Kitchen Manager

Responsibilities

• Supervise and oversee the production and preparation of food in a manner consistent with established recipes and procedures
• In conjunction with all management, enforce compliance with all employment policies and oversee cleanliness of restaurant and safety of guests at all times
• Direct productivity to monitor and maintain efficient and effective food item ticket times
• Manage performance of Back of House employees, including conducting performance evaluations, coaching, and discipline
• Assist with the development of all key employees, assistant managers, and hourly employees by providing daily feedback on performance during one-on-ones
• Conduct formal line Taste & Temp checks as part of overall responsibility for inventory and safety in the kitchen
• Understand, manage, and practice safe food handling procedures
• Manage food costs, track waste, and control kitchen labor costs
• Direct work for Back of House employees, including setting hours and weekly schedules, and assigning tasks before, during and after open hours of the restaurant
• Train Back of House employees on equipment maintenance and cleaning procedures
• Review applications, interview, and hire or make recommendations to hire Back of House employees

Qualifications

• Passion for scratch-made food for all
• Experience as a Kitchen Manager or equivalent position
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Knowledge of food safety and handling practices
• Experience with inventory management and cost control
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards package after 30 days of employment
• A choice of medical plans that are best in class
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation, parental, donor, bereavement, and 100% paid maternity leave
• Adoption assistance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life, accident, and critical illness insurance
• Identity theft protection
• Employee assistance program
• Business travel insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursements
• Monthly profit-sharing program
• Quarterly restricted stock units program
• Opportunities to support the community
• Annual holiday bonus