Kitchen Manager

BentoBox CMS, Inc.; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Employee discount

Job summary

A local brewery in Superior, CO is looking for a skilled Kitchen Manager to oversee all Back of House operations. The successful candidate will manage staff, ensure food quality, and uphold safety standards. Responsibilities include scheduling, food cost management, and fostering teamwork within the kitchen. Ideal applicants will have 3+ years of kitchen management experience and possess a Manager ServSafe Certification. This role offers a salary range of $52,000 to $62,500 with benefits including paid time off and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in kitchen management.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate kitchen staff.
• Strong time management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage food costs and place orders.
• Conduct interviews and hire BOH Team Members.
• Create and maintain BOH staff schedules.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Direct productivity in the kitchen.

Skills

Proven experience as a Kitchen Manager

Understanding of various cooking methods

Excellent record of kitchen and staff management

Accurate handling of emergency situations

Familiar with industry’s best practices

Strong leadership and motivational skills

Education

Manager ServSafe Certification

Tools

MS Office

Restaurant management software

POS systems

Job description

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Kitchen Manager

Bambei Brewing Co LLC
Superior, CO
Full-time

As a Kitchen Manager, you will be responsible for all Back of the House (BOH) operations, including maintaining a safe and impressively clean kitchen, and instilling a culture of quality food and great customer service. This individual is results-oriented and is self-motivated, with a passion for developing others and building a productive but fun place to work.

The Kitchen Manager will deliver a high-quality menu and motivate our staff to exceed our guests expectations. Responsible for all back of house operations, you will ensure efficient operations, while maintaining high production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards. In this position you will be expected to lead by example and uplift our staff during busy moments.

Responsibilities

• Managing food costs, placing orders, updating pricing, and completing inventories

• Selecting, interviewing, and hiring all BOH Team Members to ensure proper staffing levels are met

• Creating the BOH Team Member schedules to hit labor targets that properly support sales projections

• Verifying that BOH Team Members follow all recipes, properly weigh prepped items, record production numbers for items, and portion servings correctly

• Help in the preparation and design of food menus

• Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality standards

• Manage and train kitchen staff, establish working schedule and assess staff’s performance

• Order supplies to stock inventory appropriately

• Comply with and enforce health and sanitation regulations and safety standards

• Supervising and overseeing the production and preparation of food in a manner consistent with established recipes and procedures

• In conjunction with all Management, enforcing compliance with all employment policies and overseeing cleanliness of restaurant and safety of guests at all times

• Directing productivity to monitor and maintain efficient and effective food item ticket times

• Managing performance of Back of House employees, including conducting performance evaluations, coaching, and discipline

• Conducting formal line Taste & Temp checks as part of overall responsibility for inventory and safety in the kitchen

• Overseeing the proper handling, maintenance, and storage of all items

• Understanding, managing, and practicing safe food handling procedures

• Managing food costs, tracking waste, and controlling kitchen labor costs

• Directing work for kitchen employees, including setting hours and weekly schedules and assigning tasks before, during and after open hours of the restaurant

• Training Back of House staff on equipment maintenance and cleaning procedures

• Reviewing applications, interviewing, and hiring or making recommendation to hire Back of House employees

• Creating a safe, fun, and clean work environment for the staff in a manner consistent with our core values and operational goals

• Coordinate daily Back of House restaurant operations

• Ensure the kitchen operates in a timely manner to meet our quality standards

• Regularly review product quality, estimate food requirements, place orders, and manage food/labor costs

• Maintain the restaurant’s revenue, profitability, and quality goals

• Respond efficiently and accurately to guest concerns

• Develop, train staff, and execute all menus for the restaurant

• Perform administrative duties

• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and guests

Skills

• Proven experience as a Kitchen Manager, Kitchen Supervisor, Sous Chef or Chef

• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures

• Excellent record of kitchen and staff management

• Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions

• Familiar with industry’s best practices

• Proven working experience as an Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, Lead Line Cook or similar role in a fast-paced, high volume and full-service environment

• Ability to identify and resolve problems efficiently

• Strong leadership, motivational and people skills

• Capable of delegating multiple tasks

• Passionate about the industry and able to keep up with cooking trends and best practices

• Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)

• 3+ years of kitchen management experience

• Required Manager ServSafe Certification

• Ability to work a varying schedule including Kitchen Management shifts, Floor Management shifts, nights/weekends/holidays

• High-level understanding of training and development concepts

• Ability to foster teamwork

• Leadership skills

• Oral and written communication skills

• Excellent with time management

• Bilingual a plus

• Must be able to use to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects up to 40 pounds

• Must be able to stand for several hours and walk for long periods of time

• Must be able to bend, stretch, twist, or reach for objects on shelves at various height levels

Benefits

• Paid Time off

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 - $62,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Employee discount

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8-10 hour shift

• Day shift

• Evening shift

• Holidays

• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.