Kitchen Manager - Breakfast/Lunch

Word of Mouth is a breakfast and lunch restaurant. We are expanding with a 3rd location and seeking to add more members to our team. Seeking candidates with a minimum of 2 years experience as a Kitchen Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ DUTIES INCLUDE:

- Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation

- Ensure compliance with health and safety standarss

- Effectively Manage inventory and order supplies as needed - must be organized

-Manage a team:

• Train and supervise BOH team
• Leads by example and maintains a guest first focus.
• Sets and shares goals with team, monitors and tracks progress of goals.
• Directly and honestly addresses issues and resolves conflicts and seeks opportunities for improvement.

- Follow standard recipes to ensure consistency in food quality

- Monitor food costs and implement cost-saving measures

- Create weekly specials, utilizing knowledge of inventory

- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment

-Required, under certain circumstances, to perform/assist all functions for all positions in the restaurant.

REQUIREMENTS:

- Previous 2+ year experience as Kitchen Manager

- Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and food handling procedures

- Excellent leadership and clear communication skills

-Excellent organizational skills

-Excellent time management skills

- Knowledge of kitchen management principles, including inventory control and cost management

- Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends, and holidays

-Ability to stand/walk for up to 10 hours

-Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold environment & cleaning chemicals

-Able to reach heights of approximately 6 feet and depts. of 2 ½ - 3 feet.

-Must have high level of mobility/flexibility in space provided

-Must be able to read, write and perform addition/subtraction calculations

-Must be able to control and utilize fingers to write, slice chop and operate equipment.

-Must be able to work irregular hours under heavy pressure/stress during busy times

-Carry food products weighing about 50 pounds for distances up to 30 feet

If you are a passionate individual with a strong background in kitchen management, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and contribute to creating memorable dining experiences for our guests.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Experience level:

• 2 years

Restaurant type:

• Bakery
• Café
• Casual dining restaurant
• Fast casual restaurant

Shift:

• Day shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any schedule restrictions?
• Are you available to work between the hours of 5am to 3pm?
• Please list best days to meet between the hours of 1-3pm

Experience:

• Kitchen management in a Breakfast/Lunch Environment?: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person