The Kitchen Manager is in charge of managing the kitchen and ensuring the flow of service is efficient and smooth. The Kitchen Manager will also be able to provide input on menu development including mentoring, training, and coaching up team members.
Key Responsibilities
● Supervise all culinary team members, assisting management in the training, mentoring, and disciplining of staff
● Oversee service, monitoring cooks’ progress and flow of service
● Manage inventory, purchasing and costs, and understand factors affecting prices
● Oversee and manage prep and line cook team to ensure all items and recipes are being followed and produced to standard.
● Enforce and train food and equipment safety and sanitation amongst all team members.
● Conduct performance revaluations and provide guidance for professional development.
● Ensure kitchen equipment is maintained and functions properly; report any facilities issues to the General manager (GM).
● Monitor receiving to ensure all product meets company standards.
● Support staffing needs for Back of the House (BOH) open positions; assist in the interviewing, selection,
hiring and training of all Back of the House (BOH) team members.
● Coordinate with the Front of the House (FOH) management to ensure cohesive operation and excellent customer service
Qualifications
● Positive and professional attitude
● Proven track record of dependability and focus on learning
● DOH Certificate or Food Handlers License
● 3 years of kitchen experience
● Minimum 2 years of management in the food industry
● Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
● Ability to successfully train new team members.
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