Kitchen Manager

Outback Steakhouse; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 57,784 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Quarterly bonus based on company goals

401k Retirement plan

Paid vacation accrual

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Outback Steakhouse in Colorado Springs is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee the daily operations of the restaurant. This role requires proven management experience, a commitment to food safety, and the ability to lead a team effectively.

You will play a crucial role in enhancing customer satisfaction and managing overall profitability. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a passion for the food service industry.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience (2+ years) in a full-service restaurant.
• Demonstrated success in a leadership role.
• Flexible to work at other locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily BOH/FOH operations of the restaurant.
• Lead a team to success and provide mentorship.
• Optimize profits through proper ordering and inventory practices.

Skills

Management experience

Communication skills

Customer satisfaction

Food safety standards

Job description

KITCHEN MANAGER

Compensation: $57,784 - $60,000, with Bonus Opportunity. Not eligible for tips.

Outback Steakhouse, the home of juicy steaks, spirited drinks, and Aussie hospitality.

Monitor 200 Award-Ranked in Top 50 Franchisees in the U.S., 4 years in a row.

With limited supervision, the Kitchen Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the BOH/FOH functions in a restaurant. These include company standards, customer experience, professional leadership, and direction for employees. All new managers will go through an extensive Manager in Training (MIT) program. Combining this with your previous experience, we will set you up for success to become a top-notch leader within the Outback family!

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive health insurance. Individual as well as Family plans (Medical, Dental, Vision).
• Quarterly bonus based on company goals and metrics.
• 2 weeks paid vacation accrual.
• 401k Retirement plan.
• Group Life and AD&D Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Accrued Paid Sick Leave: up to 48 hours of paid sick leave per year, required under the Healthy, Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA). This benefit is for use of a variety of health- and safety-purposes, which employees earn at a rate of 1 hour of leave for every 30 hours worked.
• Public Health Emergency (PHE) Leave: up to 80 hours of PHE-related leave when a PHE is declared.
• PerkSpot Discounts.
• Robust supplemental benefits package!

EXTRAS

• Growth Opportunities to Upper Management. Development programs designed for future promotions.
• Incredible Work Life Balance. Targeting a 47-hour work week.
• 11 week paid on-site Training Program.
• Complimentary Manager Shift Meal.
• Hospitable culture that recognizes hard work, effort, perseverance and leadership.
• Company sponsored Employee Assistance Program.
• We are the largest franchisee of Outback Steakhouse.
• Plenty of future possibilities to advance in your career!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contributes to the success of the restaurant’s operations: FOH & BOH.
• Leads a team to success and provides mentorship; creates an enjoyable environment.
• Optimizes profits with labor, along with food & beverage costs, through proper ordering and inventory practices. Handles policies & procedures; maintains compliance.
• Increases customer satisfaction while managing standards of service.
• Continuously grows the business through sales and marketing.
• Always recruits new talent for future staff openings.
• Committed to safe food handling, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards at all times.
• Ensures the quality of food with proper safety equipment, tools, and recipe specs.
• Passionate about the taste and temperature of each dish and perfect plate presentations.
• Demonstrates immaculate standards while maintaining an organized, clean, and orderly restaurant.

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven management experience (2+ years) in a restaurant supporting large teams; full-service experience preferred.
• Demonstrated success in a leadership role.
• Flexible to work at other locations in the region when needed.
• You must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Highly proficient in English verbal, reading & writing communication skills.
• Ability to lift, carry or move up to 30 lbs.
• Able to work in hot and cold environments.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time, up to 10 hours per shift.
• Frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, squatting and stooping.
• Manual dexterity to handle glassware, utensils and technology systems.
• Ability to move quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Visual ability to include distance, close, color, depth and peripheral. Also, the ability to adjust focus as needed. The role involves working in areas with low or dim lighting.
• Ability to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Out West provides reasonable accommodations to qualify individuals with disabilities.

All newly hired employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). You can view the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work poster at https://www.outwestrg.com/e-verify.

Out West Restaurant Group is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. All employment decisions at Outback are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to any characteristic protected by both federal and state laws.