Italian Food Quality Manager

Job Summary Gelso & Grand is seeking an **Italian Food Quality Manager** to support food quality, consistency, and safety across restaurant operations. This role focuses on monitoring food preparation, maintaining recipe and presentation standards, overseeing ingredient quality, and helping kitchen teams deliver consistent Italian-inspired dishes. The manager works with kitchen staff and restaurant leadership to identify quality issues, improve procedures, and maintain high standards for food handling and guest satisfaction. Common Job Roles * Italian Food Quality Manager * Restaurant Quality Assurance Manager * Food Quality Control Manager * Culinary Quality Manager * Food Safety and Quality Supervisor Key Responsibilities * Monitor the quality, freshness, flavor, and presentation of Italian-inspired dishes. * Ensure food preparation follows approved recipes, portion guidelines, and presentation standards. * Inspect incoming ingredients for quality, freshness, and proper storage conditions. * Help maintain consistent food quality across kitchen stations and service periods. * Monitor compliance with food safety, sanitation, and food-handling procedures. * Conduct routine checks of food storage areas, refrigerators, and preparation stations. * Work with chefs and kitchen staff to address food quality concerns. * Review customer feedback and identify opportunities to improve menu consistency. * Assist with developing and updating food quality checklists and standard operating procedures. * Monitor ingredient handling, labeling, rotation, and waste-reduction practices. * Support staff training on food quality, hygiene, and preparation standards. * Document quality issues, corrective actions, and inspection results. * Coordinate with restaurant management on quality improvement initiatives. * Perform additional food quality and operational duties assigned by management. Requirements * High school diploma or equivalent required; culinary or food science education is an asset. * Previous experience in restaurant operations, culinary quality control, food safety, or quality assurance preferred. * Knowledge of food preparation, ingredient handling, and sanitation practices. * Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistent food quality. * Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. * Ability to identify quality concerns and recommend corrective actions. * Basic computer and recordkeeping proficiency. * Ability to work collaboratively with chefs, kitchen staff, and restaurant management. Preferred Skills * Experience in Italian cuisine, restaurant kitchens, or full-service dining. * Familiarity with food quality inspections and quality assurance procedures. * Knowledge of food storage, temperature control, labeling, and stock rotation. * Strong understanding of recipe consistency, portion control, and presentation standards. * Experience training staff on food safety and quality expectations. * Good analytical skills and attention to operational detail. * Ability to support continuous improvement in kitchen operations. About the Company Gelso & Grand is associated with the restaurant and hospitality sector. This job description presents the company in the context of an Italian food quality management role, with an emphasis on culinary standards, ingredient quality, food safety, and guest satisfaction. The company's current operations and the availability of this exact position should be verified through its official information. Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour Expected hours: 34.0 per week Benefits: * Relocation assistance Work Location: In person