KITCHEN MANAGER – PRODUCTION AND CONTROL

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Job Summary: We are seeking an operational leader focused on production, control, and continuous improvement to lead our kitchen operations and coordinate functionality across locations. Key Highlights: 1. Operational leadership in the kitchen with a focus on production and control 2. Active participation in the kitchen during peak hours 3. Opportunity for growth within a gastronomic project OPERATIONAL KITCHEN MANAGER / PRODUCTION AND CONTROL SUPERVISOR Company: La Plaza Artesanal Location: Lima – Primarily Miraflores Employment Type: Full-time ⸻ At La Plaza Artesanal, we seek an operational leader focused on production, control, and continuous improvement to lead our kitchen operations and coordinate functionality between our Miraflores and Los Olivos locations. The primary location for this position is Miraflores, with emphasis on kitchen supervision, production coordination, operational improvement, and active team leadership during peak hours. We seek a candidate deeply involved in daily operations, capable of problem-solving, maintaining service pace, and ensuring proper kitchen functionality. This role emphasizes operational execution and control far more than “haute cuisine.” ⸻ MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES * Monitor inventories and stockouts * Develop daily and weekly production plans * Organize mise en place and supply replenishment * Reduce shrinkage and waste * Streamline kitchen and dispatch workflows * Monitor dish preparation and delivery times * Implement operational checklists * Supervise cleanliness and orderliness * Standardize kitchen processes * Enforce existing recipes * Coordinate procurement against actual consumption * Identify leaks and waste * Supervise staff and maintain operational discipline * Actively participate in the kitchen during peak hours * Coordinate production across both locations * Resolve operational contingencies during service ⸻ CANDIDATE PROFILE * Experience leading kitchen teams * Operational, organized, and solution-oriented profile * Ability to work under pressure * Speed and organization during service * Experience in high-volume restaurants * Preferred experience supervising multiple locations * Commitment and results orientation * Availability to actively engage in daily operations ⸻ VARIABLE BONUS PLAN This position includes a monthly variable bonus. Primary evaluation criteria include: * Reduction of product stockouts (“86”) * Improvement of dish preparation and delivery times * Achievement of operational and commercial targets ⸻ CONDITIONS * Base salary: S/2,500 to S/3,000 (on payroll) * Results-based variable bonus * Meals included * Opportunity for growth within an expanding gastronomic project ⸻ We seek committed, operationally minded individuals who genuinely want to lead a kitchen from execution—not just from the office. Salary: S/.2,500\.00 \- S/.3,000\.00 per hour Workplace: On-site employment