Kitchen Manager

Looking for a solid Kitchen Manager and/or Assistant General Manager with fresh made experience to help a new franchise group get set up to grow. We offer a family style culture, competitive compensation, and great benefits. If you have a passion for taking care of people and having fun while you work, you are who we are looking for.

Job Description:

• Directly responsible for all kitchen functions-including food purchasing, preparation and maintenance of quality standards.

• Handle and train others to clean kitchen equipment carefully and safely to prevent damage or injuries.

• Monitor weekly historical business data, and use this information to prepare weekly work schedules to ensure sufficient coverage in the kitchen to attain our food service standards.

• Supervise operation of the kitchen to maximize profitability, minimize legal liability, and conform to State and Local health code regulations.

• Consistently monitor COGS through daily use of inventory control.

• Input of food purchases and the safeguarding of all recipes.

• Assist with hiring, training, and scheduling of BOH personnel.

• Investigate and resolve complaints concerning food quality issues.

• Enforce sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance of kitchen and dining areas.

• Maintain par-stock of food products

• Comply with all health and safety regulations.

• Review and monitor, with General Manager or other financial personnel, expenditures to ensure that they conform to budget limitations.

• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned by General Manager

Requirements:

• Understand the importance of fresh, made from scratch recipes and hand cut steaks.

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook and expediter with a from scratch concept.

• At least 1 year in a similar capacity.

• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel and guests.

• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 lbs.

• Withstand temperatures of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or less and 100 degrees Fahrenheit or more.

• Work in a standing position up to 11 hours a day.

• Understand and respond to team members in a loud environment. Understand finance and cost management.

• Be able to work in a Real, Fresh, Fun environment!