Carolinas Mexican Food BOH Shift Manager

R365hire; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

401(k)

401(k) matching

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Carolina's Mexican Food - North Phoenix is seeking a Kitchen BOH Shift Manager to lead our back‑of‑house operations in a high‑volume restaurant. You will supervise kitchen staff, manage food production, and control inventory to ensure food cost efficiency and top quality.

Responsibilities include scheduling, line checks, sanitation compliance, and continuous communication with management to resolve issues and ensure smooth operations across shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have proven kitchen management experience in a high-volume food service setting.
• Leadership and organizational skills; bilingual preferred but mandatory.
• High standard of cleanliness; strong understanding of sanitation regulations.
• Patient and empathetic with strong interpersonal skills.
• Capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand long periods.
• Familiarity with cost control, inventory management techniques, and scheduling software.
• Experience with safety and food handling certifications (e.g., ServSafe).
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Inventory and Ordering: Manage the ordering of food and kitchen supplies; oversee inventory to optimize costs.
• Staff Management: Schedule kitchen staff efficiently; ensure training and adherence to standards.
• Quality Control: Oversee food prep and presentation; conduct line checks and temperature logs.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Enforce sanitation and safety standards per regulations.
• Communication: Coordinate with management; participate in meetings to resolve issues.
• System Maintenance: Implement prep lists, order guides, and daily walkthroughs.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Bilingual

Sanitation regs

Multitasking

Lift up to 50lbs

Cost control

ServSafe

Flexible shifts

Job description

Full Time Carolina's Mexican Food - North Phoenix

• Holiday Pay
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Kitchen BOH Shift Manager to oversee the back-of-house operations at our bustling restaurant. This role is pivotal in ensuring the efficient management of kitchen staff, food production, and inventory control. The Kitchen Manager will work closely with restaurant leadership to maintain food cost efficiencies, uphold the highest standards of food safety and cleanliness, and ensure a seamless kitchen operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory and Ordering: Manage the ordering of food and kitchen supplies based on par systems and inventory needs. Oversee inventory to optimize food costs in conjunction with the back-of-house management team.
• Staff Management: Schedule kitchen staff efficiently, making necessary adjustments to staffing levels to match business demands. Ensure all kitchen staff are well-trained and adhere to restaurant standards.
• Quality Control: Oversee all aspects of food preparation and presentation to ensure consistently high quality. Conduct regular line checks, temperature logs, and food quality assessments.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Enforce strict sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal health and safety regulations.
• Communication: Maintain open lines of communication with all management levels to address any operational concerns promptly. Participate actively in management meetings to discuss and resolve operational issues.
• System Maintenance: Implement and monitor back-of-house systems including prep lists, order guides, and daily walkthroughs to ensure operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in kitchen management or a similar role in a high-volume food service setting.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to mentor and motivate a team. Bilingual preferred but mandatory
• High standard of cleanliness and an understanding of sanitation regulations.
• Patient and empathetic with strong interpersonal skills.
• Capable of multitasking efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods, and handle the physical demands of a busy kitchen.
• Familiarity with cost control, inventory management techniques, and scheduling software.
• Experience with safety and food handling certifications (e.g., ServSafe).
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Compensation: $19.70 - $24.00 per hour