Manager

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great pay and bonus opportunities

Flexible schedules

Growth opportunities

Job summary

IHOP in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations and maintain high culinary standards. Key responsibilities include coaching the kitchen staff, monitoring food quality and sanitation, and achieving business goals. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Perks include great pay, bonuses, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as Kitchen Manager in a similar restaurant concept.
• Demonstrated strong leadership and ability to lead high-performing teams.
• Excellent interpersonal/listening/communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach and coach team on service, food, and beverage standards.
• Monitor food quality adherence and lead actions to correct issues.
• Oversee heart of the house operations on shifts and maintain food quality.

Skills

Leadership

Food quality monitoring

Financial management

Communication skills

Problem resolution

Organizational skills

Job description

As a Kitchen Manager, you will provide leadership at restaurant level and manage the day-to-day operations of the kitchen operations in the restaurant. The Heart of House team will rely on you for direction and development and come to see you as an example of our quality standards, operating systems, procedure, philosophies, and culture.

What you will do:

• Teach and coach Hourly team on maintaining our standards for Service, Food and Beverage.
• Actively monitor food quality to ensure adherence with our standards. Provide timely feedback to Hourly staff, and lead action to correct any issues.
• Oversee the heart of the house on your shifts and ensure it is operating efficiently while maintaining food quality and sanitation standards.
• Ensure line checks and production are both completed in compliance with our systems and standards.
• Mentor and develop the HOH Hourly Staff to support the organization's talent pipeline and drive growth.
• Achieve business plan and goals through effective financial management.
• Maintain fully and properly trained staff to operate restaurant effectively.
• Ensure that all operations, recipe, specifications books, and training materials are current and maintained.
• Ensure building, equipment, furniture, and fixtures are in good repair, clean, and maintained on a regular basis.

Perks of the Job:

• Great pay and bonus opportunities
• Flexible schedules
• Growth opportunities

A Kitchen Manager is responsible for serving our guests with unparalleled hospitality to create unforgettable experiences every day!

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working as KM in a similar restaurant concept.
• Demonstrated track record of strong leadership and ability to lead high performing teams.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve positive financial results.
• Is genuinely hospitable, warm, sensitive, and polite to our Guests.
• Excellent leadership and motivational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal/listening/communication skills.
• Excellent problem resolution/Guest recovery skills.
• Attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Inspires cooperation and teamwork through self-confidence, positive attitude, and enthusiasm.
• Remains positive and calm under stressful conditions.
• High-level organizational skills.
• Experienced and proficient in the use of basic computer technology (i.e., POS systems, Microsoft Office programs, etc.).
• Commits to professional and personal self-development.