Spar Café Kitchen Assistant Assistant Manager (KAAM)

Description of the Position :

The primary responsibility of KAAM is assist in all kitchen operations under the guidance and direction of the Chef / Manager.

Duties include but not limited to : This position will be expected to be able to perform the responsibilities of non-management positions, and perform all opening and closing duties of the kitchen.

The KAAM will often act as the host and will oversee the smooth and effective running of the shift. Other duties include working outside on a seasonal basis as well as indoors, and most importantly maintaining and providing excellent customer relations with all customers.

The KAAM must be able to perform all regular job duties of a line cook, regulating labor and food costs; overseeing side work;

cleaning duties; and training staff; administrative duties as assigned by manager. effectively dealing with issues as they arise and reporting them to the head manager, provide appropriate service to the customer to meet their needs and requests whenever possible to assure customer satisfaction.

The KAAM must be available to help solve and troubleshoot any problems that come up during the course of a shift report any issues to the Chef / Head Manager and District Manager.

The KAAM position can be hard physical work and this job also requires the ability to effectively multi-task in a fast paced and deadline-oriented environment.

The KAAM must also have the ability to work well independently and also as a member of a team. Each employee will be expected to perform their job in a safe manner and report any safety concerns to the Chef / Head Manager or District Management.

All McMenamin employees will also be expected to keep current on all company events, history, and products. Other duties are to be completed as assigned by the Manager on duty.

R equirements of the Job :

• Obtain and maintain current food-handlers card
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred but not required
• Excellent knowledge of food and cooking techniques is required
• Available to work FT with a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Essential Functions of the Job :

• Provide excellent customer service in a high-volume environment
• Safely lift and carry heavy objects with a hand truck or the help of another person if necessary
• Must have a value for diversity and the ability to work with individuals from different backgrounds
• Work for long periods on feet including frequent walking and stair climbing
• Accurately handle cash and work with numbers
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Perform repetitive movement such as pushing, pulling, bending, some twisting and stooping
• Perform fine hand manipulation including handling small and large objects, computer keyboard usage, writing, chopping and use of kitchen equipment, etc.
• Remain calm and focused in a high volume, deadline-oriented work environment
• Effective shift supervision
• Working knowledge of all company policies and procedures
• Be positive, polite, and cooperative with co-workers, managers, vendors, and customers
• Work with and around sharp objects, including knives & slicers
• Work with chemicals used in cleaning and sanitizing (there are some locations which also will require working around cigar and cigarette smoke)

Most importantly, this job requires a positive attitude, a value for diversity, and a commitment to excellent customer service.

Each employee is expected to come to work ready to have fun and be a positive force.

YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

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