Back of House Manager

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers, and corporations.

About the role

As Back of House Manager, you will oversee all back-of-house operations for a premier corporate dining program. In this role, you will ensure the highest standards of culinary execution, operational excellence, and hospitality while leading a team of culinary and utility professionals.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to HACCP guidelines to ensure efficient, safe, and sanitary food production, purchasing, receiving, food storage, and facility maintenance
• Provides leadership and direction to the utility and culinary team, including hiring, training, developing, coaching, and counseling
• Manage equipment repairs and maintenance
• Oversees inventory, ordering/purchasing, food cost controls, training, and sanitation

Requirements

• A Degree in Culinary Arts is preferred or equivalent professional experience
• At least three years of progressive culinary/hospitality management experience in a high-volume setting
• High volume purchasing, food storage, inventory control, and sanitation experience
• A proactive self-starter with exceptional organizational skills, capable of effectively managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-profile corporate dining environment
• Knowledge of safe and sanitary food handling principles
• Ability to lift, bend, carry up to 40 lbs., manage proper storage of food items as necessary
• Strong supervisory, leadership, hands-on management, and coaching skills
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient computer skills to include; various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail and the Internet
• Strong financial, budgetary, and food cost control practices
• Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior
• ServSafe or Department of Health certification a plus
• Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:
  • The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer
  • The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables
  • The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques

Benefits

Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates:

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Pay

$80,000 - $82,000

Schedule

Monday - Friday