Kitchen Manager

POSITION SUMMARY :

An immediate availability exists for an experience restaurant professional with the ability to maintain our high standards of quality and guest satisfaction. We offer great opportunities to build and grow in a high volume setting while maintaining a friendly and enjoyable work environment. The Kitchen Manager is responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the restaurant, production, staff and brand quality. The Kitchen Manager reports to the CDC and General Manager.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Facilitate clear communications, write requisitions, complete food inventories, calculate culinary finances and oversee cost management.
• Work closely with staff to ensure that respective jobs are being executed as per company guidelines.
• Maintain A grade standards for kitchen cleanliness to follow all Health Department guidelines and ensure proper food handling process from receiving through plating.
• Complete line checks to monitor all refrigeration temperatures, rotation and dating of all foods, proper food prep, food freshness and taste as well as the readiness of specials for service.
• Implement closing duties for stewards, line cooks, prep cooks and ensure all duties are being completed.
• Execute all positions on the line and help the line staff as necessary when behind.
• Oversee the production and successful execution of all menu items.
• Ensure complete compliance with all workplace safety and emergency procedures.
• Expedite orders accurately and efficiently to ensure smooth kitchen flow.
• Work closely with CDC, Marketing and Events teams to ensure menu offering reflective of current restaurant trends.
• Ensure all food is up to the brand quality and standards, all specials are seasonal and current with trends, coach and train the staff to company's brand of food.
• Attend all management and corporate meetings that are scheduled.
• Hold mandatory, monthly kitchen meetings and address all issues that arise.
• Coordinate ordering of items with the purchaser on a daily basis.
• Assist CDC in weekly employee schedule.
• Prevent breakage by overseeing kitchen crew.
• Inspire and motivate the kitchen staff.

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