Senior Kitchen Managers- Shy Bird Multiple Locations

Shy Bird; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in Cambridge seeks a Kitchen Manager to oversee all daily kitchen operations. The role demands strong leadership, adherence to food safety standards, and a commitment to delivering a delightful dining experience. Ideal candidates are energetic and passionate about food and service, with opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Monthly bonus available

Paid vacation and sick time

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year in a leadership position in a high-volume environment.
• Certified Food Safety Manager is required.
• Experience working collaboratively with other restaurant managers.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and ensure consistent food quality.
• Oversee cost of goods, ordering, inventory, and waste management.
• Standardize and maintain recipes for menu items.

Skills

Team management

Conflict resolution

Food safety expertise

Ability to motivate

Customer experience focus

Education

Food Safety Manager Certification

At least 1 year of leadership experience

Job description

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About Shy Bird

We are an aspirational and accessible neighborhood restaurant group, offering affordable and approachable food & beverage paired with sincere hospitality. We want to provide a meaningful employee experience that provides for all team members and offers professional growth for those who seek it. We firmly believe in the role of restaurants in strengthening communities and positively impacting the lives of our employees and guests.

About Shy Bird

We are an aspirational and accessible neighborhood restaurant group, offering affordable and approachable food & beverage paired with sincere hospitality. We want to provide a meaningful employee experience that provides for all team members and offers professional growth for those who seek it. We firmly believe in the role of restaurants in strengthening communities and positively impacting the lives of our employees and guests.

Position Overview and Expectations

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic kitchen leader with a focus on consistent execution and results. Shy Bird’s Kitchen Manager will lead and drive all daily kitchen operations at the restaurant. The expectations of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Team management and supervisory
• Scheduling to costed schedules
• Cost of goods oversight, ordering, inventory and waste management
• Work with teamto standardize and maintainrecipes for all items
• Maintain order guides and order accurately and efficiently
• Food safety expertise and practice
• Consistent prep production and menu execution
• Conflict resolution and team motivation
  
  

Experience And Skills

• You have at least 1 years in a leadership position in a high-volume, fast-paced environment (quick service or fast casual restaurant experience preferred)
• You are Food Safety Manager Certified
• You have the proven ability to lead, motivate, and build a cohesive kitchen team
• You are passionate about making and serving high-quality, consistent, delicious food
• You collaborate with other restaurant managers to maintain a welcoming, fun work environment for both front and back of house team members
• You obsess about the customer experience, and speak up when the food isn’t up to your standards
• You have a bias for action, correcting mistakes and finding creative solutions
• You are fair and polite, seeking the good in others and assuming positive intent
  
  

Compensation

• $65,000-$78,000Annual Salary (based on experience)
• Monthly Bonus Available
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• An evolving career path with future opportunities for professional development
  
  

Acerca de Shy Bird

Somos un grupo de restaurantes de barrio, ambicioso y accesible, que ofrece comida y bebidas asequibles y accesibles, con una hospitalidad genuina. Queremos brindar una experiencia significativa a nuestros empleados que beneficie a todos los miembros del equipo y promueva el crecimiento profesional de quienes la buscan. Creemos firmemente en el papel de los restaurantes para fortalecer las comunidades e impactar positivamente la vida de nuestros empleados y clientes.

Descripción general del puesto y expectativas

Buscamos un líder de cocina experimentado y entusiasta que se centre en la ejecución y los resultados consistentes. El gerente de cocina de Shy Bird dirigirá e impulsará todas las operaciones diarias de cocina en el restaurante. Las expectativas del puesto incluyen, entre otras:

• Gestión y supervisión de equipos
• Programación según cronogramas presupuestados
• Supervisión del costo de los bienes, pedidos, inventario y gestión de residuos
• Trabajar con el equipo para estandarizar y mantener recetas para todos los artículos
• Mantener guías de pedidos y realizar pedidos de forma precisa y eficiente
• Experiencia y práctica en seguridad alimentaria
• Preparación, producción y ejecución del menú consistentes
• Resolución de conflictos y motivación del equipo
  
  

Experiencia y habilidades

• Tiene al menos 1 año en una posición de liderazgo en un entorno de alto volumen y ritmo rápido (se prefiere servicio rápido o experiencia en un restaurante informal y rápido)
• Usted está certificado como Gerente de Seguridad Alimentaria
• Tiene la capacidad demostrada de liderar, motivar y construir un equipo de cocina cohesionado
• Te apasiona preparar y servir comida deliciosa, consistente y de alta calidad
• Colabora con otros gerentes de restaurantes para mantener un ambiente de trabajo acogedor y divertido para los miembros del equipo tanto del frente como del back-office
• Te obsesionas con la experiencia del cliente y denuncias cuando la comida no está a la altura de tus estándares
• Tienes predisposición a la acción, a corregir errores y a encontrar soluciones creativas
• Eres justo y educado, buscas el bien en los demás y asumes intenciones positivas
  
  

Compensación

• Salario anual de $65,000 a $78,000 (según experiencia)
• Bono mensual disponible
• Vacaciones y licencia por enfermedad pagadas
• Una trayectoria profesional en constante evolución con futuras oportunidades de desarrollo profesional
  
  

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