Kitchen Manager

Steelheadbarandgrille; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Personal Time Off (PTO)

Bonus potential

Free employee shift meals

Friends & Family Meal Discounts

Job summary

Steelhead Bar & Grille in Spokane is seeking a skilled kitchen manager to lead our culinary team. The ideal candidate will ensure exceptional dining experiences, manage inventory, and control food costs while coaching and supporting staff.

The candidate must have a minimum of three years of experience in kitchen management and possess a Food Worker Card. This position offers a range of benefits including health insurance, paid personal time off, and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Washington State Food Worker Card (WSFWC).
• Three years of experience in kitchen management is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Follow all policies and procedures.
• Ensure proper receiving, storage, and rotation of products.
• Control food costs by training kitchen staff on food preparation.

Skills

Washington State Food Worker Card (WSFWC)

Certified Food Protection Manager certification preferred

Three (3) years minimum in a kitchen management position

Willing to work a flexible schedule and weekends

Strong work ethic

Excellent guest relations skills

Tools

Restaurant 365 knowledge

Basic computer knowledge

Job description

Overview

Steelhead Bar & Grille offers casual dining with a Northwest flair. Locally owned and in downtown Spokane, we cater to locals and tourist alike. Our customers come from all walks of life and from all over the world.

We are looking for staff members that have the desire to bring our customers the best possible dining experience. Our staff is professional, fun and understands what it means to provide quality food and service. They have their own unique style and flair.

Whenever possible, Steelhead Bar & Grille makes every effort to promote local businesses and bring locally sourced, Northwest inspired flavors to the table.

Wage

• Pay range for position: $22.00 to $26.00 per hour

Responsibilities

• Follow all policies and procedures
• On time and attend all meetings
• Ensure proper receiving, storage, and rotation of products to comply with set standards
• Minimize waste and maximize thorough usage of food through careful ordering, proper and well-organized storage, and use of recipes
• Meet financial goals, such as but not limited to revenue, labor cost and COGS. Manage inventory, waste logs, prep lists and order guides with accuracy and on-time submission
• Control food costs by training kitchen staff on the proper methods of food preparation and handling
• Coach, guide, develop and support the staff to provide an exceptional dining experience
• Establish goals for the kitchen, anticipate and resolve problems concerning all facets of the kitchen
• Conduct regular inspections of the entire kitchen and promptly act to correct deficiencies found during inspection
• Maintain effective working relationship with vendors
• Lead progressive discipline of staff members
• Interview and select new staff
• Conduct annual performance reviews for all staff
• Manage staff environment and provide timely response to staff needs
• Be knowledgeable with troubleshooting restaurant equipment issues to avoid the use of external technicians when necessary
• Follow uniform and hygiene standards
• Ensure sanitation and food safety procedures, regulations and laws are strictly followed
• Ensure a safe working environment to reduce the risk of incident, injury and food handling related issue

*Please note, job duties are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Skills/Experience

• Washington State Food Worker Card (WSFWC)
• Certified Food Protection Manager certification preferred
• Three (3) years minimum in a kitchen management position
• Willing to work a flexible schedule and weekends
• Strong work ethic, reliable, aware of the details
• Personable and enjoy leading a diverse team
• Passion for food and hospitality is preferred
• Proven leadership and motivational skills
• Display a professional appearance and is a positive role model within the restaurant
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent guest relations skills
• High guest satisfaction expectations and focus
• Basic computer knowledge (Microsoft) and office skills required
• Restaurant 365 knowledge a plus
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (for eligible full-time employees)
• In lieu of paid sick leave we offer Paid Personal Time Off (PTO)
  • Earn 1 hour PTO for every 40 hours worked
• Bonus potential
• Direct Deposit
• Free employee shift meals
• Friends & Family Meal Discounts
• Leadership opportunities & career growth

Steelhead Bar & Grille embraces diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non‑merit factor.