Job Description

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for the overall operations for the kitchen area of a restaurant. Their main objective is to ensure the kitchen department runs smoothly and complies with safety regulations.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

*Order materials, supplies, and ingredients based on demand.

*Supervise kitchen employees and organize food orders.

*Oversee the food preparation and cooking process.

*Recruit and train kitchen employees in designated stations.

*Monitor inventory levels and perform weekly inventory assessments.

*Schedule work shifts for employees.

*Store all food products in compliance with health and safety regulations.

*Ensure the kitchen is clean and organized.

*Maintain weekly and monthly cost reports.

*Perform all duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Education/Certifications

*High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

*An associate degree in hospitality related field or equivalent is preferred

*A valid drivers licenses is required.

*NRA ServSafe Food and Alcohol certifications preferred

Experience:

*2 years previous restaurant management experience preferred.

Skills/Competencies:

*Superior people management skills, communication and listening skills required

*Must be self-motivated and detail oriented

*Have a passion for the brand and for teaching others

*Ability to quickly grasp and retain new ideas and concepts and incorporate them into daily work activities is required

*Ability to effectively communicate with others (e.g., with Team Members, Guests, Vendors, etc.) required

*Demonstrated time management and organizational skills required

*Superior listening skills required

* Must be flexible and adaptable to change

*Required to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends and holidays

*Working knowledge of labor laws, health codes, safe food handling and sanitation, alcohol safety, safety and security systems and procedures, and computer operations preferred

*Flexibility to work a minimum of 50 hours per week, with the possibility of additional hours or adjustments based on company and business needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

When performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to move throughout the workplace; sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance, stoop, kneel and verbally communicate. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.