Kitchen Manager

The Outlook Restaurant; Westford (MA); In loco; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Outlook Restaurant in Westford, MA is hiring for servers, bartenders, cooks, expo, bar backs, hostesses, and a working chef to manage day-to-day kitchen operations. The winter season openings include positions for our outdoor venue, The Tiki Bar and Grill, across all roles.

The ideal candidate will lead kitchens with high volume, ensure sanitation and safety standards, and coordinate with FOH and management on specials and inventory needs.

Competenze

• Experience managing a high-volume kitchen is a plus.
• Ability to work across multiple kitchen stations and adapt to busy service periods.
• Strong organizational skills and leadership abilities to coordinate staff and operations.

Mansioni

• Lead, schedule, and supervise kitchen personnel, assisting in hiring and staff management.
• Ensure staff education on food preparation, daily specials, and consistency across staff.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain a kitchen sanitation program complying with state and federal standards.
• Maintain high quality food standards through supervision of production, sanitation, and food service.
• Assist in inventory control, maintaining par levels, and placing daily orders as needed.
• Perform prep work and work the line during service hours to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensure compliance of all production, storage, and service areas with regulations.
• Communicate with Managers about food quality and specials during shifts.
• Coordinate with front-of-house about specials and 86'd items.

Conoscenze

High-volume kitchen management

Multi-station experience

Organizational skills

Scheduling & inventory

Leadership

Food safety knowledge

Communication & teamwork

Descrizione del lavoro

Are you interested in working at the Outlook Restaurant as a waiter, busser, bartender, cook, expo, bar back, or hostess?

We’re currently hiring forservers for the winter season. We are also accepting applications for our outdoor restaurant, “The Tiki Bar and Grill”, for all positions.

The Outlook Restaurant is seeking a highly motivated working chef to manage the day‑to‑day operations of our busy kitchen. The ideal candidate will have the ability to lead and sustain a high volume kitchen while maintaining organization and preparedness for any challenges that arise.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, schedule, and supervise kitchen personnel, assisting in hiring and staff management.
• Ensure staff education on food preparation, daily specials, and emphasize the importance of consistency across all restaurant staff.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain a kitchen sanitation program that complies with all state and federal kitchen standards and regulations.
• Maintain high quality food standards through supervision of production, sanitation, and food service.
• Assist in inventory control, maintaining minimum and maximum par levels, and place daily orders as needed.
• Perform prep work and work the line during service hours to ensure smooth and efficient food service operations.
• Ensure all food production, storage, and service areas comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Communicate effectively with other Managers about food quality and consistency during shift.
• Communicate respectfully and efficiently with front of house staff during shift and before shift about specials, 86'd item etc.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience managing a high volume kitchen a plus.
• Experience in working multiple stations in a high volume kitchen.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple challenges effectively.
• Capable of scheduling, ordering, inventory management, prep work, and line cooking.
• Strong work ethic and leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of kitchen sanitation standards and food safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and team-building skills.