Position: Kitchen Manager job
About: The Kitchen Manager at Lawry’s is responsible for the hiring, training, and development of all Heart of House co-workers, overseeing culinary activities, ensuring a safe and sanitary work environment, and exceeding guest expectations with fiscal responsibility. This role involves managing the preparation and execution of dishes, maintaining quality, consistency, and creativity, as well as effective communication with the staff and vendors.
Requirements: A passion for and knowledge of food and beverage trends; broad knowledge of product availability, sourcing, equipment technology, food preparation, and storage techniques; satisfactory physical and mental health to perform job requirements and comply with foodservice health and safety regulations; ability to operate kitchen appliances and equipment safely; possess advanced knife skills; outstanding communication, organizational, and time management skills; capable of standing and walking for up to 8 hours, carrying up to 30 lbs., and exerting up to 50 lbs. of force without straining; must have basic math proficiency; experience in fine dining high-volume environments, including five years of experience and progressively responsible industry and culinary management experience; strong interpersonal and communication skills; commitment to hospitality and service excellence; effective management skills to motivate and develop co-workers; possession of food certifications as required by law; competency in POS (Micros), scheduling software, Microsoft Office, and specific department systems; culinary degree preferred, practical experience and education combination considered; comfortable working in a corporate, family-owned company; flexibility to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays; multitasking ability; above-average spoken and written English skills.
Benefits: health insurance, dental insurance, paid time off
