Kitchen Manager: Flexible Schedule & Career Growth

Garden City Golden Corral; Garden City (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Bonus paid monthly

Free meals during shift

Career growth

Medical, Dental and Vision

401K with Company Match

Bonus paid monthly

Job summary

Garden City Golden Corral is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead back-of-the-house operations, ensure food quality and cleanliness, and oversee daily restaurant production in alignment with Golden Corral standards.

You will manage labor, training, and safety, work closely with General Manager during absence, and drive efficiency with strong supervision and cost control while delivering guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of management experience in a high-volume restaurant.
• Bachelor's or degree in business or hospitality preferred.
• Completion of Golden Corral management training program.
• Certification as Kitchen Manager within six months of assignment.
• Must hold a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Achieves excellent food quality by ensuring Back-of-the-House and production Co-Workers properly prepare recipes to Golden Corral specifications and follow build-to’s for excellent execution.
• Achieves period and annual budgeted food, labor and controllable costs in all areas of production operations through planning, scheduling and executing the Golden Corral operating standards.
• Meets all productivity labor standards for the Back-of-the-House and production positions.
• Achieves all company standards for products, recipes, cleanliness and service times in restaurant using Golden Corral systems to achieve PDE levels at a minimum of 82% are met in the Back-of-the-House and production.
• Meets all local, state and federal health and sanitation standards. Ensures compliance with all company policies including the Code of Ethics.
• Controls food costs by ordering, receiving, storing and producing all food products according to Golden Corral specifications and production guides.
• Maintains food product inventory levels in accordance with Golden Corral guidelines.
• Takes inventories and reports small wares order requirements including utensils, pans, chemicals, etc. to General Manager according to guidelines in Operations Manual.
• Ensures standards for preventive maintenance on equipment are followed for the Back-of-the-House and production.
• Ensures the Cold Choice area and Bakery are maintained in accordance with operating standards.
• Recruits, interviews and hires talented Co-Workers for all Back-of-the-House and production positions utilizing approved selection and interview process to ensure these positions are fully-staffed in the restaurant.
• Trains and coaches Fast Tracks Coordinators, Certified Kitchen Assistant Managers, Crew Leaders, Crew Trainers and A-Team on all changes and/or additions to Back-of-the-House and production operating standards as they are transmitted to the field.
• Ensures all Co-workers in the Back-of-the-House and production are trained with the Computer Based Training program and certified through Fast Tracks and Safe Tracks. Ensures Co-Workers are in proper uniform according to Golden Corral guidelines.
• Cross-trains Co-workers in positions other than their primary position through Fast Tracks certification.
• Performs performance appraisals and disciplinary counseling sessions with Back-of-the-House and production Co-Workers in areas of responsibility as outlined in Administrative Guide. Submits any pay change or special recognition recommendations to General Manager.
• Conducts daily pre-shift meetings with Back-of-the-House and production Co-workers.
• Operates a motor vehicle to travel in the local market as needed in support of the restaurant’s operations or to attend meetings.

Education

Two to three years management experience in operations in a high-volume restaurant

Degree in business or hospitality

Golden Corral management training program

Certified Kitchen Manager certification within six months

Valid driver''s license

Job description

Garden City Golden Corral is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead back-of-the-house operations, ensure food quality and cleanliness, and oversee daily restaurant production in alignment with Golden Corral standards.

You will manage labor, training, and safety, work closely with General Manager during absence, and drive efficiency with strong supervision and cost control while delivering guest satisfaction.