Kitchen Manager

The Stray Dog Bar & Grill; New Buffalo (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bar & grill is seeking a passionate Kitchen Manager to lead the back of house team. Responsibilities include overseeing kitchen operations, training staff, and ensuring high-quality food production. The ideal candidate should have supervisory experience and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits after a probationary period.

Benefits

Health insurance after probationary period

PTO accrual after probationary period

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant kitchen supervisory experience.
• Strong skills in communication, organization, leadership, and teamwork.
• Availability during days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee consistent, high-quality production of menu items.
• Help recruit, train, and monitor performance of BOH team members.
• Ensure adherence to safety policies and company procedures.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Organization

Tools

POS Systems

Job description

Job Type:Full-time, seasonal or year-round

The Stray Dog Bar & Grill is looking for a passionate and experienced Kitchen Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be team-oriented, hardworking, and ready to lead by example under the supervision of our Director of Culinary Operations. Pay is commensurate with experience.

• Oversee consistent, high-quality production of menu items across several kitchen stations according to recipes, preparation methods, and presentation guidelines.
• Reinforce policies and procedures according to The Stray Dog guidelines.
• Implement daily checklists and routines to ensure adherence to safety policies, sanitation and food storage regulations, and company procedures.
• Energize and motivate the BOH team with a positive work environment.
• Help recruit, train, and monitor performance of BOH team members.
• Ensure the continuing education of employees to maintain a high level of skill in the performance of their duties.
• Assist in managing inventory and costs as directed by the Director of Culinary Operations.
• Bridge communication between FOH AND BOH to ensure smooth operations.
• Work on the line or assist wherever needed during service as necessary.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• 2 years of relevant kitchen supervisory experience.
• Availability during days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong skills in communication, organization, leadership, and teamwork.
• Proficient in food and beverage safety and service techniques.
• Ability to supervise employees effectively and ensure positive guest experiences
• Knowledge of or ability to learn POS Systems (Squirrel preferred).
• Ability to stand, move, and walk for multiple hours.
• Competitive base pay commensurate with experience.
• Restaurant closure on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
• Health insurance after probationary period*
• PTO accrual after probationary period*
• *subject to employment type and eligibility requirements.

Authorization, Certification and At-Will Employment Agreement

I certify that I have personally completed this application. I declare that the information provided in this employment application is true and complete and I understand that any false information or significant omissions may disqualify me from further consideration for employment and may be justification for my dismissal from employment if discovered at a later date. I agree to immediately notify this company if I should be convicted of a crime while my job application is pending or during my employment, if hired.

I understand that I shall be required to provide documentation establishing my legal authorization for employment within the first three days of my employment.

I authorize this company to make an investigation of all information contained in this employment application and I release from liability all companies and corporations supplying such information. I understand any false answers, statements, or implications made by me on this application or other required documents shall be considered sufficient cause for denial of employment or discharge.

I specifically authorize and direct my current and former employers to supply employment-related information to this company and do hereby release my current and former employers from liability for providing information to this company.

Upon termination of my employment for whatever reason, I release this company from all liability for supplying any information concerning my employment to any potential employer.

I authorize this company, if applicable, to request a copy of my credit report, motor vehicle driving record, and any other investigative report deemed necessary through various third party sources. As required by law, upon request within a reasonable period of time, I will be notified as to the nature and scope of such investigations.

If applicable, I also agree to submit to any drug test required of me, whether prior to my employment or if employed by this company at any time thereafter.

At-Will Employment Agreement

I understand and agree that nothing contained in this application, or conveyed during any interview is intended to create an employment contract between the company and me. In addition, I understand and agree that if you employ me, in consideration of my employment, my employment and compensation will be at-will, for no definite period of time, and may be terminated at any time, for any reason, or for no reason at all. I understand that only the company’s managing member is authorized to change the employment-at-will status and such a change can only be done in writing. I have read, understand, and agree to the above.

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WORK HISTORY

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WORK HISTORY

Please list your most recent employers.

Business Name

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Direct Supervisor's Name

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If not still employed, what is the specific reason for leaving?

Date employment ended?

At-Will Employment Agreement

I understand and agree that nothing contained in this application, or conveyed during any interview is intended to create an employment contract between the company and me. In addition, I understand and agree that if you employ me, in consideration of my employment, my employment and compensation will be at-will, for no definite period of time, and may be terminated at any time, for any reason, or for no reason at all. I understand that only the company’s managing member is authorized to change the employment-at-will status and such a change can only be done in writing. I have read, understand, and agree to the above.* I have read the Authorization, Certification and At-Will Employment Agreement