General Manager

Benefits

• Free Classes
• Unlimited PTO
• Potential Bonus based on key performance factors
• Travel Stipend
• Cell phone stipend

Qualifications

• Great leader capable of recruiting and training staff as well as managing and maintaining a motivated team
• Comfortable with a range of cooking techniques. Formal culinary education or equivalent experience a plus
• Experience working with people of all ages
• Experience working in an events business
• 1-3 years experience in a management position
• Strong customer service skills
• A business or management degree is a plus

Responsibilities

• Open availability is required, including nights and weekends.
• Taste Buds Kitchen hosts events 7-days a week.
• Instruct Classes (as needed)
• Instruct cooking classes, camps and parties for ages 2-99. Engage and teach guests about various cooking/baking skills related to the class menu. Interact with all guests to ensure customer satisfaction. Be the perfect example and role model of what is expected of a Culinary Instructor.
• Ensure all clients have a great experience
• Ensure that all classes, staff, and facilities are meeting Taste Buds Kitchen standards.
• Improve and streamline systems for efficiency.
• Assist in/responsible for, hiring, training, managing, scheduling, and developing the employee team.
• Act as an emergency substitute if an employee cannot attend their shift.
• Ensure all company policies, systems, and laws are followed and ensure that all classes, staff, and facilities are meeting Taste Buds Kitchen standards.
• Aid in marketing campaigns. Provide feedback and ideas on current marketing strategies. Maintain a positive social media presence.
• Track and meet monthly sales goals. Monitor employee hours, scheduling, and payroll. Cost and spending management.
• Maintain high cleanliness & branding standards in the kitchen.