Kitchen Manager: Lead Ops, Safety & Guest Experience

Applebee's; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401K and health options

Daily Pay Option

Professional development

Advancement opportunities

Community involvement

Job summary

Bar Louie is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead our back-of-house operations, ensuring top-quality food and a great guest experience. You will support the team, uphold safety standards, and drive efficiency while maintaining high service levels.

The role requires a minimum 1 year in casual dining, proficiency with POS systems, and the ability to communicate in Spanish with the crew. High School Diploma preferred, culinary training a plus, with open-evening and weekend availability.

Qualifications

• 1+ year in casual restaurant industry.
• Proficiency in POS systems.
• Current alcohol and food certifications per state requirements.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish with crew.
• Availability to work evenings, holidays and weekends.
• Strong leadership and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Physical ability to work in a busy restaurant setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead back-of-house operations to ensure top-quality food.
• Maintain safety standards and drive efficiency.
• Support team and deliver a great guest experience.

Skills

Team leadership

Conflict resolution

Communication (written and verbal)

Spanish communication with crew

Guest service

Education

High School Diploma

Formal culinary training

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Bar Louie is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead our back-of-house operations, ensuring top-quality food and a great guest experience. You will support the team, uphold safety standards, and drive efficiency while maintaining high service levels.

The role requires a minimum 1 year in casual dining, proficiency with POS systems, and the ability to communicate in Spanish with the crew. High School Diploma preferred, culinary training a plus, with open-evening and weekend availability.