Kitchen Manager

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group; Highlands (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K plan

Paid time off

Housing loan program

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group in Highlands, NC seeks a Kitchen Manager who is culinarily trained and an effective leader. You will supervise kitchen staff, manage production, and ensure quality and timely service.

You will control labor costs, train staff, coordinate with Executive Chef, and maintain inventory and relationships with vendors. This role offers competitive compensation and benefits as part of IRHG's commitment to growth and community.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ restaurant management experience.
• Thrives in high-volume, upscale kitchens.
• Strong organizational skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Effective communication and leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards (DHEC/equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Advise in training, preparation, and production of all menu items.
• Establish a consistent schedule while managing labor costs.
• Uphold standards of conduct as part of team leadership.
• Ensure kitchen operations are timely and meet quality standards.
• Control food costs by portion control and minimizing waste.
• Adhere to health regulations for cleanliness and sanitation.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef to design menu items.
• Produce high quality plates with proper presentation.
• Stock and maintain inventory at line stations; ensure smooth service.
• Assist in food prep during off-peak periods as needed.
• Maintain relationships with local vendors and farms.
• Support guest experience through service quality.

Skills

Restaurant management

Leadership

High-volume

Communication

Budgeting

Food safety

Job description

Hospitality Starts Here: Welcome to The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG), where hospitality is more than a job; it's a family, a lifestyle, and an exciting journey. We believe that by taking care of you, you'll best take care of our guests. It's working. In addition to generous benefits and job openings across 30+ locations, we have internal growth opportunities for everyone who wants it. But most of all, we have heart!

Why Us

Founded in 2009 by Steve Palmer, IRHG sets itself apart in the industry by fostering an environment where our people come first. We want to meet you. Come join us in our mission to change the hospitality industry, forever.

THE ROLE

As a Kitchen Manager are culinarily trained yet an effective and influential leader. Responsible for various deliverables on a daily basis but most specifically focused on people, service and experience. While also mitigating waste risk, overseeing purchasing, inventory and team members schedules.

You know that happy food is made by happy chef’s, so you’ll supervise and motivate the kitchen staff, sharing inspiration and ideas with them daily to teach and keep energy high.

What we will ask of you

• To ensure the highest quality is coming out of the kitchen, you’ll advise in training, preparation, and production of all menu items.
• You’ll work with the kitchen staff to establish a consistent schedule, while managing labor costs and anticipating future employment needs.
• Holding the kitchen staff accountable is part of your role; you’ll uphold standards of conduct per handbook expectations.
• Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality and standards.
• Control food costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation; minimizing waste; ensuring high quality of preparation.
• Adhere to all DHEC regulations for cleanliness and sanitation, reporting any accidents.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef to prepare and design menu items.
• Produce high quality plates as it relates to both design and taste, following proper presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Stock and maintain sufficient food product level at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Maintain close relationships with local vendors, farms, etc.
• Ensure that the guest experience is the number one goal at the end of all we do.
• Perform a daily walk-through of inventory to determine daily production.
• Conduct proper ordering procedures to maintain par levels of all kitchen products

Requirements for Success

• 4+ years’ of successful restaurant management experience
• Thrive in high-volume, scratch kitchen, and upscale food focused environments
• Passionate about Internal Hospitality and embrace our core values
• Strong problem resolution skills
• Have exceptional organizational skills and a keen eye for detail
• Effective communication skills and the ability to navigate important conversation

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Competitive base pay and PTO benefits after 90 days.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and more.
• Financial Planning: Access to a 401K plan with a 50% match on your first 6% investment, along with Roth options.
• Home Loan Program: We offer a zero-interest housing loan program to help you achieve your dream of home ownership.
• Employee Discounts: Enjoy discounts at our 15 restaurant concepts and growing boutique hotels division.
• Family Time: Benefit from 4 weeks of PTO for maternity/paternity leave.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.