Executive Kitchen Manager

Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an exciting restaurant group that prides itself on delivering a memorable game-day experience with a taste of Louisiana. As the Executive Kitchen Manager, you will lead a talented culinary team in a fast-paced environment, ensuring the highest standards of food quality and operational excellence. This role offers an opportunity to inspire and develop your team while driving financial success through effective management of food costs and inventory. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and team leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine in a vibrant, energetic atmosphere.

Benefits

Major Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Direct Deposit

Employee Dining Program

Ongoing Training and Career Development

Qualifications

• 4 years of management experience in a full-service, high-volume restaurant.
• Solid track record of success in previous assignments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper staffing levels by recruiting and interviewing kitchen staff.
• Manage HOH team, including scheduling and performance feedback.
• Responsible for maintaining the highest food quality.

Skills

Management Experience

Strong Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Culinary Techniques

Education

Culinary School Background

Job description

Thank you for your interest in Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux and 3PRG Management. Since being established in 2003, Walk-On’s has opened over 60 locations across the country and operates with a mission of delivering a memorable game-day experience with a taste of Louisiana created by an All-American Team. 3PRG Management is a multi-branded Restaurant Group, which owns and operates some of the most sought-after brands including Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers, Slim Chickens and Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux. These are exciting times as we continue to grow, rapidly building out our current markets while capitalizing on future opportunities. Growth is a big part of what we do! Culture is also very important to our success. We operate with a TEAM mentality and our people and guests are of our upmost priority! Come join our fun and energetic TEAM as we continue to grow!

Our Heart of House positions give team members an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented, game-day atmosphere serving amazing Louisiana inspired cuisine. Food first mentality is at the core of our chef-driven kitchen.

The Executive Kitchen Manager (EKM) is responsible for all culinary operations of a Walk-On’s 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 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.

Benefits :

• Major Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Walk-On's pays 50%!)
• Direct Deposit
• Employee Dining Program
• Ongoing Training and Career Development

Skills / Qualifications :

• Must have 4 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

Job Duties :

• Ensure proper staffing levels by recruiting and interviewing talented kitchen staff members following company guidelines
• Manage HOH team, including scheduling, performance feedback, and discipline
• 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
• Set operational goals and follow-up plans for the HOH team while also holding him or herself

responsible for goals.

• Responsible for the implementation and adherence to all kitchen systems
• Responsible for placing all food orders
• Responsible for setting and maintaining pars
• Responsible for proper inventory procedures
• Responsible for supporting and reinforcing highest food quality standards for the restaurant 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.

Since being established in 2003, Walk-On’s has opened over 60 locations across the country and operates with a mission of delivering a memorable game-day experience with a taste of Louisiana created by an All-American Team.