Kitchen Manager

Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $49,005.00 - $55,000.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

educational assistance

competitive pay

paid daily

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

flexible schedule

meal discounts

Employee Discount Program

Career development pathway

College credit

Job Description

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, founded in 1958, operates 324 restaurants across 32 states in the United States and four Canadian provinces. The company consists of 85 company-owned and operated locations alongside 234 franchised units. Known for its commitment to delivering personalized service and delicious homestyle food at great value, Perkins has built a strong reputation in the restaurant industry. The brand emphasizes fostering a positive work environment for its employees while sustaining high levels of guest satisfaction. Throughout its history, Perkins has maintained steady growth driven by its dedication to quality and customer service excellence.

The company currently offers an exciting opportunity for the position of Kitchen Manager. This role entails overseeing the back-of-the-house operations and ensuring the restaurant meets its planned sales and profit goals. The Kitchen Manager is responsible for implementing and enforcing company policies and procedures, managing staff, and maintaining operational standards to achieve maximum guest satisfaction and a productive work environment. This position requires strong leadership skills, attention to food safety and quality standards, and an ability to coordinate efficiently with both front-of-house and back-of-house teams. The employment type for this position is full-time, and Perkins offers a competitive pay structure along with service award incentives and daily pay options.

As a Kitchen Manager at Perkins, you will play a pivotal role in the success of the restaurant by managing manpower planning, training and development of staff, safety and sanitation compliance, inventory control, and financial oversight. You will assist the General Manager with operational decision-making and scheduling, while also directly supervising kitchen staff to ensure all food service expectations are met according to company standards. The role also includes opportunities for professional growth through Perkins' University program, which offers educational assistance and career development pathways. Additionally, Perkins supports their employees with comprehensive benefits packages including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plans with company matching, flexible schedules, employee discounts, and unique perks like complimentary laptops for educational pursuits. This role is ideal for those seeking a leadership position within a well-established restaurant company that values employee development and guest satisfaction.

Job Requirements

Extensive standing without breaks
exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold and odors
bending, reaching, walking
must be able to reach heights of approximately 6 feet and depths of 2.5 to 3 feet
must have high level of mobility/flexibility in space provided
must be able to fit through openings 30" wide
must be able to work irregular hours under heavy pressure/stress during busy times
must be able to carry trays of food products weighing 20 pounds for distances up to 30 feet
must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Job Qualifications

One to two years previous experience in a supervisory role
preferably in food production
high school diploma
some college or degree preferred
must be able to communicate clearly with employees, vendors and guests
must be able to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously

Job Duties

Assists the General Manager in planning and analyzing administration and operations manpower
responsible for achieving plan profit levels while ensuring maximum guest satisfaction
assists in the planning and analysis of restaurant unit manpower, ensuring sufficient development and training of all employees, including subordinate managers
assists General Manager in all aspects of employment and restaurant staffing including recruitment (interviewing and selecting), training, and conducting new hire orientation
attends University of Perkins and successfully completes all coursework
achieves and maintains ServSafe certification
performs and is able to assist in all functions for all positions in the restaurant
ensures that all menu items are prepared, portioned, and presented properly in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner according to all established procedures, performance standards, and specifications
ensures managers and all team members are monitoring and overseeing food temperatures during hot and cold handling to reduce the incidence of risk factors known to cause food-borne illness
ensures restaurant compliance to productivity and service standards by scheduling and staffing a sufficient number of well-trained and productive employees
ensures proper management of the facility and equipment through preventive maintenance, energy conservation, repairs, security measures, and adherence to safety and sanitation requirements
ensures inventory levels for both food and non-food items are properly maintained in accordance with company guidelines through correct ordering procedures and efficiency usage and yield application
ensures accurate financial data to include: restaurant supplies, inventories, food cost, payroll/productivity, and operating expenses
anticipates, identifies and corrects system breakdowns to achieve guest satisfaction
accountable for accurate financial data to include: payroll, cash and receipts, productivity food costs, security of funds, and operating expenses
prepares and reviews financial reports
attends scheduled restaurant and region team meetings
makes presentations to peers and management as requested