Life Alive

Kitchen Manager - DMV Market

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $42,400.00 - $67,900.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Plentiful food discounts
Yoga perks
401K with company match
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Paid Time Off
Parking reimbursement
Transportation reimbursement
mental health support

Job Description

Life Alive is a vibrant and mission-driven company dedicated to fostering a strong sense of community among its team members. As a renowned establishment in the culinary and hospitality industry, Life Alive prides itself on its commitment to healthful, whole foods and a culture that celebrates vitality and joyful service. The company operates open kitchen concepts and production lines designed to efficiently serve a high volume of quality meals with speed and integrity. Its facilities are equipped with top-of-the-line kitchen equipment and hold high standards for food preparation, safety, and cleanliness. Life Alive’s culture emphasizes growth, team building, and leadership... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Independently motivated
  • Entrepreneurial spirit
  • Ability to manage through ambiguity
  • Growth mindset oriented
  • Ability to work 9 or more hours on feet multiple days a week
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Keen eye for detail and quality
  • Use of labor and food management systems
  • Capable of running operations without supervision
  • Calm and cool demeanor under pressure
  • Able to troubleshoot and solve problems in the moment
  • Persistent problem solver who follows through until issues are resolved

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 2 years of kitchen manager, head chef, or sous chef experience
  • Experience leading teams of more than 5 people
  • Skilled in making schedules and using labor templates
  • 4 or more years of kitchen experience
  • History of growth in previous positions
  • Keen palate for food quality
  • Demonstrated ability to train and grow leaders
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills
  • Clear and concise communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and team-building abilities
  • Ability to plan and prioritize workload
  • Ability to manage operations independently

Job Duties

  • Hire, onboard, and oversee the prep team
  • Stage, onboard, train, and maintain capable prep captains
  • Develop Sages with high standards and desire to learn
  • Use prep path tool to track team progress
  • Consistently coach and develop team members
  • Take ownership of prep and purchasing operations
  • Ensure quality control by tasting and checking all orders
  • Use fabrication model to assure full stocking and proper prep
  • Uphold daily deep cleans and train clean as you go style
  • Adhere to food safety guidelines and audit space
  • Manage purchasing and labor to optimize product availability and staffing
  • Develop team for operational efficiency
  • Follow purchase system and use declining budget to inventory properly
  • Manage schedules within labor template

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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