Kitchen Manager - Louisville, KY

Tumbleweed Tex Mex Grill & Margarita Bar; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Kitchen Manager for their Kentucky location. This role involves overseeing the hiring and training of back of house staff, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and maintaining a positive work environment. The Kitchen Manager will also be responsible for managing payroll, monitoring food costs, and interacting with guests to ensure satisfaction. Join a vibrant team that values culture and support, and enjoy a range of benefits including free meals, health insurance, and a competitive salary. This is a fantastic opportunity for those who thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

FREE Meals

401K

401K Company Match

Health Insurance

Flex Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability

$15,000 Company Paid Group Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Friendly disposition and excellent communication skills are essential.
• Ability to analyze and solve recurring problems is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hiring, training, and orientation of back of house employees.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Teamwork

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Analytical skills

Tools

POS system

Job description

We are looking for a motivated manager who is interested in a Kitchen Manager position at our Kentucky location!

Responsibilities

• Oversee the interviewing, hiring, orientation & training of all back of house employees
• Complete opening & closing paperwork
• Receive & submit invoices
• Ensure company policies & procedures are followed
• Communicate effectively with all staff
• Monitor payroll, create reports & submit payroll
• Audit safe & cash drawers
• Assist in ensuring Tumbleweed food, service, sanitation & safety standards are met
• Calculate, prepare and drop off bank deposits
• Interact with guests through table touches and deal with guest complaints
• Set & maintain Tumbleweed uniform standards
• Maintain cleanliness of all back of house areas
• Meet and exceed company budget
• Monitor food cost, waste & counts
• Develop BOH employees
• Order and keep product at par levels
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• FREE Meals
• 401K
• 401K Company Match
• Health Insurance
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability
• Group Voluntary Life Insurance
• $15,000 Company Paid Group Life Insurance
• Bonus Opportunities - Paid Each Period
• 2 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 10 Week Formal Training Program
• Referral Bonus Opportunities
• Amazing Culture & Support Structure

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing disposition
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to analyze and solve simple, recurring problems
• Alert, caring attitude toward job responsibilities
• A high value on helpfulness and teamwork
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in highly distracting circumstances
• Personal pride in appearance and work performed
• High degree of comfort working with a POS system
• Ability to perform all functions of each hourly employee department
• Reading, writing, verbal and written communication skills, analytical skills, ability to plan, and ability to give clear, concise direction is required
• Ability to type, look at computer screens and use a computer mouse for excessive periods of time.

Tumbleweed Tex Mex Grill & Margarita Bar is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, citizenship, national origin or any other legally protected status. We encourage and welcome all applicants to apply.