Culinary Compliance Manager

Summary of Position The Culinary Compliance Manager provides oversight and direction to BOH teams to ensure consistent, high-quality food execution and compliance with PJWRG food safety, occupational safety, and environmental standards. Reports to: Corporate Culinary Director Essential Functions Culinary Execution Inspects supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards. Trains BOH staff in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food. Develop relationships with KMs that enables them to build, maintain and deliver training programs for food operations. Leadership Ensure culinary operations at the store level connect to corporate framework. Deliver consistent quality in planning and execution of standardized processes. Leverage established company solutions to ensure consistency, quality and efficiency within limited time-driven offerings. Train and manage employees to ensure knowledge of core food and promotional menus. Model and reinforce PJWRG coaching process. Monitor store performance and provide documented feedback to DO, GM, KM. Compliance Ensure compliance with PJWRG food, occupational and environmental safety policies in all culinary and kitchen operations. Ensure compliance with all applicable policies, rules and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to food safety, health, wage and hour and purchasing of spec products. Manages and administers policies, programs, procedures and PJWRG initiatives necessary to ensure the BOH compliance with standardized processes, menu excellence, quality food, product builds and prep. Establishes and continuously improves a consistent operating framework for the identification, management, monitoring, and reporting of compliance risks and issues. Compare BOH schedules to actual and performance data. Support stores in preparation for Board of Health Department and ECO-SURE inspections Cost Management Execute strategies for delivering food and labor targets. Safety & Sanitation Inspects the cleaning, sanitation, and maintenance of the kitchen, including preventive maintenance of food processing equipment, food preparation areas and facilities. Assists in addressing and correcting issues resulting from violations on Health Inspections in a timely and professional manner. Qualifications Culinary degree or equivalent experience For internal candidates: 5+ years Kitchen Manager experience For external candidates: Minimum 5 years of Kitchen Manager experience; multi-unit BOH management experience preferred Strong track record of developing, implementing, and maintaining recipes and food consistency. Proven and demonstrated knowledge and experience in all aspects of kitchen equipment and operations. Bilingual in English and Spanish Strong computer skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet. Serv Safe and TIPS certification required. Available to work on weekends, holidays and nights as required. Able to work independently and as part of a team. Ability and willingness to travel up to 80% of their time. Personal Attributes Has a “can-do” attitude and the willingness to learn and execute quickly; accepts accountability Works well in a team / matrixed environment and cross-functional disciplines; knows how to ensure all team members stay connected and informed Detail oriented; excellent planning, organizational and time management skills Creative and flexible attitude / style to adapt to new situations in a dynamic environment About PJW Restaurant Group PJW Restaurant Group has been successful for more than three decades by striving for more. Our energy manifests itself in every concept we create, dish we develop, and drink we serve. We are dedicated to providing experiences that our guests look forward to. We draw inspiration - and sustenance - from both the neighborhoods we are rooted in and our more than 1,800 employees. PJW Restaurant Group creates community destinations. We never stop pushing ourselves to elevate all we offer our guests, and we never settle for less than our best. Nothing moves forward by standing still, so we will continue growing, continue innovating, and continue raising the bar. Salary: Starting at $85,000 Benefits: Annual bonus Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan and 401(k) matching #J-18808-Ljbffr PJW Restaurant Group