Kitchen Manager

The Kitchen Manager (KM) is responsible for all kitchen operations on an opening, mid‑or closing shift, including supervision of all kitchen staff and staffing levels, safety, and sanitation. The KM ensures that the shift is run smoothly with a focus on quality while attending to any unexpected problems or emergencies that may arise. The KM also handles staffing, scheduling, financial goals, and staff development of the kitchen. Job Responsibilities Oversee the human resource function in the kitchen ensuring recruitment, selection, orientation, training, scheduling and performance management functions meet or exceed company specified criteria. Build morale of the kitchen staff by developing, cross‑training, and mentoring. Ensure restaurant food quality by completing thorough line checks and tasting/testing food on a consistent basis. Have contributory financial responsibility for food costs, labor costs, and kitchen supplies. Set operational goals and plans to achieve or exceed written budgets, then direct staff and utilize kitchen systems, schedules, tools and procedures to attain those goals. Maintain food quality and safety standards, overseeing all phases of food procurement, production and service. Focus on inventory and ordering, storage and rotation, food preparation, recipe adherence, plate presentation and service/production standards. Standards are achieved through daily line checks and food reviews, response to guest feedback, ongoing maintenance/housekeeping, and staff training. Job Requirements Must be 21 years old or older. Minimum of 4 years kitchen management experience. 2 years of experience in a full‑service casual‑dining environment preferred. Ability to work and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. Working knowledge of all staff functions. Associate’s / Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, culinary arts, or equivalent experience preferred. Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision – different plans to choose from. Bonus – Quarterly. Company‑paid critical illness, long/short‑term disability, and life insurance. PTO – 2 weeks plus 1-week sick pay during the first year. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nbutexas