We are seeking an experienced and motivated Kitchen Manager to be part of our opening team! The successful candidate will have a passion for creating great food, a commitment to quality, and a drive to succeed. This position offers a competitive salary, quarterly bonus potential and a comprehensive health benefits package.
Kitchen Manager Job Duties:
- Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring that food is prepared to a high standard and in a timely manner
- Direct supervision of the kitchen employees on a daily basis, ensuring policies and processes are being followed and inspecting operational flow on a continuous basis.
- Responsible for the efficient and effective running of the kitchen ensuring that operating costs are minimized.
- Responsible for hiring, on-boarding and continuous training of kitchen employees.
- Ensure all kitchen equipment is properly maintained and in good working order
- Responsible for food quality and consistency of menu items, ensuring a positive guest experience
- Collaborate with the front of house team to ensure a seamless guest experience
- Create and maintain inventory and ordering systems to minimize waste and reduce costs
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with food suppliers
- Lead and motivate kitchen staff to maintain high levels of performance and productivity
- Continuously seek ways to improve kitchen operations, including ost control measures
- Create schedules for kitchen employees, adjusting as necessary to meet business needs and financial targets
- Ensure compliance with department of health standards, maintaining superior cleanliness and sanitation in all kitchen areas.
- Act as a liaison between the kitchen and front of house teams, ensuring effective communication and cooperation
- Provide training and support to Front of House employees, to include menu knowledge and how to meet dietary needs.
Kitchen Manager Qualifications:
- Proven experience, minimum 1 year, as a Kitchen Manager or similar role in a full-service restaurant
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and standards; Serve Safe certified food manager preferred.
- Candidate must have proven culinary skills and must be able to lead, develop, and motivate staff.
- Ability to multi-task and work in fast paced environment while effectively delegating tasks.
- Experience managing payroll and schedules is required.
- Must have understanding of food cost and be capable of conducting and assessing restaurant inventory.
- Must be proficient with computers, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays.
- Must be able to lift / carry items up to 40 lbs. and push / pull items up to 75 lbs.
- Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time, with frequent bending, twisting, squatting and reaching overhead.
- Must be able to utilize culinary tools (knives, commercial equipment, etc) and taste/smell.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $54,915.10 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Restaurant type:
- Casual dining restaurant
- Fine dining restaurant
Shift:
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Nashville, TN 37204 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Nashville, TN 37204: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person