Kitchen Manager

Kitchen ManagerUnder the direction of the General Manager, the Kitchen Manager plans, organizes, trains, and leads to achieve stated objectives in sales, costs, team member retention, guest service and satisfaction, food quality, and cleanliness. The Kitchen Manager (KM) is responsible for all kitchen functions including food purchasing, preparation, and maintenance of quality standards.Benefits:Team Member Meal Benefit Program - STEEP Discounts on Food & Beverage at ALL of our restaurant group's locations401K WITH Company MatchEVERYONE is eligible for Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance within first 30 days of Employment.TONS of Supplemental Benefit OfferingsFREE $25,000 Life Insurance PolicyFREE Lifetime enrollment in our "Perkspot" (Think of it like Groupon, but better)3 Weeks Paid-Time OffAn INCREDIBLE work culture that focuses on Team Member enrichmentA schedule that works for you, we are SUPER flexible and understand people have lives outside of work.5-Day Work Week (Guaranteed 2 days off a week).We pay for ServSafe Manager Food Safety Certification (5 year Certificate)Bartender License ReimbursementAmerican Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED and Narcan CertificationPosition Type and Hours:Able to work a minimum of 45 hours per week; able to work flexible hours necessary to manage and operate the kitchen effectively.Travel to other stores within the company will be necessary at times.Conduct a weekly in-store Manager Meeting to review restaurant performance.Personal Requirements:Strong self-discipline, initiative, leadership ability.Outgoing pleasant, polite manner as well a neat and clean appearance a must.Ability to motivate employees to work as a team to ensure that food and service meet appropriate standards.Demonstrates time management and organizational skills.Must be able to handle the pressures of simultaneously coordinating a wide range of activities and recommend appropriate solutions to restaurant problems.Must possess good communication skills for dealing with diverse staff and customers.Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand and walk for up to 10 hours at a time, with brief time to sit intermittently.Must occasionally lift or move restaurant products and supplies, up to 50 pounds.Must have the stamina to work up to 60 hours per week when necessary.Education & Experience:High school diploma or equivalentCulinary Degree or related degree preferred2 years of experience in a full-service restaurant2 years of experience in a kitchen leadership roleKnife skillsStrong verbal and written communication skills.Bilingual a plusState of Wisconsin Food Manager Certificate (ServSafe Preferred)Must have reliable transportation