
Job Overview
Compensation
Salary
Range $38,400.00 - $59,700.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
Parker's Kitchen is a well-established restaurant known for delivering high-quality food and exceptional customer service. With a commitment to maintaining excellence in food preparation, safety, and employee development, Parker's Kitchen has built a reputation as a welcoming dining destination for customers. The company prides itself on upholding the highest standards in food safety and sanitation, customer interaction, and team collaboration. As a dynamic and service-driven company, Parker's Kitchen emphasizes integrity, respect, and continuous improvement within its team.
The Kitchen Manager at Parker's Kitchen plays a pivotal role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, ensuring that all food safety and sanitation standards are strictly followed. This role involves managing inventory, controlling labor costs, and ensuring efficient scheduling to meet business needs while maintaining budget guidelines. The Kitchen Manager is responsible for enforcing company policies and safety regulations, preparing food according to recipe and customer specifications, and maintaining product stock levels. Moreover, the position requires strong leadership skills to inspire and develop the kitchen team, fostering a collaborative learning environment and promoting employee growth.
This role requires interacting respectfully and courteously with both customers and employees to maintain a friendly and welcoming atmosphere that embodies Parker's Kitchen's values. The Kitchen Manager must also communicate effectively about procedures, promotions, and new products to ensure smooth kitchen operations and optimal customer satisfaction. The ability to multitask and work varied hours, days, and shifts is essential for adapting to the fluctuating demands of the food service industry. This role is designed for a motivated individual with at least two years of management experience in food service or equivalent experience within Parker's Kitchen.
Candidates for this position must demonstrate a commitment to upholding food safety standards by completing required certifications within specified timelines. Physical stamina is necessary to perform tasks that include standing for long periods, bending, lifting, and working in environments with temperature fluctuations and noise. Parker's Kitchen values employees who take initiative, act with integrity, and contribute to an inclusive workplace culture. Overall, the Kitchen Manager position is critical to the ongoing success and reputation of Parker's Kitchen, offering a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to lead a dedicated kitchen team and deliver exceptional dining experiences.
The Kitchen Manager at Parker's Kitchen plays a pivotal role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, ensuring that all food safety and sanitation standards are strictly followed. This role involves managing inventory, controlling labor costs, and ensuring efficient scheduling to meet business needs while maintaining budget guidelines. The Kitchen Manager is responsible for enforcing company policies and safety regulations, preparing food according to recipe and customer specifications, and maintaining product stock levels. Moreover, the position requires strong leadership skills to inspire and develop the kitchen team, fostering a collaborative learning environment and promoting employee growth.
This role requires interacting respectfully and courteously with both customers and employees to maintain a friendly and welcoming atmosphere that embodies Parker's Kitchen's values. The Kitchen Manager must also communicate effectively about procedures, promotions, and new products to ensure smooth kitchen operations and optimal customer satisfaction. The ability to multitask and work varied hours, days, and shifts is essential for adapting to the fluctuating demands of the food service industry. This role is designed for a motivated individual with at least two years of management experience in food service or equivalent experience within Parker's Kitchen.
Candidates for this position must demonstrate a commitment to upholding food safety standards by completing required certifications within specified timelines. Physical stamina is necessary to perform tasks that include standing for long periods, bending, lifting, and working in environments with temperature fluctuations and noise. Parker's Kitchen values employees who take initiative, act with integrity, and contribute to an inclusive workplace culture. Overall, the Kitchen Manager position is critical to the ongoing success and reputation of Parker's Kitchen, offering a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to lead a dedicated kitchen team and deliver exceptional dining experiences.
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of management experience in food service operations or demonstrated experience in food service operations with Parker's or the equivalent
- Must be at least 16 years of age upon hire date
- Must have reliable transportation
- Completion of Food Safety Certification within the first month of employment is required
- Completion of a skills-based certification within the first 120 days of employment is mandatory
- Kitchen Managers must be able to work varied hours, days, and shifts as needed by the employer due to business circumstances
Job Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of management experience in food service operations or demonstrated experience in food service operations with Parker's or the equivalent
- Completion of Food Safety Certification within the first month of employment is required
- Completion of a skills-based certification within the first 120 days of employment is mandatory
Job Duties
- Interact with customers and employees in a respectful, courteous manner fostering a friendly and welcoming atmosphere
- Speak honestly and act with integrity, upholding company values at all times
- Conduct weekly inventory counts and generate cost of sales reports
- Manage and audit inventory levels to ensure they align with the budget
- Control labor costs by scheduling employees in alignment with the approved labor budget
- Ensure safe food handling procedures are maintained at all times
- Act as the Person in Charge and enforce the Safety and Health Policy to maintain a safe and compliant environment
- Prepare all made to order food and/or beverages according to recipe or customer specifications
- Stock food and beverage areas with products and supplies to ensure in stock conditions at all times
- Effectively communicate procedures, promotions, and new products to employees to ensure smooth operations
- Responsible for ensuring adequate staffing levels to meet customer demand
- Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the overall success of the department
- Foster a collaborative learning environment by sharing expertise and assisting in the development of others
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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