Kitchen Manager

Kitchen ManagerTo lead the BOH Team in the execution of food service, food safety and ensure an excellent guest experience. Responsible for the consistent preparation of innovative and creative Mexican, Southern, French American, and Steak inspired cuisine to be served at the highest quality, presentation, and flavor for Gatsby Restaurant resulting in outstanding guest satisfaction. Additionally, responsible for the smooth running of the kitchen and manage areas of profit, labor, stock, waste control, hygiene practices and training within the kitchen.Duties and Responsibilities:The Kitchen Manager will be an expert in all areas of the back of the house and be able to perform in the absence of an hourly staff memberTrains, develops and motivates supervisors and culinary staff to meet and exceed established food preparation standards on a consistent basisDisplay exceptional leadership by providing a positive work environment. Coaching employees as appropriate while demonstrating a dedicated and professional approach to managementWill provide direction for all day-to-day operations in the kitchenProvides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performanceUtilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and kitchen staffTeaches preparation according to well defined recipes and follows up and discusses ways of constantly improving the cuisine at the propertyImproves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when neededDelegates appropriately to develop supervisors and subordinates to accept responsibility and meet clearly defined goals and objectivesMust complete periodic line checks for quality, efficiency, and standardsThey should advocate sound financial/business decision making, demonstrates honesty, integrity and also leads by exampleOversees all BOH purchasingEnsure proper purchasing, receiving and food storage standards in the kitchenReviews staffing levels to ensure that service, operational needs, and financial objectives are metCoordinates with General Manager, Director of Operations, and Culinary Director in menu development and maintaining updated and accurate costing of all dishes prepared and sold within the operationEnsures compliance with all food handling and sanitation standards including properEnsures all equipment in the kitchen is properly maintained and in working order in accordance with local Health department and Chicken + Beer standardsReviews guest comments and other data to identify areas of improvementEnsure proper grooming and hygiene standards for all kitchen staffsReview and discuss daily food cost reports with key kitchen and management team membersReview weekly and monthly schedules to meet forecast and budgetRun daily BOH line-ups to ensure that the team is ready for the dayAble to perform additional duties as requested by management as and when requiredQualification Requirements:Must be able to pass the TSA Federal background check to work in the airport4-year college degree preferredMinimum of 2 years of experience as a Kitchen Manager with extensive knowledge of recipes, policies, standards, theories and successful results with past responsibilitiesMust be capable of performing all functions and meeting all qualification standards for all hourly positionsKnowledge of P.O.S. system and the back-office systems to fulfill management functionsIs quickly and decisively when needed based on the need and urgency of situation