Kitchen Manager

The Kitchen Manger is responsible for overseeing smooth back of house operations. This role will plan and prepare meals, will be responsible for directing back of house staff and ensuring that job duties are carried out in accordance with internal policies and procedures. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Making periodic and regular inspections to observe quality of food preparation and service, food appearance, and cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas and equipment Coordinating all training activities for kitchen and service employees to include the identification and analysis of training needs and the design and implementation of programs to address these deficiencies Developing recipes and portion specifications in accordance with consumer tastes, nutritional needs, product specifications, ease of preparation, and established procedures and budgetary constraints Participating in other menu planning activities to include the determination of purchasing specifications, product and recipe testing, and menu development Assisting other managers as requested in areas such as plate presentation, special function menu planning, and the design of new service areas Performing other work-related duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) A high school diploma or equivalent preferred Prior experience in related food service positions required Ability to work in high-stress environment Moderate reading and writing skills; ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures Proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills; cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plan and complete job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment Ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less Manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less. Employee is regularly exposed to kitchen equipment (e.g., oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer, and chef's knives). Note This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. #J-18808-Ljbffr