Kitchen Manager

The Screaming Yak; 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

Leadership opportunities & career growth

Job summary

A local food establishment in Spokane is seeking a full-time Kitchen Manager to oversee kitchen operations and staff. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of kitchen management experience, be certified in food protection, and possess strong leadership and communication skills. Responsibilities include managing inventory, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, and providing an exceptional dining experience. Competitive pay ranging from $22 to $26 per hour is offered, along with various benefits including health insurance and paid personal time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a kitchen management position required.
• Certification in food safety is preferred.
• Must have strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory, waste logs, prep lists and order guides.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Train kitchen staff on food preparation methods.

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, 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

Basic computer knowledge (Microsoft) and office skills required

Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Ability to lift 50+ pounds

Tools

Microsoft Office

Restaurant 365 knowledge

Job description

Overview

The Screaming Yak is currently hiring full-time Kitchen Manager. The Screaming Yak strives to be great. The locally owned supplier of great food, great drinks and great times – all served up with a great name.

Our staff members need to be kind and friendly but a little sassy too. They need to be dedicated and proud to serve great food and great drinks. They need to be serious about providing all this greatness with seriously great service.

The Screaming Yak features Jack Daniels-centric food and beverages. We are open for lunch and dinner every day and throw in breakfast service on the weekends.

Wage

• Pay range for position: $22.00 to $26.00 per hour
• Pay range for position: $67,725.00 to $69,000.00 per year

Responsibilities/Duties

• 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

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

The Screaming Yak 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.