KITCHEN MANAGER

Jim 'N Nick's; Prattville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Kitchen Manager who is responsible for overseeing the kitchen operations, including managing staff, ensuring food quality, and maintaining guest satisfaction. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership skills, a focus on guest service, and prior experience in high-volume restaurant management.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of high-volume full-service restaurant management experience preferred.
• Exceptional leadership and motivational skills required.
• Ability to attract, train, develop, and retain top team members.

Responsibilities

• Manages department inventory procedures and coaches assistant managers.
• Ensures food quality and service standards are met each shift.
• Oversees BOH schedules, staffing levels, and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Guest Service

Training and Development

Cost Management

Education

High school diploma or GED; some college preferred

Job description

Kitchen Manager / Executive Chefs Needed!

TOTAL COMP EXCEEDS $75K!

Kitchen Manager Essential Functions :

• Knowledge of all dining room and kitchen systems and operations. Must demonstrate the ability to run effective shifts in all aspects of the restaurant.
• Provides direction, coaching, training, and development for assistant managers and all team members, including food quality, service standards, safety, sanitation, and company policies and procedures.
• Ensures consistent execution of all systems, standards, and cost controls.
• Responsible for establishing and communicating goals to the General Manager and Local Owner regularly.
• Communicates effectively with guests, team members, management, local owner, Station 5 team, and vendors.
• Maintains cleanliness of exterior and interior facilities and ensures sufficient supplies for team members.
• Oversees BOH schedules, staffing levels, labor goals, and guest satisfaction.
• Manages department inventory procedures and coaches assistant managers in weekly inventory processes.
• Manages BOH budgets, including forecasting.
• Participates in hiring to maintain appropriate staffing levels.
• Ensures all food and service standards are met each shift to provide a great guest experience.
• Follows safety procedures when operating equipment.
• Handles multiple priorities, works under stress, and exercises good judgment.

Kitchen Manager Experience and Educational Requirements :

• High school diploma or GED; some college preferred.
• Three to five years of high-volume full-service restaurant management experience preferred.
• Exceptional leadership and motivational skills required.
• Ability to attract, train, develop, and retain top team members.
• Strong guest service focus with the ability to deliver an exceptional dining experience.
• Ability to define, measure, and achieve financial goals, including sales growth, guest counts, staffing, guest service, and cost management.

Physical and Additional Requirements :

Performs duties involving bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), reaching, and turning. Able to stand for extended periods, up to 8 hours or more. Work in a restaurant environment, lift at least 50 pounds, operate kitchen and office equipment, climb ladders, and work with heat exposure. Dexterity for handling food and dishes is required.

The listed functions and requirements are not exhaustive. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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