Kitchen Manager, Border Cafe/Jose Tejas

Border Cafe & Jose Tejas; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Family Dining Discount

Job summary

Border Café is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen operations across one location with a focus on quality, service and facility management. This role demands hands-on leadership in a casual dining environment and a proven ability to recruit and develop future leaders while maintaining high standards of food and guest experience.

We offer a base salary plus a monthly incentive program, along with competitive health and vision plans, and vacation time.

Qualifications

• Proven operating leadership in casual dining.
• Passion for quality food, service and facilities management.
• Track record of identifying, recruiting and developing future leaders.
• Competitive, assertive, and detail-oriented in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience in high-volume, full-service restaurants.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations to meet standards.
• Ensure food safety, quality, and guest satisfaction.
• Recruit, train and mentor current and future leaders.
• Oversee staff deployment and multi-task operations in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume dining

Staff development

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Service excellence

Competitive spirit

Job description

Our Company

Border Cafe is a privately held restaurant company currently operating six locations in the Northeast. Our value proposition to our guests is built on the pillars of great food and great service delivered at a great value. We are actively seeking a Kitchen Manager who possesses the energy, edge and drive to successfully execute our exacting standards in food, service and facilities management.

Job Description

Border Café

Our Company

Border Cafe is a privately held restaurant company currently operating six locations in the Northeast. Our value proposition to our guests is built on the pillars of great food and great service delivered at a great value. We are actively seeking a Kitchen Manager who possesses the energy, edge and drive to successfully execute our exacting standards in food, service and facilities management.

Successful Candidates Will

• Be proven operating leaders with hands-on experience in the casual dining segment of the restaurant industry
• Possess a passion for quality and always strive to execute our exacting standards in food, service and facility management
• Have strong and proven track records of identifying, recruiting and developing future leaders
• Be highly competitive and naturally assertive
• Enjoy multi-tasking in a dynamic, fast paced environment
• Value structure and be detail-oriented
• Have experience in High Volume Full Service Restaurants

Why work at Border Cafe?

With 35 years of continuing success, we have achieved an enviable position in the industry. Our combination of great food and service standards delivered in a festive, casual atmosphere creates a unique and enjoyable environment for our guests and team members alike.

Compensation

We offer an industry leading compensation program comprised of a competitive base salary and a monthly Profit Incentive program based solely on your team's performance. In addition, we offer very competitive Health, Vision and Dental plans and vacation plan.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $75,000-$85,000 per year

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Family Dining Discount

Work Location: One location