Restaurant Kitchen Manager

Doherty Enterprises; Ramsey (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Quarterly bonus opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability coverage

Domestic partner benefits

Flexible spending accounts (health & 1

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Dining discounts

Most locations closed on Thanksgiving/

Job summary

The Shannon Rose Irish Pub is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen operation, supervise the culinary team, ensure the quality and consistency of Irish/American fare, and maintain service standards.

You will hire and train staff, forecast food production, control costs, and ensure adherence to safety and sanitation requirements. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required. Join our team and help deliver warm Irish hospitality to guests.

Qualifications

• 3 years high-volume, upscale restaurant kitchen experience.
• Ability to write, create and cost out recipes.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations and understand accounting principles.
• Demonstrated leadership in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train and develop kitchen staff.
• Lead operations in the absence of the General Manager.
• Forecast food production, inventory, and labor; schedule accordingly.
• Manage culinary staff performance to ensure efficient kitchen execution.
• Support and implement Shannon Rose culinary programs.
• Enforce recipe adherence, food prep, production and presentation standards.
• Accommodate guest requests and model exceptional guest service.
• Ensure thorough training and communication of company initiatives.

Skills

High-volume kitchen experience

English communication

Food cost management

Recipe development/costing

Cooking methods & equipment

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Position & Perks

The Shannon Rose Irish Pub is looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to join our team and bring great food to life with an Irish kick! Our People believe in warm Irish hospitality and creating a sense of comfort and belonging for every guest. A friendly, inviting pub serving a wide variety of authentic Irish/American fare with perfect pints of favorite brews, live entertainment and the kind of crowds that always ensures a good time!

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your success and well-being:

• Competitive base pay(based on position & experience)
• Quarterly bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Domestic partner benefits
• Flexible spending accounts(health & dependent care)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Dining discounts
• Most locations are closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas
• WOW a Friend Foundation – Support When It Matters Most:Financial assistance for eligible team members experiencing unexpected hardships

Responsibilities

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for the operation of the kitchen in the restaurant, including leading and directing the work of the Culinary Team Members in daily operations.

• Hiring, training and developing hospitality-focused Team Members.
• Assuming leadership of restaurant operations in the absence of the General Manager.
• Utilizing all forecasting systems for food production, inventory, and labor and scheduling.
• Managing the performance of the culinary staff to drive efficient execution of all kitchen operations.
• Supporting and implementing all Shannon Rose Irish Pub culinary programs.
• Consistently enforcing standards for recipe adherence, food preparation, production and presentation.
• Going “above and beyond” to accommodate Guests’ requests and encouraging the same from kitchen staff.
• Ensuring thorough training and communication of all Company initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3 years high volume, upscale restaurant kitchen experience
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary degree strongly preferred.
• Serve Safe/Food Handlers certifications strongly preferred.
• Ability to work a varied schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English – both verbal and written
• Ability to perform basic math calculations and understanding of fundamental accounting principles.
• Demonstrated ability to write, create and cost out recipes.
• Highly skilled in food preparation and cooking methods including proper utilization of cooking equipment, utensils and tools.
• Demonstrated experience with cooking and preparation methods.
• Ability to lead others and thrive in a fast paced environment.