Kitchen Manager

BBQ Holdings; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

BBQ Holdings is seeking a Kitchen Manager in Tucson, AZ to oversee all kitchen operations, ensure safety and compliance, and lead a talented team. You will manage ordering, staffing, inventory, and cost reporting while maintaining high quality and consistent service.

A strong focus on food safety, sanitation, and guest satisfaction is essential. The ideal candidate has 2 years of restaurant management experience, a HS diploma or higher, and is flexible to work a demanding schedule, including

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Associate degree in hospitality related field or equivalent preferred
• A valid driver's license is required.
• NRA ServSafe Food and Alcohol certifications preferred
• 2 years of restaurant management experience preferred
• Superior people management, communication and listening skills
• Self-motivated and detail oriented
• Flexibility to work 50+ hours per week and varied shifts
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members, guests and vendors
• Knowledge of labor laws, health codes, sanitation, alcohol safety and safety procedures

Responsibilities

• Order materials, supplies and ingredients based on demand.
• Supervise kitchen employees and organize food orders.
• Oversee the food preparation and cooking process.
• Recruit and train kitchen employees in designated stations.
• Monitor inventory levels and perform weekly inventory assessments.
• Schedule work shifts for employees.
• Store all food products in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and organized.
• Maintain weekly and monthly cost reports.
• Perform all duties as assigned.

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for the overall operations for the kitchen area of a restaurant. Their main objective is to ensure the kitchen department runs smoothly and complies with safety regulations.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Order materials, supplies, and ingredients based on demand.
• Supervise kitchen employees and organize food orders.
• Oversee the food preparation and cooking process.
• Recruit and train kitchen employees in designated stations.
• Monitor inventory levels and perform weekly inventory assessments.
• Schedule work shifts for employees.
• Store all food products in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and organized.
• Maintain weekly and monthly cost reports.
• Perform all duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Education/Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• An associate degree in hospitality related field or equivalent is preferred
• A valid drivers licenses is required.
• NRA ServSafe Food and Alcohol certifications preferred

Experience:

• 2 years previous restaurant management experience preferred.

Skills/Competencies:

• Superior people management skills, communication and listening skills required
• Must be self-motivated and detail oriented
• Have a passion for the brand and for teaching others
• Ability to quickly grasp and retain new ideas and concepts and incorporate them into daily work activities is required
• Ability to effectively communicate with others (e.g., with Team Members, Guests, Vendors, etc.) required
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills required
• Superior listening skills required
• Must be flexible and adaptable to change
• Required to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends and holidays
• Working knowledge of labor laws, health codes, safe food handling and sanitation, alcohol safety, safety and security systems and procedures, and computer operations preferred
• Flexibility to work a minimum of 50 hours per week, with the possibility of additional hours or adjustments based on company and business needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

When performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to move throughout the workplace; sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance, stoop, kneel and verbally communicate. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.