Foothills Brewing seeks an experienced kitchen manager to work in and manage dinner service in our downtown brewpub. Evening and weekend availability are required. At least 2 years of previous experience in a full-service restaurant kitchen is required and previous management experience is preferred.
Position Summary: Oversee the overall operations of the kitchen. Manage staff to ensure high standards of food quality and efficiency to ultimately deliver excellent customer service. Train, uphold and enforce company policy and procedures. Serve as point of contact for problem resolution. Work to control costs and ensure profitability for the restaurant.
Position Responsibilities:
· Oversee and direct kitchen staff. Responsible for all kitchen operations.
· Oversee the preparation, execution, quality control, and portion control of all food orders
· Oversee the accurate and efficient completion of opening and/or closing procedures
· Maintain performance standards of excellence and motivate team through training, direction and positive role modeling
· Practice and enforce safe food handling procedures and safety procedures
- Offer creative ideas and be flexible with the rapid growth of the business and evolving brand
- · Oversee cleaning and maintenance to ensure the overall good appearance of the kitchen
· Standardize production of recipes to ensure consistent execution and quality of menu items
· Establish high quality standards through planning and pricing of the menu
· Serves as staff liaison to communicate specials and new menu items to servers, kitchen staff and managers
· Assist kitchen staff when necessary by doing whatever is necessary
· Set a good example for the rest of the staff by working hard throughout the shift and following all policies you are enforcing on others
· Alert upper management of any personnel performance issues with staff immediately
· Constantly work to control costs and maintain efficient operation of kitchen
Position Qualifications:
Required
· Previous cooking and kitchen supervisory experience
· Strong leadership skills
· Self-driven and good at prioritizing time
· Strong decision-making skills
· Strong communications skills
· Punctualand dependable
· High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred
· Previous management experience
· Previous full-service restaurant experience
· ServSafe certification
· Proficient in Excel and Word
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Kitchen Management: 2 years (Required)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person
