Kitchen Manager

Houligan; Palm Coast (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Ongoing Online and Hands-on Training

Professional Career Development

Meal Discount Program

Paid Business Expenses

Outstanding Reward Incentives

Job summary

Houligan's in Palm Coast, FL is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the daily kitchen operations, ensuring a positive guest and team member experience. You will oversee hourly staff and handle payroll and scheduling, while contributing to menu innovation and item development.

We value self-motivation, high standards, and a passion for training and developing the team to deliver exceptional hospitality and performance across all shifts.

Qualifications

• Food handler certification preferred.
• Ability to train others on Houligan's operations.
• Drive hospitality and inspire others to do so.
• Lead, coach and drive excellence at every level.
• Understanding of financial aspects of business operations.
• Oversee back-of-house employees.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the daily kitchen operations of Houligan's location.
• Manage the kitchen to ensure a positive guest and team member experience.
• Oversee hourly team members and payroll and scheduling.
• Contribute to menu innovation and item development.
• Uphold standards of excellence and hospitality.
• Lead the team and manage the daily checklist.
• Oversee inventory, quality and safety.
• Manage the facility and culinary excellence.

Skills

Team leadership

Hospitality focus

Coaching

Training others

Financial awareness

Food handler cert

Job description

Job Responsibilities

As a Kitchen Manager you will be responsible for helping to lead and drive the daily operations of your Houligan's location. You will manage the kitchen to ensure a positive guest and team member experience. You will oversee all hourly team members and will be responsible for all administrative and leadership functions to ensure a smooth operation. You will also contribute to menu innovation and item development.

Other responsibilities of the Kitchen Manager role include:

• Upholding our standards of excellence and hospitality
• Leading your team
• Managing all functions on our daily checklist
• Handling payroll and scheduling
• Focusing attention on team development
• Overseeing inventory, quality and safety
• Managing the facility
• Leading and developing Culinary Excellence

Job Requirements

In the Kitchen Manager role, you must be self-motivated, positive, and possess a passion for fostering a great sense of teamwork. We are seeking experienced professionals with a talent for leading and inspiring others. You must exhibit uncommonly high standards and be committed to the training and development of our team members.

Other requirements of the Kitchen Manager role include:

• Food handler certification, strongly preferred
• Ability to learn and train others on all aspects of the Houligan's operations
• Ability to drive hospitality and inspire others to do so
• Must exhibit an aptitude for leading, coaching, and driving excellence at every level
• Understanding of financial aspects of business operations
• Oversee Back of House Employees

Benefits

As a Kitchen Manager, you will enjoy a competitive salary plus performance bonuses and strong career growth opportunities.

Other benefits you will enjoy in the Manager role include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Ongoing Online and Hands-on Training
• Professional Career Development
• Choice of Global Cash Card or Direct Deposit
• Meal Discount Program
• Paid Business Expenses
• Outstanding Reward Incentives

Houligan's has been voted the #1 Sports Bar in Volusia County for 30 straight years! Known for world famous "Wally Wings", plus mouth watering burgers, crisp salads, and sandwich favorites. We also have a full bar and a great happy hour. From a family gathering or a date, playing trivia or watching a sporting event, we are the place to be. We excel at providing a great place to work, have fun and make money for our team members.