Kitchen Manager Boca Raton

Flanigan's Enterprises; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Manager to lead a dynamic back-of-house team. This role requires a passion for food and an ability to manage kitchen operations effectively while ensuring adherence to health standards. As a Kitchen Manager, you will oversee ordering, staff evaluations, and maintain high-quality service in a busy environment. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for advancement based on performance. Join a team that values commitment and excellence, and be part of a culinary journey that thrives on teamwork and passion for great food.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Health insurance

401K plan

Free shift meals

Personal days

Advancement based on performance

Qualifications

• Current food management certification is mandatory.
• Flexibility for scheduling is essential as the restaurant is open all year.

Responsibilities

• Lead the BOH team through kitchen operations and maintain quality control.
• Communicate kitchen issues with management and enforce policies.

Skills

Food management certification

Ordering and formulating pars

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Coordination to operate kitchen equipment

Flexibility for scheduling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

KITCHEN MANAGERS MAY BE ASKED TO WORK UP TO 30 MILES FROM THE RESTAURANT LOCATION YOU ARE CURRENTLY APPLYING TO

You’re Captain of the Kitchen – leading the BOH team through the twists and turns of life in the kitchen (ordering & receiving, prep, service, cleaning, closing, and everything in between). We’re looking for passionate cooks who are comfortable both pitching in to help as necessary and delegating tasks accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Communicate concerning all kitchen issues with management throughout the day.
• Read and write (in English) notes in the manager’s daily log.
• Attend weekly manager’s meetings and monthly staff meetings.
• Read the weekly memo.
• Complete weekly/monthly employee evaluations.
• Communicate with all M.O.D. when shift is completed.
• Provide an accurate, honest report of all events, both positive and negative.
• Comply with all policies, rules, and directions covered in manuals, memos, and meetings.
• Enforce proper measurements, recipe adherence, cleanliness, check time ceilings, and quality control.
• Attend quarterly supervisor meetings.

Qualifications

• Current food management certification.
• Ownership mentality.
• Flexibility for scheduling; Flanigan’s is open 365 days per year.
• Willingness to transfer to a different geographical location.
• Able to work a 5-day work week: 50-55 hours per week.
• Two days off must fall between Monday and Thursday.
• Vacations scheduled between April and November only; must be taken or forfeited.
• Adept at ordering and formulating pars.
• Understanding and compliance with Florida State health code standards.
• Adhere to Flanigan’s always hiring policy and conduct interviews in a timely fashion.
• Issue written evaluations for positive and/or negative performances.
• Able to see, speak clearly, listen attentively, taste, and smell.
• Read and write in English.
• Ability to stand and move about at a moderate pace for up to 4 hours at length and stamina to work 50-55 hours per week.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, or crawl.
• Coordination necessary to operate kitchen equipment.
• Adhere to Flanigan’s kitchen policies for dress and grooming.
• Proficient at all kitchen stations including expo.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary.
• Five-day work week with two consecutive days off.
• Paid vacation: One week after year one, two weeks after two years, and three weeks after ten years.
• Health insurance – medical & dental programs available.
• 401K plan – immediate eligibility. Must be 21 or over to enroll.
• Advancement based on performance, not tenure.
• Personal days.
• Free shift meals.