Kitchen Manager

Via 313; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Via 313 is seeking a Kitchen Manager in Round Rock, TX to lead the back‑of‑house operations and ensure strict adherence to recipes, safety standards, and quality standards.

You will manage inventory, schedule shifts, train cooks, and monitor food prep procedures, labor costs, and waste. This role requires detail orientation, strong communication, and a collaborative approach to maintain consistent, high‑quality service.

Qualifications

• Extraordinary attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Collaborative, growth mindset and partnership-oriented.
• Excellent problem solving and conflict management abilities.
• Ability to multitask and complete tasks in a timely, accurate manner.
• Willingness to attend training and obtain certifications as needed.
• Regular and predictive attendance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure kitchen staff follows all policies including food preparation guidelines.
• Order supplies and monitor inventory levels for each shift.
• Schedule shifts to ensure everything runs smoothly.
• Lead back-of-house meetings and schedule manager/trainer meetings as needed.
• Train cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking and presentation to Via 313 standards.
• Monitor training progress and discuss staff development with trainers.
• Lead quality control and food safety procedures and ensure temperature logs are maintained.
• Oversee product orders and receipts; manage food cost and wastage control.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Collaborative mindset

Problem solving

Multitasking

Willingness to train/certify

Regular attendance

Job description

Base salary of $60K - $65K. Potential yearly Bonus: $6,500 ($500 per period) cash, plus $6,500 deferred

JobQualifications

• Valid Food Manager's Certificate
• A minimum of 3 years of full-servicekitchen experience in a similar role
• In-depth knowledge of kitchenhealth and safety regulations

A Day In The Life

You'll ensure thekitchen staff follows all our policies, including food preparation guidelines.You'll order supplies and monitor inventory levels to ensure we're always fullystocked on what's needed for each shift. And you will schedule shifts so thateverything runs smoothly!The Kitchen Manager oversees daily operations byordering stock and monitoring inventory levels while watching food preparationprocedures & standard recipes and waste control.

• Creates weekly cook and doughschedules to accommodate business flow needs
• Create schedules and track labor
• Follows the Via 313 recipe bookwith exactness and precision
• Leads weekly back-of-housemeetings and schedules shift manager & trainer meetings as needed
• Works closely with and trainscooks and other workers in the preparation, cooking, and presentation ofthe food to Via 313 standards
• Monitors training processes andmeets regularly with trainers to discuss staff member progress and goals
• Leader in quality control, foodsafety procedures, and restaurant food safety guidelines
• Checks and maintains proper foodholding and refrigeration temperature control points. Monitors andenforces the use of temperature log
• Supervises and coordinatesactivities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation
• Maintains back-of-housefacilities and equipment to uphold the safety and cleanliness standards ofthe brand. Communicates with the General Manager when these standardscannot be met for any reason.
• Oversees all product orders andproducts received
• Controls food cost and usage byfollowing proper requisition of products from storage areas, productstorage procedures, standard recipes, and waste control procedures
• Performs other duties as requiredby upper management
  

Job Requirements:

• Extraordinary attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and writtencommunication
• Collaborative, growth mindset andpartnership-oriented
• Excellent problem solving andconflict management abilities
• Ability to multitask and completetasks in a timely, accurate manner
• Willingness to attend trainingand obtain certifications as needed
• Regular and predictiveattendance

Who We Are

No one would have peggedthe two brothers from a hard-working, blue-collar area of Detroit forrestaurant owners, but that's exactly what they are. The pizza at Via 313 isinspired by traditional Detroit-Style pies (Cloverleaf, Buddy's, Loui's,Niki's) and the best traditional pizzas in the region.

We are committed tocreating a rare culture that allows for creative thinking, learning, and growthopportunities.

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We run background checks on all new hires in this position.