Kitchen Manager

Carrabba's Italian Grill; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

Carrabba's Italian Grill is seeking a Restaurant Kitchen Manager to drive daily back-of-house operations, lead kitchen staff, and ensure top-quality food presentation and safety standards. You will manage inventory, training, and scheduling while upholding Carrabba's commitment to guest satisfaction.

The role focuses on maintaining efficient kitchen workflows, mentoring team members, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations in a fast-paced casual dining environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of restaurant management experience.
• Preferred experience in Full-Service Casual Dining.
• Scratch kitchen experience is a plus.
• Availability for a flexible schedule.
• Must be 21 years of age or older and legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Relocation flexibility is a plus.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee back-of-house operations for the kitchen.
• Lead and train kitchen staff to meet Carrabba's specifications.
• Ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
• Manage inventory, line checks, and production planning.
• Balance staffing levels and shift assignments for coverage.
• Maintain clean, organized kitchen and storage areas.
• Uphold excellent customer service through food quality and presentation.

Skills

Restaurant management

Leadership

Hiring & training

Food safety

Job description

At Carrabba’s Italian Grill, we value having fun and creating memories that last a lifetime. Our atmosphere and hospitality for our guests are old-world Italian with a new world feel. We provide our team members with a place to gain valuable experience, career growth and a sense of pride. Our goal is to allow your passion for food, family, and hospitality to create memorable experiences for all our guests.

As a Restaurant Kitchen Manager, you will be responsible for the daily operations of all back-of-the-house functions for your assigned restaurant and for providing nothing but the finest food for our customers. This will include leadership of all kitchen employees as well as ensuring that all recipes, food preparations and presentations meet Carrabba's specifications and commitment to quality.

Job Responsibilities

Your specific duties as a Restaurant Kitchen Manager will include:

• Directing and checking the progress of the prep staff and checking for food quality and consistency
• Assisting in the hiring and training of back-of-the-house employees
• Implementing effective security protocols to always ensure the ongoing safety of both our employees and guests.
• Preparing kitchen equipment and production areas daily to boost productivity and reduce waste
• Compliance with operational, safety and sanitation standards, company policies, federal/state/local laws, and ordinances; all health inspections meet required state standards.
• Ensuring that operational basics and standards are adhered to including line checks, testing, training, recipe adherence, window management, cook times, etc.
• Verifying that all menu items are made according to recipe and presented to Carrabba’s specifications
• Managing staffing levels and shift assignments
• Keeping kitchen, dish, and storage areas clean and organized
• Checking and balancing product inventory from previous day of business as well as placing food and supply orders
• Setting excellent customer service and work examples

Job Requirements

As a Restaurant Kitchen Manager, you must be dependable, self-reliant, and passionate about great food and exceptional customer service. It is vital that you combine strong organizational and prioritization skills with professional dedication and a team-oriented attitude.

Specific Qualifications Include

• Minimum 3 years of restaurant management experience, (Culinary or Kitchen management preferred)
• Preferred experience in leading within a Full-Service Casual Dining or Casual Plus environment
• Previous exposure to a scratch kitchen, a plus
• Availability to work a flexible schedule
• Minimum 21 years of age with legal authorization to work in the United States
• Ability to relocate, a plus
• Bilingual, a plus

Bloomin Brands offers benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401k. Further details around eligibility and additional benefit offerings can be found at https://bloominbrandsbenefits.com/

Compensation Range: Varies by Location - with potential for bonus based on eligibility and other business factors

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