Kitchen Manager

Category 10; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Category 10 in the United States is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead menu execution, manage back-of-house staff, and align operations with culinary leadership across restaurant, bar, banquet functions and other outlets of a multi-experiential live music venue.

You will work with Executive Chef to balance speed, quality, and service while driving budgets, inventories, and safety standards to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen teams in a multi-outlet venue.
• Ability to manage budgets, inventory, and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on food production and presentation to meet high guest-experience standards.
• Uphold menus and standard recipes defined by culinary leadership and SOPs.
• Prepare items for catering and banquet events.
• Manage kitchen staff, delegate tasks, and maintain accountability.

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

As a Kitchen Manager in our iconic venues, you'll lead the execution of menu recipes as defined by company standards and culinary leadership for the restaurant, bar, banquet functions and other outletsassociated with a multi-experiential live music venue, bar and restaurant. Working closely with theExecutive Chef, you'll manage back-of-house staff and logistics related to the production and executionof menu items, and execute business strategies across operations, budgeting, sales, and culinaryexcellence. As the ideal candidate, you'll leverage your culinary expertise, business acumen, and commitment to teamwork to lead a team to balance speed, quality, and service to deliver exceptionalguest experiences. Reports to Executive Chef.

• Work hands-on to manage food production and presentation while leading culinary team to achieve exceptional standards and exceed guest experience expectations.
• Uphold menus, standard recipes, and presentations as defined by culinary leadership and company SOPs.
• Prepare items from catering menus for catering and banquet events and special artist-related requests.
• Manage kitchen staff, delegate responsibilities, set deadlines, and maintain accountability. Foster a strong, cohesive team environment where individuals are rewarded and recognized for outstanding performance.
• Provide training on proper storage, preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation. Train culinary team on the maintenance, cleaning, and operation of all kitchen and service equipment, ensuring the highest levels of safety and sanitation.
• Support the implementation and execution of policies, operating procedures and training programs, directives, menus, work schedules, rules, and regulations for the staff.
• Responsible for attaining budgeted cost of goods, controllable expenses, and culinary labor costs to meet and/or exceed financial goals/objectives of the venue.
• Maintain proper purchasing and inventory levels of all food, beverage and non-food and beverage products based on fiscal business projections. Ensure systems are in place for all inventories/controls.
• Verify, approve, and submit invoices to Accounting promptly and within deadlines. Maintain procedural documentation to meet all internal accounting, audit and financial controls.
• Actively participate in meetings and trainings focusing on operational opportunities to contribute to the venue's success.
• Ensure understanding of and compliance with all federal, state, county and municipal regulations that pertain to health, safety and labor requirements of the restaurant, employees and guests.
• Communicate and uphold all corporate standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures in accordance with local, state and federal laws and regulations. Maintain personal integrity by abiding by and supporting the values and principles of the company. Follow and support brand SOPs. Participate and respond to the annual company audits.
• Take the lead in absence of Executive Chef and venue leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Company Description

Inspired by his chart-topping debut, “Hurricane,” Category 10 is more than a tribute to Luke Combs. Cat 10 gives fans a deeper, more authentic artist connection. Each floor of this music venue, bar, and restaurant offers a genuine experience co-created by Luke himself as a tribute to his fans.

Company Description

Inspired by his chart-topping debut, “Hurricane,” Category 10 is more than a tribute to Luke Combs. Cat 10 gives fans a deeper, more authentic artist connection. Each floor of this music venue, bar, and restaurant offers a genuine experience co-created by Luke himself as a tribute to his fans.