Tavern Kitchen Manager

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Recruit, onboard, schedule, coach, evaluate, and manage department staff to support high performance, engagement, and alignment with company standards and service excellence
• Drive the execution of strategic initiatives by translating organizational goals into actionable plans, ensuring team alignment, accountability, and timely delivery under the guidance of division leadership
• Establish and uphold service standards within assigned department(s), ensuring consistent delivery that meets or exceeds guest expectations and operational goals
• Maintain daily production schedules and inventory; oversee food deliveries, stock rotation, portion control, and ensure kitchen cleanliness meets company and health department guidelines
• Provide hands-on support with food preparation, portioning, and cleaning while maintaining proper preparation methods and portion sizes for all menu items
• Administer performance management and disciplinary actions in coordination with the Tavern General Manager, including training, coaching, and observing team members to ensure compliance with company standards
• Oversee payroll and related administrative duties to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Ensure compliance with all applicable gaming laws and company internal controls, policies and procedures, Title 31, and federal regulations, if they apply to the position
• Provide outstanding guest service in a timely manner to both guests and fellow team members that meets the company's guest service culture standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 2 years of restaurant or hospitality experience; includes leadership or progressive responsibility in kitchen management or culinary operations
• Proven track record of effective decision-making under pressure and in dynamic environments
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to influence, coach, and resolve conflict across all levels of the organization
• Ability to adapt leadership style to support changing business needs and team dynamics
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and high-performing workplace culture
• Proactive problem-solving mindset with a focus on accountability and continuous improvement
• Skilled in prioritizing and managing multiple responsibilities to meet deadlines and drive results
• Ability to access and input information using a moderately complex computer system
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word; familiarity with collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams