Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $25.00 - $26.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
flexible scheduling
discounts
CO sick time
Employee assistance program
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Job Description
Our establishment is a professional kitchen environment focused on delivering high-quality culinary experiences through efficient back-of-house operations. We are dedicated to maintaining rigorous food safety standards, optimizing inventory management, and fostering a well-coordinated kitchen team. This is a service-oriented company operating in the dynamic restaurant industry, committed to excellence in food preparation and hospitality. We offer a competitive wage of $25.00 to $26.00 per hour, with flexible scheduling options that accommodate 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts including nights and weekends. The role we are seeking to fill is that of a Kitchen Manager, a critical leadership position responsible for overseeing all aspects of kitchen operations. The Kitchen Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring that the kitchen runs smoothly, consistently produces high-quality food, and adheres to all health and safety regulations. Key responsibilities include managing kitchen staff, training and development, shift scheduling, monitoring food costs to meet budgetary goals, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment. This position requires a proactive leader who can manage supply ordering, control inventory, and oversee kitchen equipment maintenance to prevent downtime. The Kitchen Manager must be well-versed in food preparation techniques and kitchen formalities, ensuring that every dish meets the highest standards for taste, presentation, and portion control. This role also involves direct involvement in food preparation tasks, such as prepping ingredients and completing meal assembly when necessary, to set a standard for the team. Candidates will have a strong command of food safety regulations like HACCP and ServeSafe, and experience with restaurant management software and inventory systems is highly valued. This position offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to the success and reputation of our restaurant, while enjoying benefits including flexible scheduling, employee discounts, and a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage. We encourage driven culinary professionals with leadership experience to apply for this rewarding Kitchen Manager role and take the next step in their careers in a dynamic restaurant setting.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of experience in kitchen management or as a head chef in a restaurant
- Proven leadership and supervisory abilities
- Knowledge of food safety regulations
- Ability to use restaurant management software and inventory control systems
- Capable of working flexible shifts including evenings, nights, weekends
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as standing for long periods
- Strong communication and organizational skills
Job Qualifications
- Verbal communication
- Energy level
- Dependability
- Productivity
- Customer service
- Attendance
- Confidentiality
- Emotional control
- Flexibility
- Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time
- 2 years of experience as a kitchen manager, head chef, or similar role in a restaurant
- Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills
- Deep understanding of food safety regulations like HACCP and ServeSafe and culinary techniques
- Experience with restaurant management software and inventory systems
Job Duties
- Responsible for the supervision of all kitchen personnel and preparation of all food
- Supervises, coordinates, and participates in activities of cooks and other kitchen personnel
- Responsible for all food and budgeting
- Directs the activities of the kitchen in accordance with specifications and procedures
- Plans and schedules daily food production in relation to anticipated demand
- Ensures food quality, portion control, and production cost control
- Trains all kitchen personnel
- Controls food inventory, maintenance of kitchen equipment, sanitation and housekeeping
- Plans meals by analyzing recipes
- Prepares ingredients by following recipes, slicing, cutting, chopping, mincing, stirring, whipping, and mixing ingredients
- Completes meal preparation by grilling, sautéing, roasting, frying, and broiling ingredients
- Presents meals by placing and arranging hot and cold elements using plates, dishes, bowls, and baskets
- Controls costs by adhering to recipes and preparation standards
- Maintains a sanitary kitchen by adhering to state and local sanitation, storage, and refrigeration requirements and codes
- Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock, anticipating needs, placing and expediting orders, verifying receipt
- Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive and cleaning maintenance, calling for repairs
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, participating in professional organizations
- Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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