Kitchen Manager

Okoboji Winter Project Inc; Okoboji (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Okoboji Store Bar and Kitchen in Okoboji, IA is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to supervise back-of-house staff, ensure food safety, and lead line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers during service.

You will manage menu development, inventory, and daily operations for a 400-seat lakefront restaurant and entertainment venue, delivering high-quality dishes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Culinary Arts or equivalent experience.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a demanding environment.
• Experience in experimenting and creating new, high quality culinary dishes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of the kitchen
• Coach, train, and oversee kitchen team
• Ensure quality and consistency of dishes
• Menu development and planning special event menus
• Manage and maintain product inventory
• Work as a member of the management team to direct the overall smooth operations of a 400 seated lakefront restaurant and entertainment venue

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Job description

Company Background

The Okoboji Store Bar and Kitchen provides a fast-paced, energetic work environment located right on East and West Lake Okoboji. We can give you the opportunity to work at the busiest summer tourist location in Iowa! We are looking for employees who are outgoing, possess strong work ethic, and who can provide professional, top-notch service.

Position Summary

The Kitchen Manager at The Okoboji Store is in charge of coordinating and supervising the kitchen staff according to food safety standards. The Kitchen Manager will lead back-of-house staff includingLine Cooks, Prep Cooks and Dishwashers before, during and after meal service.

Responsibilities

The following responsibilities will be expected for this position:

• Oversee operations of the kitchen


• Coach, train, and oversee kitchen team


• Ensure quality and consistency of dishes


• Menu development and planning special event menus


• Manage and maintain product inventory


• Work as a member of the management team to direct the overall smooth operations of a 400 seated lakefront restaurant and entertainment venue

Requirements

Applicants must possess the following qualifications:

• Culinary Arts or equivalent experience


• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills


• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a demanding environment


• Experience in experimenting and creating new, high quality culinary dishes

We offer a competitive compensation package with benefits as well as an amazing work environment.