KITCHEN MANAGER

Kitchen Manager

Monkeypod Kitchen Wailea - Kihei, HI 96753

Salary Range $25.00 - $27.00 Hourly

Overview

Provide the highest level of quality and service to our guests in an incredibly friendly atmosphere. Assist the Chef/Sous Chef/Chef de Cuisine in the day-to-day operations of the kitchen. In addition to the Kitchen Manager responsibilities, this position will also complete the duties of a Line Cook and when needed is responsible to perform duties of all kitchen positions.

Essential Functions

• Assist the Chef, Sous Chef, and/or Chef de Cuisine in coordination of all food service operations.
• Support the execution of the Business Plan through completion of assigned action steps.
• Oversee and approve training and development of kitchen staff.
• Participate in the hiring process by conducting interviews and making hiring recommendations. May assist Chef/Sous Chef/Chef de Cuisine in approving new hires as assigned by the Chef.
• Participate in monthly inventory process.
• Assist in the implementation and management of HCR policies and procedures; active management of kitchen and restaurant procedures throughout scheduled shift.
• Provide direction to kitchen staff, ensuring execution of all employee duties.
• Monitor kitchen operations to ensure compliance with health and fire department regulations. Ensure compliance with state, federal, and HCR food handling requirements and standards.
• Anticipate, identify, and correct any issues with inventory, systems, and staffing.
• Establish and maintain a positive relationship with vendors and act as a daily point of contact.
• Ensure product is stored at the correct temperatures and the recipe books are up to date with current menu items, portions, and ingredients.
• Ensure utilization of daily prep sheets and meat/fish yield sheets daily and that PMIX counts are recorded accurately daily.
• Must be dependable, report to work as scheduled and on time, and follow all policies regarding scheduling and attendance.

Qualifications

Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers needs while following company procedures. Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations. Safety - Ability to work safely by following all safety policies and procedures. Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others. Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, guests, and management to ensure all needs are met. Response to Direction - Receive and follow directions from supervisors; follow direction of computer-generated tickets. Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task. Teamwork Abilities - Ability to work together with a team in a positive manner to achieve a common goal. Friendly & Energetic - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor towards others and bring energy to the performance of the task. Neat & Well Groomed - Neat & Well Groomed

Leadership and Management - Ability to organize self and direct and influence others to perform their jobs effectively.

Decision Making & Judgement - Ability to make sound decisions with available information while following HCR policies.

Conflict Management - Ability to deal with others in a negative situation and work towards a positive outcome.

Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.

Skills & Abilities Experience: 2 years of Line Cook experience Certifications & Licenses: Must take and pass all training tests 90% and higher. Other Requirements: Knife set not required at hire, but should be acquired by the employee within 30 days of hire.

Physical Demands Lift/Carry Stand Walk Sit Manually Manipulate Reach Outward Reach Above Shoulder Climb Crawl Squat or Kneel Bend Grasp Speak Push/Pull Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth) Sense of Sound - Hear verbal requests by guests, coworkers, and managers Sense of Smell Sense of Taste Sense of Touch Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Facemask, non-slip shoes, back belt if lifting over 25lbs, safety glove when using knife.

Work Environment Fast paced, high-energy, moderately noisy environment containing multiple personality type. Can become crowded, hot, and can become high-pressure.