KITCHEN MANAGER
Reports To: Executive Chef
Summary of Position: Directly responsible for all kitchen functions including food purchasing, preparation, and maintenance of quality standards; sanitation and cleanliness; training of employees in methods of cooking, preparation, plate presentation, portion and cost control, and sanitation.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking, and serving standards.
- Provide orientation on company and department rules, policies, and procedures; oversee training of new kitchen employees.
- Fill in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.
- Prepare all required paperwork, including forms, reports, and schedules in an organized and timely manner.
- Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurant’s preventative maintenance programs.
- Work with restaurant managers to plan and price menu items, establish portion sizes, and prepare standard recipe cards for all new menu items.
- Ensure proper ordering of products according to specified quantities, receipt in correct condition, and adherence to receiving policies and procedures.
- Control food costs and usage by proper requisition, storage procedures, standard recipes, and waste control.
- Oversee employee performance appraisals, ensuring they are completed promptly and fairly.
- Schedule labor based on anticipated business activity, ensuring all positions are staffed and labor costs are controlled.
- Administer corrective actions for policy violations promptly and consistently.
- Oversee training of kitchen personnel in safe operation of equipment and utensils, cleanliness, and sanitation practices.
- Maintain appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen areas and equipment.
- Monitor and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperatures.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in varied kitchen roles, including food preparation, line cook, fry cook, and expediter.
- At least 1 year of experience in a similar managerial capacity.
- Excellent communication skills with managers, kitchen and dining room staff, and guests.
- Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work standing for extended periods (up to 9 hours).
- ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification (or willingness to attain).
- Workplace sexual harassment certification.