KM Salary

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen staff
• Maintain quality and consistency in food preparation
• Manage inventory and order supplies
• Implement food safety standards
• Collaborate with other managers to optimize overall restaurant performance

Essential Functions

• Oversee all kitchen operations
• Train and schedule entire kitchen staff
• Develop and direct while upholding standards, product quality, and cleanliness
• Monitor and identify all unit sales and labor reports
• Create and implement plans to address department areas and store goals
• Perform and monitor all line checks
• Foster a positive working relationship with all staff members
• Oversee and direct the kitchen staff in order to create and maintain cost-effective outcomes
• Monitor yearly overall food and labor costs
• Ensure a safe work environment
• Oversee all deliveries
• Promote a positive Buddy’s experience with guests
• Approve unit comps, promos, credits, and guest requests

Leadership Responsibilities

• Aid in staff hiring, training, and scheduling
• Ensure proper usage of communication tools
• Aid the General Manager with employee reviews and evaluations
• Provide employees with positive and constructive feedback and implement appropriate disciplinary action when necessary
• Ensure all employees adhere to Buddy’s uniform policy and standards

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a kitchen management role in a full-service restaurant
• Proficient in management areas: leadership, communication, staff mentoring & development, and quality of operations
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Knowledge of employment law and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills
• Solid computer skills