Kitchen Manager in Training - Store #61

Parker Management; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker's Kitchen in South Carolina is seeking a Kitchen Manager in Training to support daily kitchen operations and assist the Kitchen Manager in leading a team.

You will help with inventory, cost control, food safety, and customer service while developing leadership and readiness for a promotion. The role requires reliable transportation and a minimum of 2 years of management in food service, plus completion of safety trainings within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of management experience in food service operations.
• Must be at least 16 years of age at hire.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Completion of Food Safety Certification within the first month of employment.
• Completion of a skills-based certification within the first 120 days of employment.
• Kitchen Managers in Training must be able to work varied hours, days and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers and employees in a respectful, courteous manner to foster a welcoming atmosphere.
• Assist with weekly inventory counts and cost of sales reports; audit inventory against budget.
• Help manage labor costs by scheduling employees per approved labor budget.
• Assist the Kitchen Manager in enforcing safety and health policies; ensure safe food handling procedures.
• Communicate procedures, promotions, and new products to staff to ensure smooth operations.
• Support department success by performing additional tasks and mentoring others.

Skills

Management experience

Food service operations

Leadership

Job description

As a Kitchen Manager in Training at Parker's Kitchen, you will have the opportunity to develop and refine your leadership skills while assisting the Kitchen Manager in overseeing daily kitchen operations. You will assist with maintaining efficient operating systems, deliver exceptional customer service, and contribute to fostering employee development, all while maintaining the high standards that Parker's Kitchen is known for. While primarily assigned to a specific location, you will also step in to cover Kitchen Managers when needed, gaining hands-on experience that prepares you for a future promotion to Kitchen Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Customer Service:

• Interact with customers and employees in a respectful, courteous manner, fostering a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
• Speak honestly and act with integrity, upholding company values at all times.

Inventory Management:

• Conduct weekly inventory counts and generate cost of sales reports.
• Manage and audit inventory levels to ensure they align with the budget.

Labor and Budget Control:

• Collaborate with the Kitchen Manager to assist in managing labor costs by scheduling employees according to the approved labor budget.

Food Safety and Sanitation:

• Assist the Kitchen Manager in enforcing the Safety and Health Policy to maintain a safe and compliant environment.
• Stock food and beverage areas with products and supplies to ensure in stock conditions at all times.
• Prepare all made to order food and/or beverages according to recipe or customer specifications.
• Ensure safe food handling procedures are maintained at all times.

Communication and Team Leadership:

• Work alongside the Kitchen Manager with communicating procedures, promotions, and new products to employees to ensure smooth operations.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the overall success of the department.
• Foster a collaborative learning environment by sharing expertise and assisting in the development of others.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 2 years of management experience in food service operations or demonstrated experience in food service operations with Parker's.
• Must be at least 16 years of age upon hire date.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Completion of Food Safety Certification within the first month of employment is required.
• Completion of a skills-based certification within the first 120 days of employment is mandatory.
• Kitchen Managers in Training must be able to work varied hours, days, and shifts as needed by the employer due to business circumstances.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand for extended periods, ranging from 8 to 10 hours.
• Ability to multitask, perform repeated bending, standing, reaching, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to push or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in environments with wet floors, temperature fluctuations, and loud noise levels.

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