Kitchen Manager

inspiredconcepts; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Family Medical Leave

Meal Discounts

Opportunity for Advancement

Job summary

Boston Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar in Midland, MI is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations under the General Manager, including purchasing, staffing, training, and adherence to food safety standards.

The role emphasizes labor and food cost control, menu integrity, and staff development. You will collaborate with the GM to maintain standards, train new hires, and implement promotions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not required.
• Prior hotel or restaurant management or similar discipline.
• Minimum 1 year progressive experience in restaurant management.
• Proven leadership with ability to inspire teams.
• Hands-on management style with involvement in daily operations.
• Strong project management, multitasking and deadline adherence.
• Effective communication and reporting skills.
• Flexible to work irregular hours including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and staffing under the General Manager.
• Ensure products meet specs, are correctly invoiced, dated, rotated and stored.
• Maintain high quality product presentation and proper food handling.
• Control food and labor costs and kitchen expenses.
• Hire, train and develop supervisors and staff; schedule coverage.
• Coordinate in-store training, orientations, paperwork and expectations.
• Communicate menu changes and promotions to the team; implement.
• Procure approved products and supplies; ensure quality and handling.
• Maintain standard recipes and plating procedures for consistency.
• Uphold health and safety standards and cleanliness; prevent cross-contamination.
• Identify industry trends and share insights with the Franchisee.
• Seek ways to increase sales via promotions and community involvement.
• Plan and train teams for national/local promotions.

Skills

Restaurant management

Team leadership

Scheduling

Food safety

Budget control

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS system

Job description

Boston’s is a full service restaurant specializing in scratch made pizzas, craft cocktails, and local beers.

• We have a family-friendly restaurant and a lively sports bar, plus a patio!
• Boston’s is the place for every occasion with our approachable atmosphere, craveable menu and fun & seamless service.
• We have a fun, friendly atmosphere and an enthusiastic crew. We are passionate about providing Guests with the best experience possible.
• We take food seriously yet have fun preparing and serving it. Our company has a bright and exciting future, we are committed to your growth and development as part of the Team.

Job Summary

• The Kitchen Manager is responsible for the day to day operations of Boston Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar's kitchen, under the direction of the General Manager. This includes conducting the affairs of business in regards to the kitchen, the purchasing, receiving and preparation of all food items, according to company policies and practices, the staffing and scheduling of the kitchen team, and the on-going training, supervision and development team members.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all products received meet Boston’s specification, invoiced correctly in respect to quantity, quality and ensures that all products are properly dated, rotated and stored.
• Ensure that all products or menu items are prepared in accordance with Boston’s standards ensuring a high quality product presentation at all times.
• Maintain control over food and labor costs and other kitchen related operating expenses.
• Hire, train and develop supervisors and employees to ensure a complete understanding of all needs within the restaurant. (Guest experience, building the brand, and profitability).
• Accurately develop employee schedules to ensure appropriate coverage based on projected / actual sales volume.
• Work with the General Manager to ensure the in-store training team has all needed supplies to properly train new employees. Employee orientations are complete with the appropriate paperwork, training schedules and job expectations are set.
• All approved changes to the menu or promotions are communicated to the team and effectively implemented.
• Purchase approved products and supplies in the amounts needed to support the level of business expected. Ensure the quality, quantity and handling of all products is in accordance with BPR expectations.
• Ensure the standard recipes and methods are used at all times to ensure consistency and efficiency for all menu items. Proper assembly and plating procedures must be adhered to.
• The health and safety of our Guests is a priority. Cleanliness of the inside and outside of the restaurant must be adhered to in accordance with Boston’s and local health department expectations.
• Proper practices must be in place to ensure food safety. Controlling time and temperature throughout the flow of food, practicing good personal hygiene and preventing cross-contamination.
• Understand what the industry trends are, passing along anything learned to the Franchisee that may better the brand.
• Pursue methods to increase sales through the use of promotions, local advertising, and increased average sales per guest and community involvement.
• National and local promotions are well planned and employees are properly trained to effectively promote to the Guest.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not required.
• Prefer prior hotel or restaurant management or similar discipline. Will accept a combination of relevant work experience, courses and certifications.
• Preferred minimum 1 year progressive experience in a restaurant management role.
• Proven leader within a restaurant environment with the ability to inspire others to work toward a common goal and reach their potential.
• Hands-on management style that emphasizes direct involvement in day-to-day operations.
• Excellent project management skills from conception to evaluation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and to deadline.
• Ability to formulate flexible strategies and actions plans to achieve results.
• Ability to function independently and intuitively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills with the ability to prepare and deliver clear, concise reports and presentations.
• Team player with a can-do attitude.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Effective interpersonal, influencing, coaching and conflict-resolution skills.
• Demonstrated creativity and sound business judgement.
• Advanced computer skills that include proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and a POS system a plus.
• Ability to manage confidential information and maintain its integrity imperative.
• Ability to work irregular hours including nights, weekends and holidays.

Benefits/Perks

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Family Medical Leave
• Meal Discounts
• Opportunity for Advancement