Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Job Description
Our company is an established leader in the hospitality and food service industry, known for delivering exceptional dining experiences through quality cuisine and attentive customer service. As a reputable restaurant, we prioritize maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, food safety, and operational efficiency. We pride ourselves on fostering a positive and professional work environment that empowers our staff to excel and grow.
The role of Kitchen Manager is central to our restaurant’s success, requiring a dedicated leader who can oversee kitchen operations and ensure seamless service delivery. This position is a full-time opportunity offering a competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits including dental, vision, life and health insurance, with options for Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans. The Kitchen Manager is responsible for managing kitchen staff to provide timely, courteous, efficient, and accurate food preparation and service. They are entrusted with maintaining cleanliness and sanitation, ensuring that all kitchen areas and equipment are kept to the highest standards.
This role involves direct oversight of food production, upholding sanitation and quality standards while establishing procedures that promote health and safety for both employees and customers. The Kitchen Manager will recruit, train, mentor, and supervise all kitchen personnel, manage payroll, handle disciplinary matters, and ensure ongoing education and staff development. They also manage the kitchen budget, oversee inventory control, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including FDA and USDA guidelines.
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential as the Kitchen Manager frequently interacts with staff and customers. Professional conduct, dress, and behavior are required to represent the establishment positively. Candidates should possess strong financial acumen with experience in profit and loss accountability, budgeting, forecasting, staffing, and scheduling. Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office is needed to steward these responsibilities effectively.
Overall, the Kitchen Manager plays a critical role in the restaurant’s operations by ensuring exceptional food quality, safety, customer satisfaction, and a motivated, well-managed kitchen team. This position offers an exciting opportunity for individuals with culinary knowledge, leadership ability, and a commitment to excellence to advance their careers within a supportive and dynamic environment.
The role of Kitchen Manager is central to our restaurant’s success, requiring a dedicated leader who can oversee kitchen operations and ensure seamless service delivery. This position is a full-time opportunity offering a competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits including dental, vision, life and health insurance, with options for Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans. The Kitchen Manager is responsible for managing kitchen staff to provide timely, courteous, efficient, and accurate food preparation and service. They are entrusted with maintaining cleanliness and sanitation, ensuring that all kitchen areas and equipment are kept to the highest standards.
This role involves direct oversight of food production, upholding sanitation and quality standards while establishing procedures that promote health and safety for both employees and customers. The Kitchen Manager will recruit, train, mentor, and supervise all kitchen personnel, manage payroll, handle disciplinary matters, and ensure ongoing education and staff development. They also manage the kitchen budget, oversee inventory control, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including FDA and USDA guidelines.
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential as the Kitchen Manager frequently interacts with staff and customers. Professional conduct, dress, and behavior are required to represent the establishment positively. Candidates should possess strong financial acumen with experience in profit and loss accountability, budgeting, forecasting, staffing, and scheduling. Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office is needed to steward these responsibilities effectively.
Overall, the Kitchen Manager plays a critical role in the restaurant’s operations by ensuring exceptional food quality, safety, customer satisfaction, and a motivated, well-managed kitchen team. This position offers an exciting opportunity for individuals with culinary knowledge, leadership ability, and a commitment to excellence to advance their careers within a supportive and dynamic environment.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or high school equivalency diploma
- Some additional culinary coursework or training
- At least one year of restaurant experience
- Previous management experience in hospitality food service or customer service highly preferred
- Fluent English speaking and written communication skills
- Good time management skills
- Professional dress speech and behavior
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or high school equivalency diploma required some post high school education or training preferred
- One year of relevant experience
- Experience in supervising and managing staff
- Knowledge of FDA and USDA regulations regarding food practices and handling required
- Excellent computer and Microsoft Office skills
- Excellent communication skills verbal and written
- Knowledge of budgeting forecasting staffing and scheduling
- Strong financial acumen and P&L accountability experience
Job Duties
- Oversees production of food according to sanitation and quality standards
- Establishes and maintains procedures and standards that ensure the health and safety of everyone
- Manages and mentors staff including recruiting hiring training of all employees overseeing HR payroll managing issues of discipline termination ensuring ongoing training education etc
- Manages budget and finances
- Manages inventory and adheres to set budgets
- Ensures that work areas are clean and that equipment tools and supplies are properly stored
- Ensures compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and all company policies
- Addresses customer concerns and issues
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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