Kitchen Manager

Carrabba's Italian Grill; Southgate (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

401k

Job summary

Carrabba's Italian Grill in Michigan is seeking a Restaurant Kitchen Manager to run the daily back-of-house operations, ensure quality and consistency, and lead kitchen staff.

Responsibilities include hiring and training, food safety, recipe adherence, inventory, and coordinating with front-of-house; must have at least 3 years of restaurant management; availability to work a flexible schedule; 21+ years of age required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of restaurant management experience.
• Experience in Full-Service Casual Dining preferred.
• Ability to lead back-of-house teams and training.

Responsibilities

• Direct the prep staff and ensure food quality and consistency.
• Assist in hiring and training of back-of-house employees.
• Implement safety protocols for staff and guests.
• Prepare kitchen areas daily to boost productivity and reduce waste.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Oversee line checks, recipe adherence, and cook times.
• Manage staffing levels and shift assignments.
• Monitor inventory and place orders as needed.

Skills

Restaurant management

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Staff training

Job description

Text \"Pasta\" to 30437 to apply now!By texting Pasta to 30437 you will opt-in to receive hiring messages and account related messages from Carrabba’s Italian Grill. Text HELP for help or [e-mail]. Msg&data rates may apply. Msg freq varies. Text STOP to cancel. For terms, visit paradox.ai/legal/terms-of-use. Privacy policy can be found at paradox.ai/privacy-policy.At Carrabba’s Italian Grill, we value having fun and creating memories that last a lifetime. Our atmosphere and hospitality for our guests are old-world Italian with a new world feel. We provide our team members with a place to gain valuable experience, career growth and a sense of pride. Our goal is to allow your passion for food, family, and hospitality to create memorable experiences for all our guests.As a Restaurant Kitchen Manager, you will be responsible for the daily operations of all back-of-the-house functions for your assigned restaurant and for providing nothing but the finest food for our customers. This will include leadership of all kitchen employees as well as ensuring that all recipes, food preparations and presentations meet Carrabba's specifications and commitment to quality.JOB RESPONSIBILITIESYour specific duties as a Restaurant Kitchen Manager will include:Directing and checking the progress of the prep staff and checking for food quality and consistencyAssisting in the hiring and training of back-of-the-house employeesImplementing effective security protocols to always ensure the ongoing safety of both our employees and guests.Preparing kitchen equipment and production areas daily to boost productivity and reduce wasteCompliance with operational, safety and sanitation standards, company policies, federal/state/local laws, and ordinances; all health inspections meet required state standards.Ensuring that operational basics and standards are adhered to including line checks, testing, training, recipe adherence, window management, cook times, etc.Verifying that all menu items are made according to recipe and presented to Carrabba’s specificationsManaging staffing levels and shift assignmentsKeeping kitchen, dish, and storage areas clean and organizedChecking and balancing product inventory from previous day of business as well as placing food and supply ordersSetting excellent customer service and work examplesJOB REQUIREMENTSAs a Restaurant Kitchen Manager, you must be dependable, self-reliant, and passionate about great food and exceptional customer service. It is vital that you combine strong organizational and prioritization skills with professional dedication and a team-oriented attitude.Specific qualifications include:Minimum 3 years of restaurant management experience, (Culinary or Kitchen management preferred)Preferred experience in leading within a Full-Service Casual Dining or Casual Plus environmentPrevious exposure to a scratch kitchen, a plusAvailability to work a flexible scheduleMinimum 21 years of age with legal authorization to work in the United StatesAbility to relocate, a plusBilingual, a plusBloomin Brands offers benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401k. Further details around eligibility and additional benefit offerings can be found at https://bloominbrandsbenefits.com/Compensation Range: Varies by Location - with potential for bonus based on eligibility and other business factorsWe value diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing all individuals employment consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.Application Instructions:Join for the Fun, Stay for the Career! If you are looking for a great place to work, have fun, and make money, click the link below to apply! A new window will open where you can complete your application with the help of our virtual assistant Tony. We look forward to hearing from you!