Back of House Manager / Kitchen Manager
We are a busy, fast-paced sports bar and restaurant located in Rhode Island’s East Bay seeking an experienced Back of House Manager / Kitchen Manager to take ownership of our kitchen operations.
This is a hands-on management position for someone who understands that running a successful kitchen goes well beyond cooking. The ideal candidate has previous kitchen management experience, strong organizational skills, and—most importantly—the ability to lead, develop, and hold a team accountable.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all day-to-day Back of House operations
- Recruit, interview, hire, train, discipline, and when necessary, terminate BOH employees
- Create and manage weekly BOH schedules based on business needs and labor targets
- Monitor and control BOH labor costs
- Monitor food costs, waste, portioning, and overall kitchen profitability
- Develop and execute an organized prep plan to ensure the kitchen is properly prepared for high-volume service
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels and assist with ordering and product management
- Enter and maintain new menu items, modifiers, pricing, and other information within the POS system
- Maintain consistency in food quality, presentation, portioning, and ticket times
- Establish systems and procedures that keep the kitchen organized, clean, efficient, and accountable
- Work closely with ownership and Front of House management to improve overall restaurant operations
- Lead by example and be willing to step in wherever needed during busy services
What We're Looking For
Previous Kitchen Manager or BOH management experience is required. We are looking for someone who has experience managing both the operational side of a kitchen and the people working in it.
You should be comfortable making decisions, solving problems, having difficult conversations when necessary, and creating an environment where employees know what is expected of them.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced kitchen professional who wants real responsibility and the ability to make an impact in an established, high-volume restaurant.
Location: East Bay, Rhode Island
Experience: Kitchen Management experience required
Pay: $29.07 - $35.01 per hour
Work Location: In person
