Kitchen Manager

famousdavescareers; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Famous Dave's Careers in Rockford, Illinois is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee restaurant kitchen operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with health codes. You will supervise staff, plan and order supplies, manage inventory and costs, and maintain a clean, organized kitchen while meeting schedule demands.

This role requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to train team members, with flexibility to work days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Associate degree in hospitality-related field or equivalent preferred.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• NRA ServSafe Food and Alcohol certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Order materials, supplies, and ingredients based on demand.
• Supervise kitchen employees and organize food orders.
• Oversee the food preparation and cooking process.
• Recruit and train kitchen employees in designated stations.
• Monitor inventory levels and perform weekly inventory assessments.
• Schedule work shifts for employees.
• Store all food products in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and organized.
• Maintain weekly and monthly cost reports.
• Perform all duties as assigned.

Skills

People management

Communication

Listening skills

Detail oriented

Time management

Organizational skills

Teaching others

Adaptability

Team coordination

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in hospitality

Driver's license

NRA ServSafe Food and Alcohol certifications preferred

Tools

NRA ServSafe Food and Alcohol certifications

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for the overall operations for the kitchen area of a restaurant. Their main objective is to ensure the kitchen department runs smoothly and complies with safety regulations.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Order materials, supplies, and ingredients based on demand.


• Supervise kitchen employees and organize food orders.


• Oversee the food preparation and cooking process.


• Recruit and train kitchen employees in designated stations.


• Monitor inventory levels and perform weekly inventory assessments.


• Schedule work shifts for employees.


• Store all food products in compliance with health and safety regulations.


• Ensure the kitchen is clean and organized.


• Maintain weekly and monthly cost reports.


• Perform all duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Education/Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.


• An associate degree in hospitality related field or equivalent is preferred


• A valid drivers licenses is required.


• NRA ServSafe Food and Alcohol certifications preferred

Experience:

• 2 years previous restaurant management experience preferred.

Skills/Competencies:

• Superior people management skills, communication and listening skills required


• Must be self-motivated and detail oriented


• Have a passion for the brand and for teaching others


• Ability to quickly grasp and retain new ideas and concepts and incorporate them into daily work activities is required


• Ability to effectively communicate with others (e.g., with Team Members, Guests, Vendors, etc.) required


• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills required


• Superior listening skills required


• Must be flexible and adaptable to change


• Required to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends and holidays


• Working knowledge of labor laws, health codes, safe food handling and sanitation, alcohol safety, safety and security systems and procedures, and computer operations preferred


• Flexibility to work a minimum of 50 hours per week, with the possibility of additional hours or adjustments based on company and business needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

When performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to move throughout the workplace; sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance, stoop, kneel and verbally communicate. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.