Kitchen Manager

Akron, OH, USA|

Job Overview

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Training and development opportunities

flexible scheduling

performance bonuses

Job Description

Our client is a well-established restaurant known for its commitment to quality, exceptional service, and a vibrant dining experience. As a prominent player in the hospitality industry, this restaurant prides itself on maintaining a high standard of food preparation and customer satisfaction. The establishment combines a warm atmosphere with a dedication to culinary excellence, attracting a diverse clientele and fostering a dynamic work environment for its staff.

We are currently seeking a skilled Kitchen Manager to join the team and support our culinary operations. The Kitchen Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing the kitchen's daily functions, ensuring smooth operations, and maintaining compliance with health and safety standards. This role involves assisting the chef in food service management, directing kitchen staff, and managing inventory and labor costs effectively. The Kitchen Manager also participates in staff training, development, and hiring, making it a key leadership position within the kitchen team.

This is a full-time position that offers an opportunity to develop leadership skills in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and capable of multitasking while maintaining a focus on quality and efficiency. With responsibilities ranging from compliance adherence to employee performance reviews, the Kitchen Manager ensures the kitchen operates seamlessly and meets all operational goals. This role is essential to providing an exceptional dining experience and supporting the restaurant's ongoing success.

Job Requirements

Education equivalent to high school diploma or higher
Previous experience in kitchen management or culinary leadership roles
Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
Ability to supervise and motivate kitchen staff
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Effective communication skills
Capability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Job Qualifications

Customer service
People management, fostering teamwork, and giving feedback
Planning and multi-tasking
Developing budgets
Self-motivated with a high energy level
Conflict resolution
Verbal, written and technological communication

Job Duties

Assists the chef in the all food service operations and day-to-day operations of the kitchen
Provides direction to kitchen staff, ensuring execution of all employee duties
Monitors kitchen operations to ensure compliance with health and fire department regulations
Ensures compliance with state, federal, and local food handling requirements and standards
Assists in the implementation and management of kitchen and restaurant policies and procedures throughout scheduled shift
Completes the duties of a line cook when needed, and is capable of performing the duties of all kitchen positions
Ensures products are stored at the correct temperatures and the recipe books are up to date with current menu items, portions, and ingredients
Ensures utilization of daily prep sheets and meat/fish yield sheets daily and that product counts are recorded accurately daily
Participates in monthly inventory process
Anticipates, identifies, and corrects any issues with inventory, systems, and staffing
Monitors labor costs to attain budgeted goals within restaurant policies and procedures
Oversees and approves training and development of kitchen staff
Participates in the hiring process by conducting interviews and making hiring recommendations
Assists in completion of all back-of-house employee 30-day and annual reviews