Kitchen Manager

Salt Lake City, UT, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $65,000.00 - $75,000.00

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Career growth opportunities

Continuous hospitality training

bonus compensation

Job Description

Hash Kitchen is a vibrant and innovative restaurant famous for redefining breakfast classics with a creative brunch experience. Known as the "UNICORN of restaurant jobs," Hash Kitchen focuses on providing an exceptional work environment featuring phenomenal pay and a strong commitment to work-life balance. This establishment combines a passion for chef-driven food with an elevated cocktail program, including a unique build-your-own bloody Mary bar that allows guests to customize their drinks with house-made mixes and over 50 craft toppings. With a dynamic atmosphere enhanced by social-media-worthy wall art and weekend guest DJs, Hash Kitchen offers not just dining but a memorable experience for all patrons. The team culture fosters continuous learning through hospitality training and certifications, encouraging career development and growth.\n\nThe Kitchen Manager role at Hash Kitchen is a prime opportunity for culinary professionals eager to launch or elevate their careers in the hospitality industry. This full-time position offers a competitive starting salary between $65,000 and $75,000, with additional bonuses of up to $6,500, which include long-term incentives. Alongside generous benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and continuous training, this role is designed to reward hard work and dedication.\n\nAs a Kitchen Manager, you will assume a leadership position overseeing the daily kitchen operations in a high-volume brunch setting. Your responsibilities include managing schedules, coordinating product orders, ensuring food safety compliance, and maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and organization in the back-of-house. The role is as much about workforce development as it is about culinary excellence; you will mentor and train your team, lead meetings, and foster a collaborative and positive work environment. Your ability to drive quality control while managing inventory and labor costs will directly impact the restaurant's success and reputation. The position requires a candidate who is detail-oriented, passionate about hospitality, and ready to contribute to a thriving, creative restaurant culture. This is not just a job but a career launch pad, with opportunities for professional advancement and financial growth. The working conditions demand resilience and adaptability, as the kitchen manager must operate efficiently in a fast-paced environment while upholding industry health and safety standards. Hash Kitchen values inclusivity and is an equal opportunity employer that promotes a respectful workplace free of discrimination and harassment.

Job Requirements

bachelor's degree or certification from culinary school preferred
minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role
in-depth knowledge of kitchen health and safety regulations
ability to work in a fast-paced environment
physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, stoop, kneel, and stand for extended periods
ability to work nights and weekends as needed
excellent verbal and auditory communication skills
must be responsive and free from sedatives at work
willingness to disclose prescribed or over-the-counter pharmaceuticals affecting job performance

Job Qualifications

bachelor's degree or certification from culinary school preferred
minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role
in-depth knowledge of kitchen health and safety regulations
leadership and team management skills
experience in food cost control and inventory management
ability to maintain high standards of food quality and presentation
strong communication and training abilities

Job Duties

create weekly cook and dough schedules to accommodate business flow needs, individual staff schedules, and labor targets
follow the Hash Kitchen recipe book with exactness and precision
lead weekly back-of-house meetings and schedule shift manager and trainer meetings as needed
work closely with and train cooks and other kitchen staff in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of the food to Hash Kitchen standards
monitor training processes and meet regularly with trainers to discuss staff member progress and goals
lead quality control, food safety procedures, and restaurant food safety guidelines
check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points
monitor and enforce the use of temperature log
supervise and coordinate activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation
maintain back-of-house facilities and equipment to uphold safety and cleanliness standards of the brand
communicate with the General Manager when these standards cannot be met
oversee all product orders and products received
control food cost and usage by following requisition, storage, standard recipes, and waste control procedures
perform other duties as required by upper management