Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $36,600.00 - $58,700.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
retirement plans
Training and Development
flexible scheduling
Job Description
Hickory Tavern is a celebrated restaurant and neighborhood gathering spot that has been a beloved part of the Carolinas since 1997. Known for its craveable food, cold drinks, and a lively atmosphere filled with the excitement of game days, Hickory Tavern serves as more than just a dining venue - it is a community hub where families, friends, and sports fans come to connect and enjoy memorable experiences. Over the years, the establishment has grown to represent a welcoming place where people from all walks of life can feel at home, whether they are visiting for a quick meal, catching... Show More
Job Requirements
- Ability to move throughout a restaurant and/or office space standing walking kneeling bending for extended periods of time
- Ability to move throughout a restaurant working around equipment
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to make repeating movements of the arms hands and wrists
- Ability to express or exchange ideas verbally and perceive sound by ear
- Manual dexterity hand-eye coordination and ability to work with hand above shoulders
- Ability to occasionally regularly frequently move objects lift push pull balance carry up to 50 pounds
- Ability to turn or twist body parts in a circular motion
- Ability to tolerate exposure to heat cold chemicals and loud/noisy environment
Job Qualifications
- 2 to 5 years of experience in a professional kitchen with at least 1 to 2 years in a supervisory or lead line cook role
- Proven experience in food preparation and kitchen operations
- Leadership experience such as managing shifts or training staff
- Familiarity with inventory management food safety standards and scheduling
Job Duties
- Oversee daily restaurant and kitchen operations ensuring seamless coordination between front-of-house and back-of-house teams
- Hire train and coach team members manage performance attendance and disciplinary actions as needed
- Develop and maintain staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage while balancing labor costs and service quality
- Prepare high-quality menu items in accordance with standardized recipes portion control and presentation guidelines
- Uphold and enforce strict food safety sanitation and cleanliness standards throughout kitchen and dining areas
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations including food storage equipment maintenance and sanitation protocols
- Set up and organize kitchen workstations with prepped ingredients and necessary tools for efficient service
- Monitor inventory levels receive and inspect deliveries label and store products properly and rotate stock to maintain freshness
- Maintain cleanliness by sanitizing dishes utensils cookware equipment and food preparation areas
- Ensure consistent quality control throughout food prep and service to meet or exceed guest expectations
- Attend and actively participate in management meetings communicate updates and directives to the team effectively
- Track key kitchen metrics such as order accuracy ticket times and food waste report findings to the General Manager to guide operational improvements
- Support overall cleanliness by performing closing duties maintaining restrooms and parking areas and managing waste disposal
- Manage kitchen budgets monitor food and labor costs and implement cost-control strategies to optimize profitability
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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