Kitchen Manager

ExplorUS; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Career growth and development programs

Job summary

A leading F&B establishment in Minnesota is seeking an experienced F&B Manager to oversee kitchen performance and quality standards. Responsibilities include training staff, managing food orders, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of management experience in a high-volume kitchen. This role demands strong leadership skills and the ability to work under pressure, making it a great opportunity for passionate individuals looking to excel in the food and beverage industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of F&B Management experience.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Ability to coach and develop staff effectively.
• Excellent analytical and problem resolution skills with proactive solutions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive attitude and calmness under stress.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to company recipes and quality standards.
• Monitor COGS sheets and labor costs to company standards.
• Compile and distribute the F&B Data Sheet and kitchen logs.
• Tracks labor costs according to labor schedules provided by the F&B Manager.
• Responsible for compiling and receiving food orders.
• Monitors daily COGS sheets and labor costs to company standards.
• Compiles, monitors, and distributes F&B Data Sheet and kitchen logs.
• Ensures compliance with operational and corporate standards, policies, laws and ordinances.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem resolution skills

Verbal communication skills

Analytical skills

Computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Staff training

Change management

Microsoft Office

Physical stamina

ServSafe

Education

ServSafe Manager Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Summary of Position

Responsible for completing kitchen performance, quality, health, and safety documentation as required by the Company. Will work closely with the F&B team to ensure the entire F&B department is working as a cohesive team. Leads team by example, helping to onboard and train new hires.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that the menu, as set forth by the Corporate Director of F&B, is being executed as documented and to the highest quality standards.
• Ensures that all culinary staff adheres to defined company recipes and plate presentation in order to deliver an exceptional guest experience.
• Works to ensure all new hire and continuous on the job training programs are being followed which includes recipe knowledge, proper cooking techniques, sanitation guidelines, and service standards in order to deliver an exceptional guest experience.
• Responsible for tracking labor costs according to the labor schedules provided by the F&B Manager.
• Responsible for the compilation and receiving of food orders.
• Responsible for monitoring the daily COGS sheets and labor costs to company standards.
• Responsible for compiling, monitoring, and distributing the F&B Data Sheet and kitchen logs/checklists.
• Ensure compliance with operational and Corporate standards, company policies, federal/state/local laws and ordinances.

Position Requirements

• Must respond well to a changing work environment and able to perform at the highest level with minimal supervision
• Must possess strong leadership and managerial skills that include the ability to coach, develop and clearly communicate expectations
• Should have experience in a very fast-paced, high volume kitchen
• Must have excellent analytical and problem resolution skills with the ability to proactively recommend solutions
• Must demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
• Must have positive attitude and ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Office
• Majority of shift will be spent on feet in a fast-paced environment, in close proximity to other people and will involve frequent bending, twisting, squatting and lifting up to 25 lbs. frequently and 50 lbs. occasionally
• ServSafe Manager Certification required

Knowledge and Experience

Experience: Minimum 3 (three) years F&B Management experience.

Expectations

• Review COGS worksheet on a daily basis to ensure accuracy
• Daily review of payroll, invoice accuracy
• Review, follow-up, and sign-off on all F&B logs
• Work with General Manager to identify food ordering needs and oversee the receiving of the food orders to ensure 100% accuracy.
• Meet with General Manager on a weekly basis to review all plans, goals and deadlines

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.