Day-Time Only Kitchen Manager
Full time | Salt Lake City, Utah
Hub & Spoke Diner seeks an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead the back of house team and help manage all kitchen functions. The Kitchen Manager is a daytime-only position and reports to the General Manager. The Kitchen Manager is responsible for food purchasing, food prep and maintenance of food quality, kitchen sanitation and cleanliness, training and managing employees in cooking, prep, plate presentation, portion control, and sanitation and cleanliness. If you love the restaurant/ hospitality industry and have been looking for a local company where you can be a major contributor, this position is for you.
Job Responsibilities
- Be part of the management team to where you help drive excellence day-to-day and are a helpful problem solver for customers and employees.
- You will hire, train and manage back of house staff on all aspects of the job, including prep, cooking & presentation; food safety & standards; and cleaning & maintenance.
- As kitchen manager, you’ll be responsible for scheduling the back of house team to ensuring proper staffing levels, and work closely with the General Manager to develop a positive partnership with the front of house team.
- You will develop processes to deliver consistently great food & experiences for our guests and continuously to look for areas to improve.
- You’ll direct the flow of the kitchen during the busiest times so the restaurant can optimize revenue to the fullest, while maintaining quality and without sinking the ship.
- You will organize all details of kitchen operations - from delivering consistently high-quality food, to managing inventory, ordering & deliveries, to compliance with health & safety standards, to managing costs and improving profitability.
- You’ll work a fixed schedule Thurs-Mon with occasional filling in for specific roles when we’re short staffed or have a private event. But our daytime hours mean no ongoing evening or late-night shifts.
You’re a Great Fit for This Role If
- You have 3+ years work experience as a kitchen manager or chef at a full-service restaurant (not including fast food, hotels or dining halls) and current ServSafe permit.
- You’re energized by people, work well in a team, and can communicate effectively with employees and customers in person, on the phone, and in writing.
- You have solid food preparation/ cooking knowledge with a willingness to be coached and learn more.
- You’re resilient and can solve problems under pressure. You know growth comes from embracing challenging and unpredictable days.
- You understand that running a great business means running a profitable business, and you look for ways to improve revenue and profitability.
- You have solid computer skills. Familiarity with restaurant management software (Toast POS) is a plus.
- Certification or graduation from culinary school is a plus, but not required.
- Proficiency in English required, Spanish-speaking is a plus.
Compensation & Perks
- Salary $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Daytime schedule (no evenings or late nights!)
- Health & dental insurance available
- Paid time off
- House account
About Us
Hub & Spoke Diner is a modern American diner in Salt Lake City serving creative, updated takes on comfort food classics. We love creating new versions of old classics, but our preparation is still old-school. Our from-scratch kitchen team still cuts veggies by hand, makes sauces and dressings from scratch, and works with local businesses and suppliers for quality products and services.
Hub & Spoke Diner serves breakfast, lunch and brunch, plus wine, beer, spirits, craft cocktails and our famous boozy shakes. We also have a full espresso bar and coffee shop inside the diner.
We're a local, family-owned business focused on providing delicious and unique food, and friendly service, in a comfortable restaurant environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Shift:
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work daytimes Thursday-Monday (Tues & Wed off) as your regular schedule?
Work Location: In person
