Kitchen Manager

Workstream; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

1947 Eatery and Taphouse is seeking a kitchen supervisor to oversee all kitchen functions, including food purchasing, preparation, quality standards, sanitation, and staff training. You will interview, hire and evaluate kitchen personnel, and ensure compliance with cost controls and company policies.

Requirements include 3+ years in varied kitchen roles, at least 6 months in a similar capacity, clear communication, and a Food Safety Certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in varied kitchen positions.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.
• Must communicate clearly with managers, kitchen staff and guests.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods (up to 12 hours).

Responsibilities

• Direct all kitchen functions including food purchasing, preparation and quality maintenance.
• Train kitchen staff in cooking methods, portion control and sanitation.
• Schedule and oversee labor to meet business needs and cost targets.
• Ensure recipe adherence and maintain kitchen cleanliness and safety standards.
• Prepare paperwork, reports and daily schedules in a timely manner.

Skills

Communication

Food Safety

Team Collaboration

Job description

Directly responsible for all kitchen functions including food purchasing, preparation and maintenance of quality standards; sanitation and cleanliness; training of employees in methods of cooking, preparation, plate presentation, portion and cost control and sanitation and cleanliness.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the 1947 Eatery and Taphouse recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards.
• Make employment and termination decisions including interviewing, hiring, evaluating and disciplining kitchen personnel as appropriate.
• Provide orientation of company and department rules, policies and procedures and oversee training of new kitchen employees.
• Fill in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.
• Prepare all required paperwork, including forms, reports and schedules in an organized and timely manner.
• Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurant's preventative maintenance programs.
• Work with restaurant managers to plan and price 'daily specials'. Establish portion sizes and prepare standard recipe cards for all 'daily special' items.
• Ensure that all products are ordered according to predetermined product specifications and received in correct unit count and condition and deliveries are performed in accordance with the 1947 Eatery and Taphouse receiving policies and procedures.
• Control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes and waste control procedures.
• Oversee and ensure that 1947 Eatery and Taphouse policies on employee performance appraisals are followed and completed on a timely basis.
• Schedule labor as required by anticipated business activity while ensuring that all positions are staffed when and as needed and labor cost objectives are met.
• Be knowledgeable of 1947 Eatery and Taphouse policies regarding personnel and administer prompt, fair and consistent corrective action for any and all violations of company policies, rules and procedures.
• Oversee the training of kitchen personnel in safe operation of all kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Responsible for training kitchen personnel in cleanliness and sanitation practices.
• Responsible for maintaining appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, other equipment and food storage areas.
• Check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points.
• Provide safety training in first aid, CPR, lifting and carrying objects and handling hazardous materials.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook and expediter.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel and guests.
• Be Food Safety Certified in accordance to all Local and State requirements.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 12 hours).

4344 E Towne Blvd, Madison, WI 53704, USA