Kitchen Manager

Carrabba's Italian Grill; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Job summary

Carrabba's Italian Grill in Columbia, SC is seeking a Restaurant Kitchen Manager who balances strong food quality with guest-focused service. You will direct prep staff, manage scheduling, and uphold safety and sanitation standards to deliver consistent dining experiences.

You should have at least 3 years of restaurant management, experience in full-service casual dining, and a collaborative mindset. Relocation or bilingual abilities are a plus, with medical, dental, vision, and 401k benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of restaurant management experience.
• Experience in Full-Service Casual Dining preferred.
• Scratch kitchen experience a plus.
• Must be 21+ with legal work authorization in the United States.
• Willingness to relocate, a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct and monitor the prep staff and check food quality and consistency.
• Assist in hiring and training back-of-house employees.
• Implement security protocols to ensure staff and guest safety.
• Prepare kitchen equipment and areas daily to boost productivity and reduce waste.
• Ensure compliance with safety, sanitation standards, policies and laws.
• Maintain standards including line checks, timing, and recipe adherence.
• Verify items are prepared per Carrabba’s specifications.
• Manage staffing levels and shift assignments.
• Keep kitchen, dish, and storage areas clean and organized.
• Check and balance inventory and place food and supply orders.
• Set high customer service standards and lead by example.

Skills

Restaurant management

Staff training

Food safety

Customer service

Prioritization

Bilingual

Job description

At Carrabba’s Italian Grill, we value having fun and creating memories that last a lifetime. Our atmosphere and hospitality for our guests are old-world Italian with a new world feel. We provide our team members with a place to gain valuable experience, career growth and a sense of pride. Our goal is to allow your passion for food, family, and hospitality to create memorable experiences for all our guests.

Job Responsibilities

• Directing and checking the progress of the prep staff and checking for food quality and consistency
• Assisting in the hiring and training of back-of-the-house employees
• Implementing effective security protocols to always ensure the ongoing safety of both our employees and guests.
• Preparing kitchen equipment and production areas daily to boost productivity and reduce waste
• Compliance with operational, safety and sanitation standards, company policies, federal/state/local laws, and ordinances; all health inspections meet required state standards.
• Ensuring that operational basics and standards are adhered to including line checks, testing, training, recipe adherence, window management, cook times, etc.
• Verifying that all menu items are made according to recipe and presented to Carrabba’s specifications
• Managing staffing levels and shift assignments
• Keeping kitchen, dish, and storage areas clean and organized
• Checking and balancing product inventory from previous day of business as well as placing food and supply orders
• Setting excellent customer service and work examples

Job Requirements

As a Restaurant Kitchen Manager, you must be dependable, self-reliant, and passionate about great food and exceptional customer service. It is vital that you combine strong organizational and prioritization skills with professional dedication and a team-oriented attitude.

Specific Qualifications Include

• Minimum 3 years of restaurant management experience, (Culinary or Kitchen management preferred)
• Preferred experience in leading within a Full-Service Casual Dining or Casual Plus environment
• Previous exposure to a scratch kitchen, a plus
• Availability to work a flexible schedule
• Minimum 21 years of age with legal authorization to work in the United States
• Ability to relocate, a plus
• Bilingual, a plus

• Bloomin Brands offers benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401k. Further details around eligibility and additional benefit offerings can be found at https://bloominbrandsbenefits.com/

Compensation Range: Varies by Location - with potential for bonus based on eligibility and other business factors

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