Kitchen Manager

Kart Directory; Texas; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid vacation & sick leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games – AIKG seeks a Kitchen Manager to lead the Culinary Department with a focus on staffing, scheduling, training and cost control across high-volume operations.

The role requires a strong track record in high-volume kitchens, HACCP/Serv-Safe certification, and the ability to work varying days and travel to support multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading high-volume kitchens.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills.
• HACCP or Serv-Safe food safety trained and certificate.
• Bi-lingual a plus.
• Five years+ kitchen management in high-volume environment.
• Five years+ private event experience.
• Experience working with an event sales team.
• HACCP or Serv-Safe food safety trained and certificate.

Responsibilities

• Lead the unit Culinary Department with integrity and purpose.
• Staffing, scheduling & training of hourly staff.
• Manage food product ordering, costs, and inventory.
• Ensure health, safety, and sanitation compliance.
• Oversee banquets, buffets, and event culinary offerings.
• Collaborate with Sales for events and planning.
• Manage staff training and employee relations.
• Oversee recruitment and retention of staff; manage labor and food costs within budgets.

Skills

High-volume kitchen leadership

Staff training & development

Strong communication

Leadership

Event experience

Bi-lingual

Cost control

Flexibility with schedule

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is seeking a Kitchen Manager to join our team! POSITION SUMMARY The Kitchen Manager will be responsible for the leadership of the Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Culinary department with a focus on staffing, scheduling & training of hourly staff, cost control, food quality standards, operational procedures, sanitation & cleanliness, health department compliance and staff motivation. This is a full-time salaried manager role with bonuses. The ideal candidate will be experienced with high-volume, full-service restaurants and be relocatable and willing to travel to support other locations. AIKG is growing fast! Some big career opportunities come with being relocatable! The Kitchen Manager will take ownership of a high-volume culinary department and work to create an environment that encourages ownership and accountability by Team Members. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the unit Culinary Department with integrity and purpose Empower staff to deliver exceptional legendary service Always support the Andretti Indoor Karting and Games Motto “Striving for Perfection; Achieving Excellence” Manage daily, weekly and monthly operations: food product ordering, staffing, scheduling, cleanliness, organization, service timing, and quality product. Ensure banquets, buffets and event culinary offerings are consistent with AIKG standards and specifications Responsible for compliance with all environment and health board requirements related to the preparation and service of food and beverage Responsible for the development of Culinary Staff and Supervisors Manage staff training and employee relations Assure that Culinary Staff morale is maintained at a high level Take an active part in the recruitment and retention of staff Manage Culinary department labor and food costs within acceptable budgets Ensure site inspections are within acceptable standards Manage organization and cleanliness of all food storage, kitchen, and food service areas Work closely with Sales Department to ensure proper scheduling and planning for Events Oversee, maintain and inventory Culinary Department equipment Andretti Indoor Karting & Games – Speed out of the pits and let AIKG be the racetrack for your winning Management Career! Andretti Indoor Karting & Games (AIKG) is a rapidly growing Family Entertainment company. Our locations feature high-speed, high-tech indoor Karting on multilevel tracks, multi-player immersive Virtual Reality Simulators, Arcade fun, and amazing restaurants & event spaces featuring scratch cocktails and culinary creations crafted in our kitchens. Benefits Include: KM's get top salaries plus bonus. AIKG has the BEST staff, so managers work with and lead motivated professionals! Personal/Family Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage $1200 company paid Health Savings Account Vacation and Sick time accrued during the first year 401k retirement program with generous company match Company provided Life Insurance Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Accident, Critical Illness and Voluntary Life Insurance Kitchen Manager Qualifications Required: Experience leading high-volume kitchens Strong written & verbal communication skills High School Diploma or equivalent Strong organizational skills Work varying days, nights, holidays and weekends Eligible to work in the United States At least 18 years of age Preferred and great to have: Five years+ of Kitchen management in a high-volume environment Five years+ of private event experience Experience working with an event sales team Experience with multi-unit, or multi-site strongly preferred HACCP or Serv-Safe food safety trained and certificate Bi-lingual Proven leadership and team skills; ability to motivate and manage all levels of staff Strong training and development background Strong knowledge of cost controls Physical Requirements The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an Andretti Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of their job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Walk or stand for extended periods of time The ability to communicate quickly and accurately Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs on a regular basis Perform functions which require organization, bending, reaching, turning, lifting, climbing and occasional stocking up to 50lbs The work environment may include bright, dim or flashing lights and loud sounds Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment Be able to understand, follow and maintain safety standards at all times