Dynamic Café Kitchen Operations Manager

Kalapawai Cafe ~ Waimanalo; Waimanalo (HI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401K

Employee discount

Job summary

Kalapawai Cafe and Deli Waimanalo is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to join our management team. The candidate should enjoy the kitchen lifestyle, creating tasty specials, and running a busy kitchen with a positive, collaborative attitude. This role is 36-40 hours per week with overtime as needed.

Pay is $21-$25 per hour plus average tips of $4-$7 per hour. We operate 7 days a week from 6am-8pm, with weekend and holiday scheduling.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid food handlers card.
• Experience cutting meat and fish.
• Excellent guest service skills.
• Ability to problem solve and think on your feet.
• Professional appearance and positive attitude.
• Availability mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Strong organization and punctuality.
• Ability to work well in a team in a high tempo environment.
• Valid TB test and Food Safety Certification.

Responsibilities

• Work with restaurant and FOH management during service and events.
• Line cooking and line restocking/cleaning.
• Check in and put away deliveries; inventory control.
• Ordering and portion/quality control.
• Ensure high-quality customer experience and resolve complaints.
• Personnel management and conflict resolution.
• General cleaning and facilities maintenance.
• Organize prep, cleaning, and duty lists.

Skills

Food handler card

Meat prep

Fish prep

Guest service

Problem solving

Professional appearance

Positive attitude

Organization

Punctuality

Team player

Job description

Kalapawai Cafe and Deli Waimanalo is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to join our management team. The candidate should enjoy the kitchen lifestyle, creating tasty specials, and running a busy kitchen with a positive, collaborative attitude. This role is 36-40 hours per week with overtime as needed.

Pay is $21-$25 per hour plus average tips of $4-$7 per hour. We operate 7 days a week from 6am-8pm, with weekend and holiday scheduling.