Kitchen Manager

Doghaus; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Kitchen Manager to lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment. This role involves managing kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, and mentoring staff while maintaining a positive and energetic atmosphere. The ideal candidate will thrive on teamwork and possess strong communication skills. Join a company that values fun and hard work, and be part of a mission to provide high-quality, sustainable food options. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Experience in managing kitchen staff and ensuring food quality.
• Strong communication skills and ability to mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen staff and ensure high food quality and safety standards.
• Lead the team during busy hours and improve kitchen processes.

Skills

Management experience

Good communicator

Kitchen safety and sanitation

Inventory & ordering

Ability to multitask

Positive attitude

Mentoring

Tools

Fryers

Griddles

Char-broilers

Job description

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• If you are looking for an opportunity to grow, buckle up, and let's chat!
• DAYS/HOURS AVAILABLE: Monday - Sunday | 5 days (per week) | 50 hours (per week)
• We support work-life balance and encourage days off.
• Who: We are a fun team that likes to work hard, delight our guests, and laugh while doing it.
• If you think you fit the bill, keep reading.
• Managing and working with the line cooks and prep cooks to ensure that our food quality and safety is top notch.
• Responsible for opening or closing the restaurant.
• Staying calm and collected during very busy hours while leading the team in the cooking line.
• Effectively managing breaks for the cooks and prep staff.
• Taking initiative to help improve kitchen processes, organization, and cleanliness.
• Coaching and mentoring junior cooks and prep staff.
• Conducting station certifications and managing our promotional ladder.
• Attending weekly management meetings focused on improving food and service quality.
• Other duties will be assigned as needed.
• Skills/Characteristics: Being Awesome!
• High energy and positive attitude
• Good communicator, able to communicate feedback in a constructive and respectful manner
• Enjoys mentoring and is a team player
• Inventory & ordering
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of COGS (Cost of Goods Sold)
• Kitchen safety and sanitation experience
• Experience using fryers, griddles, char-broilers, and general restaurant kitchen equipment
• We provide on the job training as well as continuous coaching.
• While relevant experience is important, we are more concerned with finding team members with positive, happy, inquisitive, and fun attitudes who genuinely enjoy being around people and working hard.
• If you think you fit the bill, please submit a resume with your relevant work experience.
• If you don't have relevant work experience, but think that you are a good fit, submit a short paragraph explaining why.
• We look forward to hearing from you : )
• Job Type: Full-time

Requirements

• Management experience
• Managing staff
• Placing food orders
• Staff schedules (hot schedules)
• Employee morale

Company Information

www.doghaus.com

Dog Haus is a craft casual hot dog concept known for its gourmet hot dogs, sausages, burgers and one Bad Mutha Clucka. Dog Haus has garnered critical acclaim for its signature all beef dogs and hand-crafted sausages with no added nitrates, 100% Black Angus beef burgers, and a fried chicken sandwich - all of which are made with hormone- and antibiotic-free meat and served on grilled King's Hawaiian rolls. With the brand's mission to sustainably feed everyone who walks through their doors, Dog Haus also offers plant-based burger and sausage proteins. To chase it down, guests can select craft beers from a tap list emphasizing local favorites and finish their meals on a sweet note with premium shakes.

As a brand who gives back, Dog Haus established an ongoing partnership with No Kid Hungry to help end childhood hunger. Dog Haus currently has 30+ locations nationwide, and 20+ in development, with plans to double in size in 2020.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Food and Beverage Services