Howlett's Tavern, a local favorite and family owned restaurant, is looking for an experienced, reliable, and motivated Kitchen Manager/Chef.
Who we are looking for: Candidate must be able to execute at a high level for volume and be a great team player. We are looking for someone to wear many hats… from kitchen staff managing, to cooking the line, to inventory and purchasing. You must take pride in your product and be invested in the overall success of the restaurant
Your motto is: "Treat it like yours and one day it will be." - Thomas Keller
Job Responsibilities
· You will be a key holder and responsible for opening the restaurant. Managing prep list for the day, and delegating to kitchen staff.
· You will be responsible for duties such as ensuring that all menu items are prepared, portioned, and presented properly in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner according to all established procedures, performance standards, and specifications
· You will be responsible for cooking tickets along with staff during service hours.
· Ensures customer satisfaction through effective and efficient service and a clean and pleasant environment
· Oversee food purchasing, accounting and maintaining product and supply inventories
· Maintains effective food cost controls
· Creates weekly schedule and adheres to budgeted labor costs
· Hours will consist of a blend of lunch and dinner shifts.
· Reports directly to the Restaurant Owners.
Skills/Requirements:
- Leadership and Culinary experience in a similar volume food service establishment
· Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills are a must
- Ensure proper equipment operation/maintenance; and ensure proper safety and sanitation in the kitchen.
- Must have the ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on food quality and customer service is essential to success in this role.
· Strong leadership and communication skills required
The ideal candidate will:
· Have the ability to develop positive working relationships with all restaurant employees and work as part of a team by helping others as needed or requested
· Have the ability to speak clearly and listen attentively to guests and other employees
· Have the ability to maintain a professional appearance at all times and display a positive and enthusiastic approach to all assignments
· Be able to adapt to changing customer volume levels with a sense of urgency
· Have the ability to demonstrate a complete understanding of the established menu
· Be able to follow instructions for recipes and sanitation guidelines
· Have the ability to be cross-trained in all areas of the kitchen and line
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Shift:
Experience:
- Restaurant: 3 years (Required)
- Restaurant management: 2 years (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
