Kitchen Manager

Jim 'N Nick's Community Bar-B-Q; Prattville (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee kitchen operations and ensure high standards of food quality and service. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and experience in high-volume restaurant management. Responsibilities include managing staff, maintaining inventory, and ensuring guest satisfaction. Join a dynamic team dedicated to providing excellent dining experiences.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of high-volume restaurant management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing all dining room and kitchen systems and operations.
• Providing direction, coaching, training, and development for team members.
• Managing inventory procedures and coaching assistant managers.

Skills

Leadership

Guest Service

Motivation

Education

High school diploma

Some college

Job description

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We are seeking experienced Kitchen Managers / Executive Chefs to lead our team.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing all dining room and kitchen systems and operations, ensuring effective shifts across the restaurant.
• Providing direction, coaching, training, and development for assistant managers and team members, focusing on food quality, service standards, safety, sanitation, and company policies.
• Maintaining consistency in system execution, standards, and cost controls.
• Establishing and communicating goals regularly with the General Manager and Local Owner.
• Effective communication with guests, team members, management, vendors, and owners.
• Ensuring cleanliness and supply levels of the facilities.
• Overseeing BOH schedules, staffing, labor goals, and guest satisfaction.
• Managing inventory procedures and coaching assistant managers on weekly inventory tasks.
• Managing BOH budgets, including forecasting.
• Participating in hiring processes to maintain staffing levels.
• Ensuring all food and service standards are met, providing guests with excellent experiences.
• Following safety procedures and standards when operating equipment.
• Handling multiple priorities, working under stress, and exercising good judgment.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED; some college preferred.
• 3-5 years of high-volume restaurant management experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, motivation, and guest service skills.
• Ability to meet financial goals, including sales growth, guest counts, staffing, and cost management.

Physical and Additional Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for extended periods, and perform duties requiring bending, reaching, and climbing.
• Exposure to heat and handling food items.

The listed duties are not exhaustive; other responsibilities may be assigned as needed.