Grind Burger Kitchen is a scratch burger concept in search of a Kitchen Manager! We are part of Uffda Hospitality (Grind Burger Kitchen, Smor Nordic Bakery and Oskar's Slider Bar), and are looking for an individual that can come in, hit the ground running and grow along with us! Grind requires a Kitchen Manager that will support and ensure the daily operation of the kitchen, while considering food and labor costs. This individual will provide a superior casual dining experience by being consistent and detail oriented while serving high quality food. This is a hands-on management job. Our mission is to prepare and serve food that defies the perception of a burger restaurant and to compete with the best restaurants in Louisville and the region. We are not "Just a burger place", we are so much more! We hand trim and grind our beef every day. We bake our own buns. We make 95% of the food we serve from scratch. We are not playing around here! This position grown into Sous and Chef.
Responsibilities
- Direct kitchen operations including; food preparation, cooking and cleanup
- Inspect raw and cooked food to guarantee that the highest quality products are prepared and served to customers
- Assign tasks, supervise all kitchen staff in the preparation and presentation of food
- Maintain control of kitchen to ensure all tasks are carried out efficiently and effectively
- Maintain kitchen equipment; schedule repairs and additional maintenance as needed
- Resolve issues so that customers continue to receive their orders in a timely manner
- Ticket times should be between 15-20, and never over 45 minutes * Make sure that all kitchen staff adhere to food safety and hygiene regulations to ensure a clean and sanitary kitchen
- Maintain Kitchen Handlers and ServSafe Licenses for you and all shift lead staff * Ensure company policy and brand standards
- Optimize profits by controlling labor costs and food costs, through ordering/inventory, this includes handling ordering and delivery
- Percentage of food and labor kept at or below 30%
- Direct monthly inventory
- Maintain vendor relationships * Collaborate with the General Manager, Director of Operations and Owners to align kitchen operations with the overarching goals of the establishment
- Independently propose as well as collaborate with executive chef on the creation of menu items and specials that fall in line with the Grind brand standard
- Display a passion for the business through outstanding leadership
- Communicate effectively with all staff, managers and owners
- Create fun in a fast-paced and stressful environment
- Hiring, training, scheduling and developing new hourly team members
- Review hourly employees on a quarterly basis * Use and maintain information on Breadcrumb, Dolce Scheduling and Simple Order
- Any additional responsibilities needed to ensure the success of the kitchen and business.
- * This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. This position description is subject to revision at any time.
Job Qualifications
- Significant management experience
- Strong background in linework and efficiency
- Ability to build positive working relationships with vendors
- Excellent leadership and team building skills
- Ability to problem solve and communicate effectively
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Google Docs and Email Communication
- Ability to multi-task in a high pressure environment
- Interest in great food!
- Post-secondary education in culinary field a plus
Physical Demands:
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs throughout any assigned shift unassisted.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
- Ability to climb and balance on a step stool/ladder.
- Ability to stoop, kneel and crouch.
- Ability to sustain repetitive arm and hand motion.
Benefits
- We are working on offering medical insurance
- Paid vacation/sick days after 90 days
Hours: 35-40
Job Type: Full-time
Hourly: $22+/hr Starting. Salary and raise after 60 days or sooner.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
