Kitchen Manager

Avanti's of Peoria; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Medical insurance

Free meal while working

Job summary

Avanti's of Peoria is seeking a restaurant manager to lead profitability, sanitation, and service execution in a vibrant dining environment.

You will coach staff, coordinate with supervisors for high kitchen standards and guest satisfaction, handle guest concerns, and work with the general manager on sales, traffic, and staffing goals while ensuring premises and equipment are maintained.

Qualifications

• Restaurant management experience required (2+ years).
• Leadership and strong people skills are essential.
• Excellent communication to set daily expectations and coach staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure profitability, sanitation, and execution of the restaurant.
• Engage with staff and supervisors to maintain high kitchen execution and guest satisfaction.
• Handle guest complaints from dining room or carry-out areas.
• Communicate with the general manager about sales, traffic, staffing goals and other issues.
• Monitor building and equipment maintenance and coordinate repairs.

Skills

Restaurant management

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Education

College degree preferred

High school degree sufficient with leadership experience

Job description

Join Our Team at Avanti's!

At Avanti's, we believe in more than just serving meals - we create experiences that leave lasting impressions. Are you someone who thrives in a vibrant, energetic atmosphere? Do you have a passion for delighting guests with exceptional food and service? If so, we want you on our team! Whether you're a seasoned cook, a talented server, or an aspiring host/hostess, there's a place for you here. Join us in shaping the future of dining and making every guest feel like part of our family.

What we offer:

Salary starting at $45,000 - $50,000.

• Benefits include dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, and medical insurance. Avanti's pays 50% of the premium for Dental, vision and medical and 100% of the short and long term disability.
• Flexible Work Schedule although weekend availability is a requirement.
• Career Advancement.
• Free Meal while working.

What you will be doing:

Responsible for the profitability, sanitation, and execution of the Restaurant.

• Engaging with the staff as well as the supervisors to ensure high kitchen execution and guest satisfaction.
• Assisting with any guest complaints from the dining room or carry out areas.
• Communicating with the general manager about sales, traffic, staffing goals and other various issues.
• Monitoring the maintenance of the building and equipment and contacting the maintenance team when repairs are required.
• Among other Duties

Who we are looking for:

• Has at least 2 years of restaurant management experience
• College degree is preferred but not required. High school degree is sufficient if you have leadership experience.
• Extremely friendly, polite and a people person who has attention to detail.
• Great communication skills that will help the staff to understand daily expectations to meet various goals.
• Ability to coach and develop a diverse staff and handle in the moment coaching events in a stressful environment in a professional manner.

Pre-employment Requirement:

• Must consent to a background check.
• Must be able to obtain Servsafe Manager Certificate or equivalent within 30 days of hire.
• Must be able to obtain Basset Certification within 30 days of hire.
• Must be able to obtain Allergen Certificate within 30 days of hire.
• Must have a valid driver's license and insurance.

Physical Requirements:

• An average work week will be 50+ hours.
• Be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Lift, load and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Work with hot and cold food items.

Compensation details: 45000-50000 Yearly Salary