Shift Lead

Chattanooga, TN, USA|

Job Overview

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Paid holidays

Retirement Plan

flexible scheduling

Job Description

Goodfellas Pizzeria is a vibrant and dynamic restaurant known for delivering the best slice and cocktail bar experience. With a strong focus on quality, respect, and a passion for culinary excellence, Goodfellas Pizzeria has carved a niche for itself as a beloved local eatery. The establishment prides itself on upholding the mission centered around the "4 P's" - which encompass providing an exceptional Product, maintaining high standards of Presentation, delivering Prompt service, and fostering a positive People-centric culture. This pizzeria combines a warm, welcoming atmosphere with gourmet pizzas and expertly crafted cocktails, making it a go-to destination for food enthusiasts and casual diners alike. Emphasizing respect not only within the team but extending it towards customers and community, Goodfellas Pizzeria ensures every guest enjoys a memorable dining experience. The restaurant operates with a keen eye on sanitation, food safety, and cost control, ensuring both quality and efficiency in daily operations.

The role of Kitchen Manager at Goodfellas Pizzeria is integral to maintaining the smooth operation of the kitchen and upholding the high standards the brand is known for. The Kitchen Manager will be responsible for overseeing all daily kitchen functions including food preparation, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining sanitation and cleanliness in adherence to health regulations. They will play a key role in training kitchen staff on cooking methods, plate presentation, portion control, cost control, and hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in kitchen management and culinary expertise, coupled with excellent leadership and organizational skills.

This position requires the ability to monitor inventory and supply levels, estimate required amounts, and effectively manage food costs by enforcing proper requisition and waste control procedures. Additionally, the Kitchen Manager will collaborate closely with restaurant management to plan and price new menu items, establish portion sizes, and create standard recipe cards. Supervising the kitchen staff, scheduling personnel according to business needs, and ensuring labor cost objectives are met, are also key responsibilities.

The candidate will maintain rigorous sanitation schedules encompassing various kitchen areas such as floors, walls, hoods, and food storage areas to guarantee a clean and safe working environment. They will also verify that food products meet quality standards before preparation and service, check that refrigeration and holding temperatures are maintained correctly, and ensure deliveries conform to receiving policies. By implementing production schedules and overseeing coordination among cooks and kitchen workers, the Kitchen Manager ensures timely service and consistent food quality across all orders.

Overall, this role demands a proactive and dedicated individual who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen environment and is passionate about culinary excellence and team development. Joining Goodfellas Pizzeria means becoming part of a team that values culinary artistry, respect, and providing outstanding service in every facet of its operation.

Job Requirements

high school diploma or equivalent
previous experience in a kitchen supervisory role
knowledge of food safety regulations
ability to work in a fast-paced environment
strong attention to detail
excellent interpersonal skills
ability to stand for extended periods
flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays

Job Qualifications

experience in kitchen management or culinary arts
knowledge of sanitation and food safety standards
ability to supervise and train kitchen staff
proficiency in inventory and cost control
effective communication and leadership skills
familiarity with menu planning and recipe development
strong organizational and multitasking abilities

Job Duties

promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of Goodfellas Pizzeria
maintain appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, other equipment and food storage areas
monitor sanitation practices to ensure employees follow standards and regulations
check quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure standards are met
check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points
estimate amounts and costs of required supplies such as food and ingredients
control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes and waste control procedures
instruct cooks or other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food
work with restaurant managers to plan and price menu items, establish portion sizes, and prepare standard recipe cards
supervise or coordinate activities of cooks or food workers
ensure food and products are consistently prepared and served according to recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards
schedule personnel as required for anticipated business activity while ensuring positions are staffed and labor cost objectives are met
inspect supplies, equipment, or work areas for conformance to standards
order or requisition food, equipment, or other supplies needed for efficient operation
ensure all products are ordered according to specifications and received in correct unit count and condition
ensure deliveries are performed in accordance with receiving policies
determine production schedules and staff requirements to ensure timely delivery of services
check quantity and quality of received products
determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays