Executive Kitchen Manager

Walk Ons; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking an Executive Kitchen Manager to oversee culinary operations at their location. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a background in high-volume restaurant management. Responsibilities include team management, ensuring food quality, and driving financial success through effective cost management.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of management experience in a full-service, high-volume restaurant.
• Proven success in previous roles demonstrating career progression.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensures proper staffing by recruiting and interviewing talented kitchen staff.
• Manages the HOH team, including scheduling and performance feedback.
• Maintains the highest food quality standards from the kitchen to the guest's table.

Skills

Management experience

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Culinary school background

Job description

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Job Description:

Executive Kitchen Manager (EKM)

Employer: DBMC Restaurants dba. Walk On's Sports Bistreaux

Position Classification: Full Time

The Executive Kitchen Manager (EKM) is responsible for all culinary operations of a Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux, providing leadership and direction to the Heart of House (HOH) team. The EKM must support a high-volume, creative, scratch kitchen with excellent recipe and specification knowledge, culinary techniques, and experience. The role requires excelling in a culinary-driven environment with fresh ingredients, a clean kitchen, top-line equipment, and high standards. The EKM promotes a fun and welcoming work environment through positive reinforcement and teamwork, motivating, coaching, teaching, developing, and inspiring the HOH team to deliver memorable food. Additionally, the EKM aims to build sales and maximize financial success through controlled food and labor costs.

Responsibilities (Including, But Not Limited To):

• Ensures proper staffing by recruiting and interviewing talented kitchen staff following company guidelines.
• Manages the HOH team, including scheduling, performance feedback, and discipline.
• Provides ongoing training and professional development for all HOH team members.
• Motivates the team daily to create a fun and successful work environment.
• Maintains the highest food quality standards from the kitchen to the guest's table.
• Communicates effectively with management and corporate teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Builds trust with team members and management through clear and honest communication.
• Maintains all Walk-On's standards and holds the team accountable.
• Sets operational goals and follow-up plans for the HOH team, including personal accountability.
• Implements and ensures adherence to all kitchen systems.
• Manages inventory procedures properly.
• Supports and reinforces high food quality standards using Walk-On's systems and standards.
• Ensures compliance with safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Manages financial success through proper food costs, inventory control, minimal waste, and labor costs.

Skills/Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of management experience in a full-service, high-volume restaurant.
• Proven success in previous roles demonstrating career progression.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Culinary school background is a plus.

Note: This list is not exhaustive. Management reserves the right to revise responsibilities or assign additional tasks as needed.

Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled.