Kitchen Manager

Tribute Eatery & Bar is a renowned dining establishment located in Ankeny, IA. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and commitment to excellence, Tribute Eatery & Bar offers a unique blend of classic cuisine partnered with exceptional handcrafted cocktails. This establishment thrives on creating a high-energy and welcoming environment where both guests and staff feel appreciated and celebrated. The eatery consists of passionate leaders and owners who actively collaborate with team members to foster innovation and continuous improvement across all locations. This proactive and inclusive leadership style creates a dynamic workspace where every employee's ideas and input matter, fostering a culture of collective success and engagement. Tribute Eatery & Bar not only prioritizes food quality and service but also promotes a positive workplace culture that values teamwork, personal growth, and mutual respect. Benefits such as paid time off, comprehensive medical coverage options, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with discretionary employer match, and many more are offered to support their staff. These benefits reflect the company’s dedication to taking care of its employees, ensuring they are well-compensated and supported in all aspects of their professional and personal well-being.

The Kitchen Manager role at Tribute Eatery & Bar is a full-time position, starting with a competitive hourly pay range of $20 to $23, which increases with experience. This role is pivotal in managing the kitchen operations to ensure smooth and efficient functioning. The Kitchen Manager will lead, train, and supervise the kitchen staff, including cooks, dishwashers, and support personnel. This leadership position requires overseeing scheduling and labor management to maintain proper coverage during peak hours and special events. The manager fosters a positive work environment and encourages teamwork among the kitchen staff, emphasizing the importance of high standards of quality, taste, and presentation in all dishes that are prepared. They are also responsible for monitoring food preparation and cooking processes to ensure consistency and adherence to Tribute’s culinary standards.

In addition to managing staff and culinary quality, the Kitchen Manager oversees inventory management, including food, supplies, and kitchen equipment, while working within budget constraints. This involves assisting with ordering processes, tracking stock and waste to minimize food cost and reduce waste, and enforcing strict food safety and sanitation standards in compliance with local health regulations. Maintaining kitchen cleanliness, organization, and proper sanitation are also key responsibilities. The Kitchen Manager ensures kitchen equipment is regularly inspected and maintained to guarantee safe operations. They monitor food and labor costs to maintain profitability and ensure orders are prepared and delivered timely and accurately. This role also handles customer feedback related to food quality or kitchen operations, maintains various kitchen logs and records, and performs other duties as assigned. Overall, this position offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced individual to lead a kitchen team, contribute to the success of a beloved local eatery, and grow professionally within a supportive and innovative company environment.