams
- Passion for Italian cuisine, seasonal ingredients, and quality execution
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Ability to remain organized and composed in a high-volume environment
- Proven ability to mentor and develop staff
- Availability for nights, weekends, and holidays
Preferred Experience
- Italian or chef-driven restaurant experience
- Menu development and recipe costing
- Multi-unit or growth-oriented restaurant experience
- Strong knowledge of food trends, wine culture, and hospitality-driven dining experiences
Benefits
- Competitive salary + performance incentives
- Leadership growth opportunities
- Employee dining discounts
- Supportive, collaborative culture
- Creative input and menu development opportunities
- Opportunity to lead and shape a growing culinary program
Join Mano Bella and help create exceptional food experiences built on craftsmanship, hospitality, and genuine connection.
Apply today and lead our kitchen into its next chapter.
Company Description
Ardente | Sister Restaurant to Mano Bella – SouthPark
Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available
Ardente, a new Italian restaurant concept and sister restaurant to Mano Bella in SouthPark, is hiring Line Cooks who are passionate about food, thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, and take pride in consistency, craftsmanship, and teamwork. We’re looking for motivated culinary professionals who care about quality ingredients and executing memorable dining experiences with precision and attention to detail.
If you enjoy working in an energetic kitchen environment and want to be part of building a new restaurant concept from the ground up, we'd love to meet you.
Ardente | Sister Restaurant to Mano Bella – SouthPark
Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available
Ardente, a new Italian restaurant concept and sister restaurant to Mano Bella in SouthPark, is hiring Line Cooks who are passionate about food, thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, and take pride in consistency, craftsmanship, and teamwork. We’re looking for motivated culinary professionals who care about quality ingredients and executing memorable dining experiences with precision and attention to detail.
If you enjoy working in an energetic kitchen environment and want to be part of building a new restaurant concept from the ground up, we'd love to meet you.
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