Kitchen Manager - Phantom Canyon Brewing Co

Phantom Canyon Brewing is Colorado Springs First Brewpub!

Craft comes first is more than a motto. It's a way of life in every action we take. Experimenting with lip-smacking beers. Concocting flavor-rich appetizers and entrees.

Since opening in 1993, we continue honoring the spirit of the Phantom Canyon and Chief Two Moons by dedicating ourselves to giving Colorado Springs the best beer, the best food and the best hospitality we can. Our historical building dates back to 1901 and all three levels of our building share stories from brew and food lovers of all walks of life.

We are now hiring a Kitchen Manager to lead our culinary team.

Our guests visit for the casual dining main floor restaurant, the 2nd floor billiard hall with large outdoor patio and to attend events on our renovated 3rd floor event space. As the Kitchen Manager you will lead the entire culinary team throughout the business.

Pay starting at $60,000-$70,000 per year PLUS:

• Company provided (FREE) medical, dental and disability insurance for the manager!
• FREE parking
• FREE meals and shift beer
• Quarterly bonus potential
• Paid time off
• Voluntary benefit options (vision, life insurance, etc.)
• 401K
• Employee assistance program
• Join an established restaurant team with a passion for the Colorado Springs community

The Kitchen Manager leads all aspects of our culinary business while delivering a high-quality experience for our team and guests. Reporting to the Restaurant General Manager, the Kitchen Manager will deliver a high-quality menu and motivate our staff to exceed our guests’ expectations. Responsible for all back of house operations, you will ensure efficient operations, while maintaining high production, productivity, quality, and guest-service standards. In this position you will be expected to lead by example and uplift our staff during busy moments in our fast-paced environment. Ultimately, the Kitchen Manager will ensure our restaurant runs smoothly and guests have fantastic dining experiences.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the restaurant’s revenue, profitability, and quality goals
• Coordinate daily Back of House restaurant operations
• Develop, train staff, and execute all menus for the restaurant
• Regularly review product quality, estimate food requirements, place orders, and manage food/labor costs
• Control operational costs and identify measures to cut waste
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Recruit, hire and manage all kitchen staff
• Respond efficiently and accurately to guest concerns
• Give prepared plates the “final touch”
• Perform administrative duties
• Ensure compliance with health, sanitation, and safety regulations
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and guests
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications and Requirements

• Proven working experience as an Executive Chef, Kitchen Manager, or similar role in a fast-paced, high volume and full-service environment
• Ability to identify and resolve problems efficiently
• Strong leadership, motivational and people skills
• Capable of delegating multiple tasks
• Passionate about the industry and able to keep up with cooking trends and best practices
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
• Financial management skills

If you are interested in leading the amazing Phantom Canyon Brewing culinary team, we would love to meet you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Restaurant type:

• Bar
• Casual dining restaurant

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Why are you interested in leading the culinary team at Phantom Canyon Brewing?

Experience:

• high volume, full-service Kitchen Management: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person