Kitchen Manager - Dedham

Sea Foods Restaurant Group; Dedham (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Manager to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will lead the back-of-house operations, ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation standards while fostering a positive work environment. You will be responsible for managing staff, overseeing daily operations, and maintaining high-quality service for guests. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an exceptional dining experience while developing your leadership skills in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and team collaboration, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proficient in all culinary stations and achieved Lead Cook status.
• Must be articulate to handle sanitation inspections and delegate tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead BOH shift and manage operations in absence of senior manager.
• Handle employee relations and guest complaints during shifts.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Team Leadership

Effective Communication

Sanitation Knowledge

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

ServeSafe Certification

CPR Certification

Tools

POS System

Inventory Management Systems

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: LSF Dedham LLC - Dedham, MA

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $24.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Management

Description

Member of the BOH management team compensated on an hourly basis that assists the other managers with the shift execution of culinary and kitchen operations in a manner consistent with the Company's Core Values, policies, specifications, Food Safety & Sanitation, and quality assurance to promote the finest guest and employee experience. The KM models and acts in accordance with Legal Sea Foods policies and standards.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In the absence of a senior BOH manager, leads restaurant BOH shift and BOH Department employees to ensure excellent restaurant operations including opening and closing duties.
• Handles employee relations issues/concerns and guest complaints during shift when the BOH manager on duty is not present.
• Assists with the staffing of the restaurant including participating in hiring process.
• Manages job assignments, break rotation and delegation of tasks during shift when manager on duty is not present.
• Responsible for necessary ordering of product in the absence of the BOH manager on duty.
• As opener/closer, responsible for compliance with all food safety and sanitation matters.
• Adheres to Company operational guidelines, including without limitation, food specifications, ticket time obligations, sanitation procedures, allergy procedures, food quality walkthroughs etc.
• Assists with the preparation/completion of paperwork required to operate the restaurant.
• Assists with recordkeeping duties in the restaurant including adding employees to systems, ensuring employees are punched in while performing work, and maintaining accurate employee personnel files.
• Responsible for following and enforcing Company standards, protocols and policies including, without limitation: safety, sanitation, and respectful workplace.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in all culinary stations and have achieved Lead Cook status (or equivalent).
• Must be articulate and well-versed in areas necessary to handle sanitation inspections/walk-throughs.
• Must be able to take direction and delegate well.
• Promotes a team atmosphere/works well on a team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills as well as proficiency in systems utilized by the Company.
• Must be able to work with a computer and POS in order to handle shift-based timekeeping and other administrative responsibilities.
• Leads by example.
• Demonstrated good judgment.
• Availability to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment.
• A satisfactory background check which includes criminal history.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & TRAINING:

• Knowledgeable of allergy procedures.
• Must be ServeSafe and CPR-certified.
• Must have Guest Relations and Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Prevention Training.
• Must be knowledgeable of Legal Sea Foods menus.
• Must be knowledgeable of inventory and ordering systems.
• Must be knowledgeable of daily financial metrics and goals for execution purposes.

Legal Sea Foods participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility of all new hires. E-Verify is an online system that allows companies to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. All new hires will be required to complete Form I-9 and successfully participate in the E-Verify process.