Kitchen Manager

Boston’s Pizza Restaurant and Sports Bar – Franchising – United States; Utica (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular family-friendly restaurant in Michigan is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the culinary team and ensure superior guest service. You will manage operations, meet budget goals, and create a positive dining environment. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years in restaurant management, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work flexible hours. Join us to bring the community together around great food and sports.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressive management experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Must be able to work flexible hours during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong analytical/decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, lead, and manage a positive and fun restaurant culture.
• Increase sales by ensuring Guest satisfaction via the perfect culinary experience.
• Schedule HOH team in accordance with budgeted targets and service goals.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strong communication skills

Customer service skills

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Point of Sale system

Job description

We are seeking a Kitchen Manager to join our team at Boston’s Pizza Restaurant and Sports Bar – Franchising – United States.

Company Overview

Boston’s Restaurant and Sports Bar is a family-friendly restaurant and lively sports bar specializing in handcrafted pizzas, scratch-made gourmet meals, craft cocktails, and local beers. As America’s Sports Restaurant, Boston’s exists as a place to bring the community together around sports events, but also for birthdays, family reunions, coworker happy hours, fundraisers, and more! For more information, visit www.bostons.com.

Summary of Position

Reporting to the General Manager, the Restaurant Kitchen Manager is responsible for hiring, training, and developing prep and line cooks to support superior operations and guest service. You will be accountable for meeting budgeted financial goals including but not limited to HOH labor cost, Food Cost, guest satisfaction metrics, staffing and turn over targets, and meeting all culinary and service standards. Maintaining a perfectly clean, sanitary, and organized kitchen environment will be a top priority for the Restaurant Kitchen Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Create, lead, and manage a positive and fun restaurant culture.
• Increase sales by ensuring Guest satisfaction via the perfect culinary experience.
• Lead, manage, and deliver a friendly Guest Focused experience.
• Schedule HOH team in accordance with budgeted targets and service goals.
• Achieve targeted food cost goals, safety and sanitation targets, and health audits.
• Maintain a positive attitude that promotes teamwork within the restaurant.
• Ensure operational and occupational health and safety standards are in place and followed.
• Maintain appropriate security protocols for guest, employee, and restaurant safety.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressive management experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to follow-through.
• Knowledge of computers (MS Word, Excel) and Point of Sale system.
• Must be able to work flexible hours during, evening, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong analytical/decision-making skills.
• Must possess a strong sense of urgency and command presence management style.
• Leadership skills – able to direct, coach and supervise a team.
• Strong business acumen, including an understanding of budgets and operating costs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and oral.
• Customer service skills – able to exceed guest expectations.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• You must be able to perform efficiently during high volume peak periods.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Boston’s Restaurant and Sports Bar is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.