KITCHEN MANAGER

The Kitchen Manager will oversee the daily operations of the restaurant and ensure that the delivery of quality, timely food is presented at all times while adhering to all health and safety code standards.

Ensure kitchen setup and breakdown is completed accurately

Maintain stock and conduct weekly inventory of all food items and supplies

Order food and supplies according to menu items

Ensure that all food items are prepared fresh, at the correct temperature and served accordingly for customer satisfaction

Capable of performing all kitchen positions

Completes duties of line cook when necessary

Ensures recipe books are current with menu items, portions, and ingredients.

Assist with hiring and termination of staff

Conduct performance reviews for BOH staff and develop training programs when needed

Anticipate, identify, and correct issues with inventory, systems, and staffing

Provide management, supervision, and direction to kitchen staff

Designing new recipes, planning menus, and selecting plate presentations

Work with Management to discuss pricing and potion sizes

Schedule kitchen staff according to business needs

Train kitchen staff on the correct preparation and plating of menu items

Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly budget reports

Prepare and organize all required order forms and reports for Management

Handle customer complaints and feedback

Provide safety training in first aid and CPR and location of onsite first aid kit

Thorough knowledge of food safety procedures

Ensuring that all food items and products are stored according to manufacturer and safety regulations

Ensure that a clean and sanitized working environment is maintained

Ensure that staff follow the restaurant's preventive maintenance measures

Provide safety training to ensure the safe operations of all kitchen equipment and the correct handling of heavy items

Maintain appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, other equipment, and food storage areas

Ensure the correct disposal of hazardous materials

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The physical demands/conditions described below are representative of those that must be met/tolerated by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Stand for sometimes long and continuous periods of time

Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired

Repeat the same movements for long and continuous periods of time

Ability to use hands to handle, control or feel objects, tools, and controls

Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects

Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls

Ability to bend and twist at waist

Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects

Lifting up to 50 lbs.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Exposure to moderate, sometimes loud noise level

QUALIFICATIONS

Incumbents must demonstrate the ability to follow policies and procedures as established in the Company's Employee Handbook. Incumbents will also contribute to a positive work environment by behaving and communicating in a manner such that they get along with all constituent groups, co-workers, and management.

In addition, the education, experience, and other skills listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

CERTIFICATIONS, Licenses, and Registrations

Current SERVSAFE Certification

WORK EXPERIENCE

Previous experience as a Chef or Kitchen Manager preferred

KEY SKILLS SET

Strong organizational, time-management, attention to detail

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to meet tight deadlines

Excellent communication skills

A strong base of culinary knowledge

Strong coaching and people-development skills

Strong leaderships, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills

Team player.

EQUIPMENT AND APPLICATIONS

High proficiency of all kitchen tools and equipment

Working knowledge of all standard office equipment