Executive Kitchen Manager

Walk Ons; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Executive Kitchen Manager to lead culinary operations in a dynamic, high-volume environment. This role requires a strong leader who can inspire and develop a talented kitchen team while ensuring top-notch food quality and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a solid track record in restaurant management, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for creating memorable dining experiences. Join this innovative firm and make a significant impact in a creative kitchen that values teamwork and quality.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of management experience in a high-volume restaurant.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen staff, ensuring proper staffing and training.
• Maintain high food quality and adhere to safety standards.
• Build sales and maximize financial success through cost control.

Skills

Management Experience

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Culinary Techniques

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 while exhibiting leadership and direction to the Heart of House (HOH) team. The EKM must have the ability to support a high volume, creative, scratch kitchen through impeccable recipe and spec knowledge, culinary techniques, and experience. He or she must be able to excel in a culinary-driven environment with the freshest ingredients, the cleanest kitchen, top of the line equipment, and high operating standards. The EKM must promote a fun and welcoming work environment through positive reinforcement and teamwork. The EKM must be able to motivate, coach, teach, develop, and inspire the Heart of the House team to provide each guest with memorable food. Finally, the EKM must have the ability to build sales and maximize financial success through controlled food and labor costs.

Responsibilities (Including, But Not Limited To):

• Ensures proper staffing levels by recruiting and interviewing talented kitchen staff members following company guidelines
• Manages HOH team, including scheduling, performance feedback, and discipline
• Is responsible for ongoing training and professional development of all Heart of House (HOH) team members
• Responsible for motivating team daily to create and ensure a fun and successful work environment
• Responsible for maintaining the highest food quality from the back door to the guest's table
• Effectively communicates with management team and corporate team to ensure effective and efficient operations without issue
• Effectively builds trust with team members and fellow management by providing clear and honest communication and feedback
• Responsible for maintaining all Walk-On's standards and holding team to the same standards
• Sets operational goals and follow-up plans for the HOH team while also holding himself or herself responsible for goals
• Responsible for the implementation and adherence to all kitchen systems
• Responsible for proper inventory procedures
• Responsible for supporting and reinforcing highest food quality standards for the restaurant at all times through Walk-On's systems and standards
• Responsible for the implementation and adherence to Walk-On's/Ecosure safety and sanitation guidelines
• Responsible for financial success of the HOH through proper food cost, inventory levels, minimal waste, and labor costs

Skills/Qualifications:

• Must have 2 years of management experience in a full service, high volume restaurant.
• Solid track record of success in previous assignments demonstrating upward career tracking
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Culinary school background a plus

DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

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

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Restaurants