Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $35,300.00 - $56,600.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
competitive pay
A work environment that is upbeat, exciting, and fun
Opportunity for advancement
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k plan
Employer Paid Life Insurance
vacation
Life Assistance Program
Team Member Assistance Fund
Job Description
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and thriving scratch kitchen restaurant as a Chef/Kitchen Manager. The establishment takes pride in operating a 100 percent scratch kitchen, emphasizing fresh, high-quality ingredients and culinary excellence. As a key player in this full-service restaurant, the Chef/Kitchen Manager will be an integral part of maintaining exemplary food and service standards while driving operational success.
The Chef/Kitchen Manager position involves overseeing all dining room and kitchen operations to ensure efficient and effective shifts. This role requires comprehensive knowledge of restaurant systems and the ability to lead and support assistant managers and team members in food preparation, safety, sanitation, and service standards. You will be responsible for coaching, training, and developing your team, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and professionalism.
In this role, you will manage system execution, cost controls, staffing, scheduling, and inventory management to maintain optimal kitchen functionality and budget adherence. Communication is vital as you will interact regularly with the General Manager, local owner, vendors, guests, and the broader team to align goals and enhance operations. You will also oversee hiring processes and ensure compliance with safety procedures while maintaining a clean and well-stocked working environment.
This position offers competitive pay and an upbeat, exciting, and fun work atmosphere. There are clear opportunities for career advancement along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401K plan, employer-paid life insurance, paid vacation, and support programs like Life Assistance and Team Member Assistance Funds.
The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, with some college education preferred, and three to five years of experience managing high-volume, full-service restaurants. Exceptional leadership and motivational skills are essential, along with a strong guest service focus to deliver outstanding dining experiences consistently. You will be skilled in defining and achieving financial goals related to sales, guest counts, staffing, and cost management.
From a physical standpoint, the role requires the ability to perform various tasks involving bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for extended periods, and safely using kitchen and office equipment. The environment may expose you to heat, and dexterity is needed for handling food and dishes effectively. Reasonable accommodations can be requested to support physical requirements.
This position is open to qualified applicants who are committed to upholding the restaurant's high standards and contributing to a positive guest and employee experience. Responsibilities and requirements may evolve as needed to meet ongoing operational challenges and growth opportunities. Equal Employment Opportunity policies are strictly observed to ensure a fair and inclusive hiring process.
The Chef/Kitchen Manager position involves overseeing all dining room and kitchen operations to ensure efficient and effective shifts. This role requires comprehensive knowledge of restaurant systems and the ability to lead and support assistant managers and team members in food preparation, safety, sanitation, and service standards. You will be responsible for coaching, training, and developing your team, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and professionalism.
In this role, you will manage system execution, cost controls, staffing, scheduling, and inventory management to maintain optimal kitchen functionality and budget adherence. Communication is vital as you will interact regularly with the General Manager, local owner, vendors, guests, and the broader team to align goals and enhance operations. You will also oversee hiring processes and ensure compliance with safety procedures while maintaining a clean and well-stocked working environment.
This position offers competitive pay and an upbeat, exciting, and fun work atmosphere. There are clear opportunities for career advancement along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401K plan, employer-paid life insurance, paid vacation, and support programs like Life Assistance and Team Member Assistance Funds.
The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, with some college education preferred, and three to five years of experience managing high-volume, full-service restaurants. Exceptional leadership and motivational skills are essential, along with a strong guest service focus to deliver outstanding dining experiences consistently. You will be skilled in defining and achieving financial goals related to sales, guest counts, staffing, and cost management.
From a physical standpoint, the role requires the ability to perform various tasks involving bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for extended periods, and safely using kitchen and office equipment. The environment may expose you to heat, and dexterity is needed for handling food and dishes effectively. Reasonable accommodations can be requested to support physical requirements.
This position is open to qualified applicants who are committed to upholding the restaurant's high standards and contributing to a positive guest and employee experience. Responsibilities and requirements may evolve as needed to meet ongoing operational challenges and growth opportunities. Equal Employment Opportunity policies are strictly observed to ensure a fair and inclusive hiring process.
Job Requirements
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time and work in a restaurant environment
- ability to lift at least 50 pounds
- ability to talk and hear, and use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate kitchen equipment and other standard office equipment
- reach with hands and arms
- bend, kneel and crouch and climb
- climbing ladder and step stool
- exposure to heat
- dexterity required for handling food items and dishes
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)
- some college preferred
- three to five years of high volume full-service restaurant management experience preferred
- exceptional leadership and motivational skills required
- ability to attract, train, develop and retain the very best team members
- exceptionally strong guest service focus with the ability to provide an exceptional dining experience for every guest
- ability to define, measure and attain financial goals for the restaurant with focus on sales growth, guest count increases, effective staffing levels, guest service measurements, cost of goods and labor cost management
Job Duties
- Knowledge of all dining room and kitchen systems and operation
- provides direction, coaching, training and development for assistant managers and all team members including food quality, service standards, safety and sanitation, and company policies and procedures
- ensures consistent execution of all systems, standards and cost controls
- responsible for establishing and appropriately communicating goals to General Manager and Local Owner on a regular basis
- communicates effectively with the guest, team members, management team, local owner, Station 5 team, and vendors
- effectively maintains cleanliness of exterior and interior facilities and ensures sufficient supply levels for team members to execute their responsibilities
- oversees BOH schedules, effectively maintaining staffing levels, labor goals and guest satisfaction
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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