Culinary Manager

Bonefish Grill; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

401k

Job summary

Bonefish Grill in Indianapolis is seeking a Restaurant Culinary Manager to oversee daily back-of-the-house operations, lead kitchen staff, and ensure recipes, preparations and presentations meet Bonefish's standards of quality.

You will hire and train back-of-house teams, enforce safety and sanitation, manage inventory and ordering, and work to deliver exceptional guest experiences with strong leadership and accountability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of restaurant management experience, culinary or kitchen background preferred.
• Experience in Full-Service Casual Dining or Casual Plus environments is a plus.
• Scratch kitchen experience is a plus.
• Must be available for flexible scheduling.
• Must be 21 years or older with legal work authorization in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Direct and check prep staff progress; ensure food quality and consistency.
• Assist in hiring and training back-of-house staff.
• Implement security protocols to protect employees and guests.
• Prepare kitchen equipment and areas daily to boost productivity and reduce waste.
• Ensure safety, sanitation, and compliance with laws and company policies.
• Maintain basics like line checks, testing, training and window management.
• Verify that menu items meet Bonefish Grill specifications and are presented correctly.
• Manage staffing levels and shift assignments.
• Keep kitchen, dish, and storage areas clean and organized.
• Check inventory from the previous day and place food and supply orders; set customer service standards.

Skills

Restaurant management

Leadership

Hiring & training

Flexibility

Bilingual (bonus)

Job description

Our founding belief at Bonefish Grill is that, if we take care of our people, Bonefish will take care of itself. This belief is the source of our actions, what we stand for, and how we achieve success.

At Bonefish Grill, we have a deep passion for fresh quality food, and we've used our expertise to create an unparalleled lineup of dishes that are ever changing. Our Big City Bar is the perfect spot to enjoy our handcrafted cocktails.

Job Overview

As a Restaurant Culinary Manager, you will be responsible for the daily operations of all back-of-the-house functions for your assigned restaurant and for providing nothing but the finest food for our customers. This will include leadership of all kitchen employees as well as ensuring that all recipes, food preparations and presentations meet Bonefish's specifications and commitment to quality.

Job Responsibilities

• Directing and checking the progress of the prep staff and checking for food quality and consistency
• Assisting in the hiring and training of back-of-the-house employees
• Implementing effective security protocols to always ensure the ongoing safety of both our employees and guests.
• Preparing kitchen equipment and production areas daily to boost productivity and reduce waste
• Compliance with operational, safety and sanitation standards, company policies, federal/state/local laws, and ordinances; all health inspections meet required state standards.
• Ensuring that operational basics and standards are adhered to including line checks, testing, training, recipe adherence, window management, cook times, etc.
• Verifying that all menu items are made according to recipe and presented to Carrabba's specifications
• Managing staffing levels and shift assignments
• Keeping kitchen, dish, and storage areas clean and organized
• Checking and balancing product inventory from previous day of business as well as placing food and supply ordersSetting excellent customer service and work examples

Job Requirements

As a Restaurant Culinary Manager, you must be dependable, self-reliant, and passionate about great food and exceptional customer service. It is vital that you combine strong organizational and prioritization skills with professional dedication and a team-oriented attitude.

Specific Qualifications For The Position Include

• Minimum 3 years of restaurant management experience, (Culinary or Kitchen management preferred)
• Preferred experience in leading within a Full-Service Casual Dining or Casual Plus environment
• Previous exposure to a scratch kitchen, a plus
• Availability to work a flexible schedule
• Minimum 21 years of age with legal authorization to work in the United States
• Ability to relocate, a plus
• Bilingual, a plus

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401k

Further details around eligibility and additional benefit offerings can be found at https://bloominbrandsbenefits.com/

Compensation Range: Varies by Location - with potential for bonus based on eligibility and other business factors

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