Executive Kitchen Manager

Din Tai Fung; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and thriving restaurant chain as an Executive Kitchen Manager, where your leadership will drive the success of the kitchen operations. In this pivotal role, you will set ambitious sales and production goals, ensuring that food quality meets brand standards while managing a talented back-of-house team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the culinary experience and foster a collaborative environment. With a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including health insurance and opportunities for growth, you'll be part of a forward-thinking organization that values its employees and encourages professional development. If you're passionate about food and leadership, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pay & Benefits

Medical Insurance Contribution

Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts through BenefitHub

Wellness & Health Reimbursements

Employee Meal Discounts

Opportunities for Growth

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in kitchen management.
• Must have a Manager’s Food Handler’s Card.

Responsibilities

• Set sales and production goals for the kitchen team.
• Manage inventory and control costs related to product and labor.

Skills

Food Management

Microsoft Office Suite

Cooking Skills

Team Leadership

Communication

Education

Relevant Experience

Manager’s Food Handler’s Card

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

DIN TAI FUNG RESTAURANTS

LOCATION: 600 Pine Street, Seattle, WA 98101 (Pacific Place)

SALARY RANGE FOR EXECUTIVE KITCHEN MANAGER: $125,000.00 - $145,000 Annual Salary + Semi-Annual Bonus based on overall store performance

The base salary or hourly wage range for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. Range is not inclusive of potential bonus or benefits. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range and other factors during the hiring process.

BENEFITS FOR EXECUTIVE KITCHEN MANAGER:

1. Competitive Pay & Benefits
2. Employer Contribution for individuals and eligible dependents' medical insurance
3. Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
4. Health Savings Account (HSA)
5. Commuter Spending Accounts
6. 401(k) Plan with company match
7. Employee Assistance Program
8. Discounts through BenefitHub
9. Wellness & Health Reimbursements
10. Employee Meal Discounts
11. Opportunities for growth; we love promoting within!

PTO is accrued based on length of service:

1. 0-2 years: 4.62 hours/biweekly
2. 2-4 years: 5.23 hours/biweekly
3. 4-10 years: 6.15 hours/biweekly
4. 10+ years: 7.69 hours/biweekly

JOB PURPOSE:

Executive Kitchen Managers provide clear vision and execution for the growth of their store. They set sales and production goals by scheduling and delegating the back of house team to achieve set goals while partnering with Senior Manager(s) and the management team. Focus is on back of house operations, which consists of managing the brand, ensuring food quality meets brand expectations, managing inventory, and controlling costs as it relates to product and labor to ensure budgets are met. Executive Kitchen Managers also build a strong leadership team within their store to support their store and other stores and/or the corporate team.

JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR EXECUTIVE KITCHEN MANAGER:

1. Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience, training, and/or education
2. Manager’s Food Handler’s Card
3. Flexible Work Schedule
4. Managers are required to work a minimum of 5 days per week and 10 hours per day; schedule may vary based on business demands.
5. Ability to efficiently operate in Microsoft Office Suite and Email
6. Positive and professional attitude
7. Strong communication and ability to work cohesively with all levels of management, all departments, and all co-workers in a team
8. Basic cooking skills
9. Ability to stand for long periods of time
10. Ability to perform job functions with minimal supervision, attention to detail, and speed

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.

Din Tai Fung is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Fair Chance Initiative. Din Tai Fung is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer – M/F/D/V.

As part of our hiring process, all newly hired employees are required to go through E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that allows employers to compare information from an employee's Form I-9 to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. This verification confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States.

Din Tai Fung is committed to employing only individuals who are authorized to work in the United States and who comply with applicable immigration and employment law. As a condition of employment, every individual must provide satisfactory evidence of their identity and legal authority to work in the United States. If the employee cannot verify their right to work in the United States within the time permitted by laws, the Company will be required to terminate their employment immediately.

Applicant must be 18 years of age or older and able to provide documentation to work in the United States legally.

Offer contingent on criminal background check.