KITCHEN MANAGER

Socket.dev; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid training

Employee discount

401k with company matching

Health, Dental and Vision

Job summary

Tailwind Concessions in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a busy kitchen and deliver consistent food quality with great service. You will train and coach staff, coordinate with the GM, and ensure safety and standards are met in a fast-paced airport dining environment.

This full-time role requires 2+ years of culinary experience, ServSafe certification, and weekend availability. We offer PTO, paid training, employee discount, 401k with company matching, and health/dental/vision

Qualifications

• 2+ years of culinary experience with kitchen management preferred.
• Capable of standing for long periods and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Willing to work at least 40 hours per week, including some weekends and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Partner with GM to lead a high-performing kitchen team.
• Train, supervise, and coach kitchen staff to ensure food quality and service.
• Communicate clearly with kitchen staff and manage scheduling.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team supervision

Food safety

Job description

About the Role:

Looking for a Kitchen Manager role with variety, growth and a supportive team? Join Tailwind Concessions, a national company with locations spanning coast to coast. At Tailwind, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional food and service to travelers from around the globe. As a leader in airport food, beverage and retail, we're committed to providing a unique and memorable experience for our guests. We are looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager who's passionate about crafting delicious food, leading a high performing team and delivering a memorable culinary experience.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Partners with the GM to lead a rock star team
• Train, supervise, and coach kitchen staff to deliver consistent food quality and great service
• Communicate information to kitchen staff
• Assist in scheduling kitchen staff in their work assignments
• Promote a positive guest experience, resolving any issues professionally and quickly
• Responsible to monitor as well as take action to make sure food quality service standards are met
• Monitor food preparation and ensure consistent quality, taste and presentation
• Minimizing loss misuse
• Ensure safe, responsible and legal serving of all alcoholic beverages
• Ensure that equipment is maintained as outlined in the restaurant safety and preventive maintenance program
• Ensure stock levels are maintained by calculating inventory, ordering as well as retrieving supplies plus stocking by stooping, bending, lifting heavy articles reaching overhead
• Evaluate cost effectiveness of all aspects of operation
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Skills:

• MUST HAVE 2 YEARS CULINARY EXPERIENCE, preferably kitchen management
• Capable of working in a standing position for long periods of time (minimum of 8 hours a day)
• Capable of reaching, bending, and frequently lifting up to 50 pounds
• Must have the stamina to work a minimum of 40 hours per week
• Some weekend days required as well as mornings and evenings

Requirements:

• Must be able to pass background check
• ServSafe certified

Benefits:

• PTO
• Paid training
• Employee discount
• 401k with company matching
• Health, Dental and Vision offered to Full time employees

Tailwind Concessions is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require any accommodations during the application process, please contact our HR department.