Kitchen Manager

Goldbelt, Inc.; Alaska; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Alaska is seeking a Kitchen Manager for its Tramway restaurant in Juneau. The role involves overseeing food preparation, menu planning, and ensuring high standards of customer service and kitchen operations. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and a passion for culinary excellence.

Benefits

Seasonal Employee Layoff Bonus Plan

Discretionary performance bonuses

Qualifications

• Two years of chef or lead cook experience in a high volume, multi-unit environment.
• Thorough knowledge of restaurant cooking practices and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for proper preparation and presentation of all food.
• Researches, designs, and plans menus.
• Conducts weekly and monthly inventories.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM)

Job description

Overview

Goldbelt, Incorporated is an urban, Alaska Native, for-profit corporation with offices in Juneau, Alaska and Herndon, Virginia. Its primary purpose is to manage assets and conduct business for the benefit of its 3,900 Alaska Native shareholders.

Summary:

Goldbelt Tram is seeking a Kitchen Manager. Responsible for the proper preparation and presentation of all food products at the Tramway restaurant, in a manner that contributes to guest satisfaction, a premier customer service atmosphere and smooth operations. Also, responsible for food costing, menu planning, and all food related duties.

We're excited to share that the job is based in beautiful Juneau, Alaska! We kindly ask that all applicants either live in Juneau or be open to relocating at their own expense.

Pay and Benefits:

Seasonal Employees are eligible for the Seasonal Employee Layoff Bonus Plan. The plan is designed to provide an effective means to motivate and compensate eligible seasonal employees during the term of their assignment. However, Goldbelt, Inc. may, in certain limited circumstances, grant discretionary performance bonuses outside of this program, in the sole discretion of the Company.

Goldbelt, Inc. hopes that by providing short-term incentive compensation, this will motivate and increase the retention rate among its employees which in turn will enhance Goldbelt Inc.’s long-term value.

Starting Rate:$25.00 - DOE

Responsibilities

Job Duties

• Responsible for proper preparation and presentation of all food.
• Cooks the most demanding menu items.Performs the work of subordinates when necessary.
• Researches, designs, and plans menus. In collaboration with the Food & Beverage Manager and the General Manager, discusses and determines menu design and planning, including food costing.
• Conducts weekly and monthly Inventories; determines produce needs before notifying the Manager of purchasing needs of produce, supplies, and food products. Investigates food supply sources; negotiates prices related to purchases and completes related paperwork; verifies receipt of food products and supplies; manages to budget.
• Assigns work to shift Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, and Dishwashers; constantly monitors the cooks’ preparation and cooking techniques and practices, checking the quality, quantity, and appearance of the menu items before they are “pushed out” of the kitchen; assists in scheduling staff during assigned shift and on a weekly basis; provides ongoing training and guidance to subordinates; trains and evaluates cooks and dishwashers, ensuring compliance with quality standards, efficiency and adequate staff coverage for all shifts.
• Oversees kitchen staff compliance with sanitary standards on food handling and storage and space/equipment cleanliness; ensures readiness for health inspections; dates and checks food; exhibits and encourages proper hygiene and sanitary habits.
• Identifies kitchen maintenance needs and recommends alternative solutions.
• Ability to work long flexible hours, the late shift and possibly a six-day workweek. Participates in departmental manager meetings, advising peers on the status and problems of coordinating food preparation/presentation activities.
• Provides assistance to other staff in order to develop teamwork and contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the restaurant operation in meeting its goals and objectives.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge of the practices and techniques of restaurant cooking, food presentation and storage, including seafood handling; all kitchen equipment and appliances; and sanitary food requirements/codes. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to learn, understand, and follow oral and written instructions/directions. Skill in operating personal computer utilizing a variety of computer software.
• Thorough knowledge of state sanitary regulations and requirements, as well as standard practices and procedures related to food preparation and storage.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to work directly with the public, providing information and assistance on a daily basis.
• Ability/willingness to learn and pass on to passengers those areas of interest to visitors, such as local history, people, culture, geography, etc.

Minimum Qualifications (education, experience, skills)

• High school diploma or equivalent, AND Two years of chef or lead cook experience in a high volume, multi-unit environment.
• Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certification.

Preferrred Qualifications (education, experience, skills)

• Culinary training from an accredited Culinary Institute.
• Current CPR and first aid certificates, and fire prevention training; drug testing may be required.