Kitchen Manager

Kitchen Manager Job Description

Summary of Position: Directly responsible for all kitchen functions including food purchasing, preparation and maintenance of quality standards; sanitation and cleanliness; training of employees in methods of cooking, preparation, plate presentation, portion and cost control and sanitation and cleanliness.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

·       Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking, and serving standards. 

·       Make employment and termination decisions including interviewing, hiring, evaluating, and disciplining kitchen personnel as appropriate. 

·       Provide orientation of company and department rules, policies and procedures and oversee training of new kitchen employees. 

·       Fill in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.

·       Prepare all required paperwork, including forms, reports and schedules in an organized and timely manner. 

·       Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurant’s preventative maintenance programs. 

·       Work with restaurant managers to plan and price menu items. Establish portion sizes and prepare standard recipe cards for all new menu items. 

·       Ensure that all products are ordered according to predetermined product specifications and received in correct unit count and condition and deliveries are performed in accordance with the restaurant’s receiving policies and procedures. 

·       Control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes and waste control procedures. 

·       Oversee and ensure that restaurant policies on employee performance appraisals are followed and completed on a timely basis. 

·       Schedule labor as required by anticipated business activity while ensuring that all positions are staffed when and as needed and labor cost objectives are met. Be knowledgeable of restaurant policies regarding personnel and administer prompt, fair and consistent corrective action for any and all violations of company policies, rules and procedures. 

·       Oversee the training of kitchen personnel in safe operation of all kitchen equipment and utensils. 

·       Responsible for training kitchen personnel in cleanliness and sanitation practices. 

·       Responsible for maintaining appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, other equipment and food storage areas. 

·       Check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points. 

·       Provide safety training in first aid, CPR, lifting and carrying objects and handling hazardous materials.

Qualifications: 

·       A minimum of 5 years of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook and expediter. 

·       At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity. 

·       Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel and guests. 

·       Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds. 

·       Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

·       401(k)

·       Dental insurance

·       Employee discount

·       Health insurance

·       Paid time off

·       Vision insurance

Schedule:

·       12 hour shift

·       8 hour shift

·       Day shift

·       Holidays

·       Night shift

·       On call

·       Overtime

·       Weekends

Education:

·       High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

·       Cooking: 5 years (Preferred)

·       Restaurant Experience: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

·       One location

Uniform:

·       Employer-supplied hairnets and gloves

·       Employee-supplied uniform

·       Loose-fitting shirts not allowed

·       Sleeveless shirts/tank tops not allowed

·       Shorts, skirts not allowed

·       Jewelry not allowed

·       Facial piercings not allowed

·       Visible tattoos not allowed

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

·       Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous

·       People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects

·       Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction

·       Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail

·       Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

·       Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused

·       Innovative -- innovative and risk-taking

·       Aggressive -- competitive and growth-oriented

·       Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture

·       Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes

·       People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused

·       Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

This Job Is:

·       A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply

·       Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED

·       A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)

·       A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more

·       A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education

·       A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply

·       Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Additional Duties:

·       Menu planning

·       Recording food temperature

·       Preparing reports

Company's website:

·       www.ynotitalian.com

Company's Facebook page:

·       https://www.facebook.com/ynotitalian

Benefit Conditions:

·       Waiting period may apply

·       Only full-time employees eligible