Kitchen Manager

Sweet Lou's; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks paid vacation

Health and dental insurance

Monthly bonus potential

Job summary

Sweet Lou's Restaurant and Bar is seeking a resourceful Kitchen Manager to work closely with the General Manager to maintain high production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards.

The role requires proven kitchen management experience, strong leadership, and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences. Compensation ranges from $45,000 to $55,000 per year with two weeks paid vacation and a benefits package including health and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as kitchen manager.
• Demonstrated experience in customer service management.
• Extensive food, wine and beer knowledge.
• Proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Deliver superior guest services and ensure absolute customer satisfaction
• Enforce and offer the best quality of products possible
• Organize and supervise shifts
• Appraise personnel's performance and provide feedback to keep them upbeat and productive
• Estimate consumption, forecast requirements and maintain inventory
• Monitor compliance with sanitation and safety rules and regulations
• Control costs and minimize waste
• Successfully promote our brand
• Nurture a positive work environment and lead by example
• Monitor operations and initiate corrective actions

Skills

Kitchen management

Customer service management

Leadership

English proficiency

Tools

Restaurant management software

Job description

Sweet Lou's Restaurant and Bar is looking for a resourceful kitchen manager. You will work closely with our general manager to ensure efficient restaurant operation and maintain high production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver superior guest services and ensure absolute customer satisfaction
• Enforce and offer the best quality of products possible
• Organize and supervise shifts
• Appraise personnel's performance and provide feedback to keep them upbeat and productive
• Estimate consumption, forecast requirements and maintain inventory
• Monitor compliance with sanitation and safety rules and regulations
• Control costs and minimize waste
• Successfully promote our brand
• Nurture a positive work environment and lead by example
• Monitor operations and initiate corrective actions

Benefits

• Two weeks paid vacation
• Health and dental insurance
• Monthly bonus potential

Requirements

• Proven experience as kitchen manager
• Demonstrated experience in customer service management
• Extensive food, wine and beer knowledge
• Proficiency in English
• Computer literacy and familiarity with restaurant management software
• Strong leadership, motivational and people skills

A Dynamic Team

We are proud of every team member we hire. We work hard to foster a positive atmosphere of teamwork and creativity. We also work hard to give back to our local communities – being part of our team encompasses quality in and out of the restaurant.

Competitive Pay and Flexible Work Schedules

We know you have a life outside of Sweet Lou's and we work with you to accommodate that. We also respect the work you bring to our table and we compensate competitively.

Compensation: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any othercharacteristic protected by law.

Company Description

At Sweet Lou's Restaurants – we know the value of building a strong team. It's time spent training, coaching and dedication to quality that leads to championship nights. We are always looking for dynamic, hardworking individuals to maintain our varsity status in the service industry. Do you have what it takes to help us serve our best selves?

Mission Statement

Serving our best, from the kitchen to the community through high quality ingredients, a welcoming environment, responsible service and local outreach.

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