Kitchen Manager

Kitchen Manager Position

We want to find people who are trustworthy, accountable, team oriented, handle pressure during times of high stress. Communicate well to their teammates. Work clean and always wish to learn and be better.

We also offer many other great benefits such as:

• Leadership opportunities to gain real world management experience to help you reach your professional goals.
• Highly competitive pay

Requirements and Responsibilities:

• Consistency and reliability & accountability
• Positive attitude
• Values teamwork
• Self accountability
• 2+ years kitchen leadership

Job Specific Requirements:

Kitchen Managers complete a variety of creative, organizational and leadership tasks to ensure a kitchen runs optimally and patrons' meals are satisfactory. Their responsibilities frequently include:

• Developing unique and cuisine-appropriate menus
• Collaborating with the Restaurant Manager to set item prices
• Staying current on developing trends in the restaurant industry
• Maintaining the kitchen and surrounding areas in conditions that meet the company standards and health code regulations
• Monitoring inventory and purchasing supplies and food from approved vendors
• Hiring, training and supervising kitchen staff
• Assisting and directing kitchen staff in meal preparation, creation, plating and delivery
• Identifying and introducing new culinary techniques
• Preparing meals and completing prep support as needed

Kitchen Managers use a variety of culinary skills and soft skills to lead kitchens and provide excellent meal service to patrons. These skills include:

• Expert knowledge of the restaurant or organization's cuisine
• Advanced culinary skills including food preparation, flavor pairings and other cooking best practices
• Ability to develop unique recipes
• Current knowledge of trends in the restaurant industry
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state and local food handling regulations
• Comfortable training, directing and supervising kitchen staff
• Exceptional leadership skills, including motivation and goal-setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Time management and organization

We are a technology driven operation. A Kitchen Manager must be able to use email, electronic calendars, electronic scheduling platforms, cloud-based document processing and use of social media platforms to contribute to the brand voice in our online presence.

We ask you to:

• Honor and encourage others to follow the visions and values of the restaurant
• Ability to multitask quickly, yet thoroughly
• Have the ability to communicate effectively in English or Spanish
• Be at least 20 years of age
• Be willing and able to work a flexible schedule
• Have the ability to lift and carry 10-55 lbs.
• Have reliable means of transportation
• Have 2+ years of kitchen leadership

Our core values which you buy into:

Hospitality – the genuine care of our guests and fellow associates; this allows us to create guests from customers.

Teamwork – goal-oriented drive for the bigger picture supported by unselfish action and unwavering support.

Pursuit of perfection – we set the standard for the guests' expectations; a perpetual attention to detail and focus on the needs of the guest allows us to exceed them.

Enjoyment in your work – creating a fun atmosphere that everyone enjoys being a part of, while continuously working to meet goals and exceed expectations (fun doing work, not only fun at work).

Self-improvement – taking accountability for your actions in all situations to make improvements upon oneself in support of the team.

Pride – putting your name on your actions and the product that our brand creates.

Applicants will also be expected to be able to work on their feet for several hours at a time and lift potentially heavy objects when necessary. For this Kitchen Manager position, prior experience is necessary and required.

Work Schedule

• 12 hour shift
• Weekend availability
• Monday to Friday
• Holidays
• Day shift
• Night shift

Supplemental Pay

• Bonus pay

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Other