Executive Kitchen Manager

About the role

EKM Compensation range is $84,000-$100,000/year + 15% bonus potential. The final offered salary will be based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate's depth of experience, skill set, qualifications, and internal pay equity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall kitchen operations
• Partner closely with the Culinary kitchen team to embrace and execute new menu items
• Adhere to policies and manage and train others on standard operating systems and procedures
• Ensure collaboration between kitchen and front of house operations
• Represent company values and create a respectful, positive and professional work environment
• Manage people by: Conducting and overseeing final interviews and approving kitchen team member hiring decisions, introducing and supervising the implementation of kitchen training materials to the team, reviewing and approving schedules to align with forecasting in a timely manner, developing and retaining Managers and Team Members
• Lead menu and system rollouts and kitchen initiatives
• Lead Community meetings based on Piccolo Buco’s values and have open communication to inspire the team
• Demonstrate depth of knowledge in food quality and recipes
• Execute private events, including monthly themed Wine Club dinners
• Maximize financial and operational results
• Work closely with management teams to conduct weekly food inventory
• Effectively operate computer systems including a POS System, Online Team Member Scheduler, Inventory/Ordering software and the Microsoft Office Suite
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment and uphold food safety standards
• Maintain a professional image by adhering to guidelines listed in the Team Member Handbook
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 2-3 years of kitchen management experience in a full-service restaurant. Scratch kitchen experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Reads, understands and communicates in English
• Demonstrates financial acumen
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS: ServSafe and state/local licensing requirements
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for at least 10 hours per shift
• Must be able to work 50-60 hours per week
• Must be able to work flexible shifts and schedules, inclusive of weekends and some holidays

Benefits

• Incredible Discounts: Monthly Dining Allowance, 50% Dining and Carryout, 40% Retail Wine, 20% Retail and Private Events, Monthly Complimentary Wine Tasting for Two
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance plus Telemedicine and Wellness Program
• Company Matching 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Savings Accounts - Health and Dependent Care, Health Savings Account
• Long-Term Disability; Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (with option to purchase additional coverage)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Highly Competitive Pay plus Team Member Incentives & Rewards, Paid Time Off
• Access to Team Member Relief Program, Employee Assistance Program, providing mental health, legal and financial counseling
• “Everyday Benefits” Program to include insurance coverage (pet, life, auto, home/property) and employee discounts on goods and services
• Employee Referral Bonus Program, Milestones Recognition Program
• GMs and EKMs participate in a Team Member Development program to earn a $20,000 cash incentive
• Annual Destination Conference for General Managers and Executive Kitchen Managers, Career Development Opportunities