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.

Requirements

• A passion for made from scratch food.
• Experience in a similar role, preferably in the restaurant industry.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Knowledge of food safety and handling practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a food service management role.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Skills

• Leadership
• Team Management
• Food Safety
• Inventory Management
• Time Management
• Customer Service

Benefits

• Paid vacation, parental, donor, bereavement, and 100% paid maternity leave.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• 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 reimbursement.
• Monthly profit-sharing program.
• Quarterly restricted stock units program.

Pay

Total cash compensation ranging from $70,304 to $90,000 annually based on store performance and base salary of $70,304.

Schedule

Flexible work schedules.