Kitchen Manager

About the role

As a Fricker’s manager, you will be responsible for providing outstanding leadership to the team. You should be passionate about the industry, inspiring others, coaching, training, counseling, creating a profitable environment, and delivering an exceptional guest experience. We reward and encourage exceptional performance through a friendly, fulfilling work environment. You will also enjoy many opportunities for career advancement along with great compensation and benefits. Management roles at Fricker’s are different from other restaurants because many guests are friendly regulars from the neighborhood and community; we are very community oriented with great relationships with schools, universities, recreation leagues, and other local businesses; we hire individuals who can utilize their own management style to achieve our company’s objectives; and we offer a flexible 5‑day work week. Job ID: #FRKMGR1

Responsibilities

• Executing Fricker’s unique brand of fun, food, sports and spirits
• Driving positive sales growth
• Maintaining a healthy, safe, and secure environment by establishing, following and enforcing all company, federal and state food‑safety, sanitation standards and procedures
• Achieving optimal performance from staff by communicating job expectations, training, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and enforcing policies & procedures
• Controlling costs by monitoring food and labor efficiencies
• Accomplishing staffing objectives by recruiting, selecting, and training quality individuals

Requirements

• At least two years of recent restaurant management experience, preferably in a fast‑casual atmosphere
• Steady, stable employment track record
• Minimum of 2 professional references
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Positive, friendly demeanor & attitude; Customer/Guest Service Focused
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Preferred: 2 years full‑service restaurant experience
• Preferred: ServeSafe certification
• Preferred behaviors: Dedicated (devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity), Enthusiastic (shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest), Team Player (works well as a member of a group), Leader (inspires teammates to follow them)
• Preferred motivations: Work‑Life Balance, Self‑Starter, Growth Opportunities, Ability to Make an Impact

Benefits

• $1,000 signing bonus paid after 90 days of employment
• Competitive bonus program paid monthly
• Comprehensive Benefit Package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) with matching contributions
• Rewards Program
• Paid vacation
• Free meals
• Flexible 5‑day work week