Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager

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KonaGrill is owned and operated by The ONE Group and currently operating in dozensof locations nationwide. We pride ourselves on our innovative menu,award-winning happy hour, and modern upscale design showcasing an open kitchen,sushi bar, and full-service bar.

Westrive for a premier culture that encompasses teamwork, collaboration, andvalues. There is a passion in everything we do, and we are looking for peoplewith similar attributes. Get started on a career path with our limitless growthand opportunities!

Thisposition comes with an experience based salary starting at $75k,plus 25% of base salary in bonus opportunities, comprehensive benefits, 401k,Employee Assistance Program, $12k in annual sales kicker bonus, and limitlessgrowth opportunities!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(but not limited to):

• Responsible for Executing and carrying out requestsand orders without questioning.
• Ability to execute all positions on the line and helpline staff when they get behind.
• Execute and oversee the production of all menu items.
• Complete understanding of work safety and emergencyprocedures.
• Expedite orders correctly and efficiently to ensuresmooth kitchen flow.
• Fully understand the importance of utilizing standardrecipe cards and plating guides.
• Ensure all reach-ins and walk-ins are locked.
• Work closely with Events Department to keep the menu updatedto current restaurant menu trends.
• Perform line checks to include temperature checks ofall refrigeration, rotation and dating of all foods, proper prep(taste),freshness and specials completed for the nights service.
• Check reservations and all V.I.P.S. for the night’sservice, communicate and show all specials to the servers at the daily staffmeeting.
• Create and execute daily specials.
• Implement closing duties for the runners, stewards,line/pantry cooks and ensure all duties are being completed.
• Ensure all foods are up to our quality and standards,all specials are current with the seasons and trends, coach and train the staffto THE ONE GROUP brand of food.
• Possess good math and English skills for calculating,communicating, writing requisitions/ completing food inventories and forretrieving information as needed.
• Work closely with staff to ensure that theirrespective jobs are being executed as per company guidelines.
• Ensure A+ standards for kitchen cleanliness and followall Health Department Guidelines to ensure proper food handling from thebeginning to the end when the food is leaving the kitchen.
• Attend all weekly management meetings and corporate meetingsthat are scheduled. Hold monthly mandatory kitchen meetings and address allissues that arise.
• Coordinate the ordering of items with the purchaser daily.
• Create weekly employee schedule.
• Prevent breakage by monitoring kitchen crew.
• Inspire and motivate kitchen staff.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY:

• Continuously monitor and assist daily labor and foodcost reporting sheets to ensure costs are trending within budgeted parameters.
• Review monthly profit and loss statement and acts onall variances.
• Ensure all overtime is authorized. 

Thecompany offer the following Insurance benefits to all Managers (waitingperiod applies)

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life and Disability
• Group Accident Insurance
• Group Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Group Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Dependent Care Benefit
• Employee Dining Discounts and/or complementary meals onsite
• Traditional and Roth 401K Plan
• Commuter Benefits
• Annual bonus of up to 25% of salary based on the company’s bonus plan.
• Paid sick/personal leave up to 5 days per year
• Paid vacation starting at 2 weeks per year