Kitchen Manager

Workstream; Leeward Landing (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Rigsby’s Smoked Burgers Wings and Grill Restaurant in Update South Carolina seeks a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily back-of-house operations, lead kitchen staff, and ensure all recipes and presentations meet quality standards.

The role requires strong organizational skills, reliability, and a passion for good food and exceptional customer service, with a flexible schedule and a leadership mindset.

Qualifications

• 3 years of culinary management experience.
• Solid knowledge of food and measurements.
• Flexible schedule availability.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Minimum age 21.
• Food safety and sanitation certification preferred.
• Willingness to relocate within the assigned region.

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
• Checking all kitchen equipment and setting it up for daily use
• Enforcing safety and sanitary practices, maintenance and regulatory compliance for the kitchen area
• Ensuring that operational basics and standards are adhered to with total commitment and passion: includes line checks, testing, training, recipe adherence, window management, cook times, etc.
• Ensuring that all menu items are made according to recipe and presented in the Rigsby’s manner
• Supervising the set-up and food production areas within the kitchen to maximize productivity and minimize waste
• 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

Skills

Culinary Management

Team Building

Collaboration

Time Management

Leadership

Food Safety

Sanitation

Relocation

Self-Starter

Growth Mindset

Job description

As a Rigsby's Smoked Burgers Wings and Grill Restaurant Kitchen Manager, you will be responsible for the daily operations of all back-of-the-house functions for your assigned restaurant and for providing nothing but the finest food for our customers. This will include leadership of all kitchen employees as well as ensuring that all recipes, food preparations

and presentations meet Rigsby’s specifications and commitment to quality. As a Restaurant Kitchen Manager, you must be dependable, self-reliant and passionate about good food

and exceptional customer service. It is vital that you combine strong organizational and prioritization skills with professional dedication and a team-oriented attitude.

POSITION DETAILS

• 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
• Checking all kitchen equipment and setting it up for daily use
• Enforcing safety and sanitary practices, maintenance and regulatory compliance for the kitchen area
• Ensuring that operational basics and standards are adhered to with total commitment and passion: includes line checks, testing, training, recipe adherence, window management, cook times, etc.
• Ensuring that all menu items are made according to recipe and presented in the Rigsby’s manner
• Supervising the set-up and food production areas within the kitchen to maximize productivity and minimize waste
• 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

MINIMUM PREFERED REQUIREMENTS

• 3 Years of previous Culinary Management (Kitchen Management) experience
• Team Building/Collaboration/Time Management
• Solid knowledge of food and food measurements
• Strong/Stable work history
• Availability to work a flexible schedule
• Legal authorization to work in the United States
• Minimum 21 years of age
• Certification in food safety and sanitation preferred
• Willingness to relocate within the assigned region, preferred
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Rigsby’s is a great place to grow your career – or start one! We’re enjoying rapid expansion in Update South Carolina. If you’re looking for part-time or full-time work in Greenville or Spartanburg, be sure to check out our current opportunities.

Company Overview

Founded in 2018 with a vision to create the Best Built Burger. Period! Rigsby’s Smoked Burgers, Wings & Grill was a dream of founder and restaurateur Jeff Rigsby. Jeff’s passion for people and his love of food is why Rigsby’s was created. Here, you’ll find a fun-filled atmosphere where great food and great company come together to create an exceptional dining experience.