American Legion Apache Post 27 provides services to military veterans and their families including a place to build community, socialize, have a good meal and enjoy a variety of entertainment. We are currently accepting applications for Kitchen Manager. Our search is for a working Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen staff in providing our guests with a variety of well-prepared meals that help create an enjoyable dining experience. The position offered is full-time, year round covering the high volume winter season as well as the off season. The right candidate will be enthusiastic, creative, and able to adapt as changes arise. If you'd like to lead a fast-paced, energetic and fun team, please submit an application and /or resume including 3 references.
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise all kitchen staff, including cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers, ensuring efficient team management and staff training.
- Oversee food preparation processes to guarantee consistent quality and presentation aligned with brand standards.
- Manage inventory control by monitoring stock levels, ordering supplies, and minimizing waste to optimize food costs.
- Operate POS systems for order processing, cash handling, and sales reconciliation.
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and maintain cleanliness standards across all kitchen areas.
- Coordinate shift schedules, manage labor costs, and oversee daily operations to meet service goals.
- Implement food production procedures for various service styles including quick service, casual dining, fine dining, catering, and banquet events.
- Train staff on food handling techniques, safety protocols, customer service excellence, and operational procedures.
- Monitor customer feedback and resolve any issues promptly to uphold high satisfaction levels.
- Assist in budgeting activities and contribute to the development of strategies that enhance overall restaurant performance.
- Support management in interviewing candidates and onboarding new team members.
Qualifications
·Current Food Safety Manager's License
·Inventory management experience.
· Prior experience supervising, recruiting, scheduling, and training staff.
· Ability to streamline kitchen processes to maintain prompt service times.
· Prior menu development and costing experience.
· Proven ability to develop protocols and procedures to maintaining correct cleaning and sanitation of the kitchen in accordance with state regulations and verify that staff is maintaining proper sanitation levels.
· Prior experience in tracking kitchen finances and the ability to recognize areas of potential waste including but not limited to staffing patterns.
· Ability to execute menu and recipes to ensure consistent quality.
· Experience in establishing food presentation technique(s) and quality standards.
· Experience in maintaining proper equipment operation/maintenance and ensure proper safety and sanitation in the kitchen.
· Experience overseeing special catering events and may also offer food preparation instruction and/or demonstrate food preparation techniques.
· Clean & professional appearance and ability to make a positive impact on employees and customers.
· Adaptability: ability to remain flexible and adaptable to changes in the dining room environment, such as menu updates or unexpected rushes.
· Ability to handle pressure, remain calm and composed and maintain professionalism during demanding situations.
· Physical stamina, ability to stand and walk for extended periods typically four hours or more during a shift.
(Job duties may change, or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.)
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Pay: $45,000.00 per year
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
