JOB TITLE: KITCHEN MANAGER
REPORTS TO: VP OF OPERATIONS
SUMARY OF POSITION
Directly oversees all kitchen operations, including food purchasing, preparation, and production, while ensuring the highest standards of food quality, sanitation, and cleanliness. Responsible for training and developing kitchen staff in food preparation techniques, cooking methods, plate presentation, portion control, cost management, and compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to Don Strange recipes, portioning, cooking, serving, timing, presentation standards, and applicable dietary requirements
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Make employment and termination decisions including interviewing, hiring, evaluating and disciplining kitchen personnel as appropriate
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Provide orientation of company and department rules, policies and procedures and oversee training of new kitchen employees
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Fill in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations
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Prepare all required paperwork, including forms, reports and schedules in an organized and timely manner
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Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in working condition through personal inspection and through preventative maintenance
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Work with management to plan and price menu items, establish portion sizes and prepare standard recipe cards for all new menu items
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Ensure that all products are ordered according to predetermined product specifications and received in correct unit count and condition and deliveries are performed in accordance with Don Strange receiving policies and procedures
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Control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes and waste control procedures
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Oversee and ensure that policies on employee performance appraisals are followed and completed on a timely basis
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Schedule labor as required by anticipated business activity while ensuring that all positions are staffed when and as needed and labor cost objectives are met
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Be knowledgeable of company policies regarding personnel and administer prompt, fair and consistent corrective action for any violations of company policies, rules and procedures
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Oversee the training of kitchen personnel in safe operation of all kitchen equipment and utensils
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Responsible for training kitchen personnel in cleanliness and sanitation practices
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Responsible for maintaining appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, other equipment and food storage areas
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Check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points
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Provide available safety training in first aid, CPR, lifting and carrying objects and handling hazardous materials, when applicable
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
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A minimum of 5 years of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook, expediter, catering cook
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Proven work experience as a Kitchen Manager, Restaurant Manager, or Chef
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Hands-on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredients
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At least 2 years of experience in a similar management capacity
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Knowledge of a wide range of recipes and mathematical ability to scale recipes as needed
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Organizational and conflict management skills
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Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced work environment
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Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations
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Must be able to communicate clearly with management, kitchen, sales and production personnel
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Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends
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Certification from a culinary school or degree in Restaurant Management is a plus
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Be able to reach, bend, stoop, frequently lift up to 50 pounds, and work in a standing position for long periods of time
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Valid Texas driver’s license, proof of valid auto insurance, and ability to drive company vehicles
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Must hold a current, valid Food Manager Certification throughout employment
DETAILS
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This is a full-time, on-site position
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Flexible scheduling and an energized environment
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Competitive pay with advancement opportunities
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Workday meals (most days)
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Weekly pay
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PTO accrued after one year of full-time employment
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Health insurance available to eligible full-time employees
