Kitchen Manager

Golden Corral; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Kitchen Manager in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing food production, ensuring compliance with both company and health standards, and managing a team in a high-volume setting. Applicants should have a high school diploma, restaurant management experience, and the ability to maintain quality and cleanliness. This role requires about 60 hours per week and involves training staff, managing inventory, and conducting performance evaluations.

Qualifications

• Completion of a high school diploma required.
• Two to three years of management experience in high volume restaurants.
• Successful completion of Kitchen Manager in Training program from Golden Corral.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with quality standards and health regulations.
• Control food costs through effective ordering and inventory management.
• Maintain proper staffing levels and train back of house staff.
• Conduct performance appraisals and provide training on new standards.

Skills

Food production management

Quality control

Inventory control

Staff training and development

Compliance with health standards

Education

High school diploma

Degree in hospitality (preferred)

Job description

TheKitchen Managerisresponsibleand accountableforfood production and operatingthebackofthehouseusingGolden Corral products, recipes, procedures and company systems to ensure that the standards for quality food, recipes, and cleanliness are achieved.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Achieve all company standards for products, recipes, cleanliness and service times in restaurant using Golden Corral systems. Achieve all local, state and federal health and sanitation standards.Ensure compliance with all company policiesincludingtheCodeofEthics. EnsureRestaurantOperationsImprovementProcess(ROIP)standardsaremetin the back of the house.
• Control food costs by ordering, receiving, storing and producing all food products according to Golden Corral specificationsandproductionguides.MaintainfoodproductinventorylevelsinaccordancewithGoldenCorralguidelines.
• Achieveperiod and annualbudgeted food, laborand controllablecostsin allareasofproduction operationsthrough planning, scheduling and executing the Golden Corral Operating Systems.
• Achieve excellent food quality by ensuring back of the house Co-workers properly prepare recipes to Golden Corral specificationsandfollowbuild-to’sforexcellentexecution.EnsuretheCo-workersarefollowingtheappropriatemenu matrix and achieving standards for productivity.
• Takeinventoriesand reportsmallwaresorderrequirementsincludingutensils, pans, chemicals, etc. to GeneralManager accordingtoguidelinesinOperationsManual.Ensurestandardsforpreventivemaintenanceonequipmentarefollowed for the back of the house.
• Maintain properstaffinglevelsfortheCook, HotCook, Utility, MeatCutter, Prep, HotBarAttendantbydeveloping and achieving goals to maintain standards in the areas of recruitment, selection, Fast Pass for Success training and retention of talented Co-workers. Work with the GM to ensure the back of the house is covered on days off.
• Select,develop,trainandrewardCrewLeaders/Trainers,A-TeammembersandCertifiedAssistantManagerswho consistently achieve exemplary standards of performance in their daily work.
• Conducttrainingonandimplementanynewstandards,recipesorsystemchangeswhentheyaretransmittedtothefield. Schedule quarterly meetings with kitchen Co-workers.
• PerformperformanceappraisalsanddisciplinarycounselingsessionswithkitchenCo-workersinareasofresponsibility as outlined in AdministrativeGuide.This includes submittinganypaychangeor special recognition recommendations to the General Manager.
• Performotherfunctionsthatmaybenecessaryto ensureguestsreceiveapleasurablediningexperience.

EDUCATION/SPECIALIZED TRAINING:

Educationandtrainingassociatedwithcompletionofahighschooldiploma.Adegreeinhospitalityispreferred. Successful completion of the Golden Corral Kitchen Manager in Training program.

EXPERIENCE:

Twoorthreeyearsofmanagementexperienceinoperationsinahighvolumerestaurantwithdiversifiedmenuoffering.

OTHERQUALIFICATIONS:

Hours of work for this position are approximately 60 hours per week.Position requires standing and walking for periods of 2-5 hours without a rest break, tasksequencing and the completion of complex administrative responsibilities.Occasionalmoderatetoheavy(10-25+lb)liftingandcarrying,bendingandreachingoverheadmaybe required.Workenvironmentincludesheavycustomercontact,workingwithcookingequipmentandslipperywalking surfaces.Position is under minimal levels of day-to-day supervision.