Kitchen Manager - J. Alexander's - J. Alexander's Restaurants

Come join The J. Alexander’s Culinary Team!

A J. Alexander's leader must have thorough knowledge of food service and execution. The Kitchen Manager is responsible for a variety of duties and responsibilities including overseeing the entire operations of the kitchen. They supervise the kitchen staff and makes sure they are performing their duties appropriately. A Kitchen Manager must also make sure the kitchen area meets health and safety requirements, as mandated by law. They will need to plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and delegate responsibility to the staff which ensures the goals and objectives, of the kitchen, are met on a daily basis by the staff. They must maintain a high level of guests’ satisfaction and standards, provide strong leadership, and promote development and team building.

Preferred candidates will have “from scratch” cooking experience in high volume and fast paced kitchens that focus on execution and plate presentation. A bachelor’s degree or culinary degree is preferred, but not required.

The vision of J. Alexander’s is simply to be the highest quality service and food provider in our industry. We do not take any shortcuts in product preparation. Providing our guests outstanding professional service, quality food, and great value is our objective. More than just a set of words, this objective reflects what we are truly passionate about.

Training:

Our Kitchen Managers complete a 10-week training program. You will participate in a hands-on rotational training program, giving you experience working with our first-class culinary and service professionals. The training is intense, and the education is invaluable!

Benefits

·       Health, dental and vision

·       Life insurance

·       Short- & long-term disability

·       Paid time off

·       401K eligibility after 90 days with a company match.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelor's or better.