Kitchen Manager

Job Description Job Description Company Overview Federal American Grill is a family owned and operated upscale, yet casual dining restaurant with New American Style scratch-made food, along with some traditional comfort favorites, daily fresh seafood, prime steaks, a well-rounded wine list, and Old Fashioned bar with 400+ whiskies. Our high level of service presents opportunity for a higher level of compensation for our team. Federal strives to positively impact as many lives as possible every single day. We go above and beyond to WOW our guests and that starts by taking care of the staff! As a rapidly growing company we have vast opportunities for advancement for anyone who shares our core values. Job Summary We are looking for a Kitchen Manager who is a Leader for the BOH and is responsible for all aspects of the kitchen from consistent food preparation and quality control to inventory, equipment maintenance, and cleanliness. The person in this role must motivate the staff to perform with high standards and urgency to contribute to the perfect guest experience with consistent food. He/she must be able to excel in all areas of the kitchen and be able to communicate with the FOH as well as the BOH. Responsibilities Cooking dexterity in all stations of the kitchen to uphold high standards and consistent execution. Follows recipes and line builds and holds others to do the same. Food costs and inventory. Oversees all BOH recruiting, hiring and training. Oversees all orders done through the kitchen and knows to communicate any issues to vendors, management team, and headquarters. Ensures all personnel are food safety certified and always practice sanitation standards. Clear and concise communication with BOH, FOH, management team, and other leaders of the company. Able to adjust pars due to business needs. Prepare and adjust BOH schedules. Ensure smooth running service. Being proactive when seeing an issue and use company policy to rectify any issues. Able to create routines for theirs AKMs and staff. Create an efficient work environment. Proactive and cross train. Follow and train handbook systems, core values and core focus that are put in place to achieve standards. Qualifications Minimum 5 years as a Kitchen Manager Experience with large scale food preparation Experience with leading workforce 20+ Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred but not mandatory Knows how to impact food cost, inventory, and correct percentages Sense of urgency while working clean Inspires a positive workplace atmosphere Food Safety Certification Organized and disciplined Delegates just as well as listening and following directions Benefits/Perks Bonus Opportunities Direct Deposit Paid Time Off Advancement Opportunities 401K - 100% Vested