Kitchen Manager (Tinys No. 5) - Tiny Boxwoods

We are looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen team. Hours and schedule may vary. We are not open on Mondays and close at 2pm o...Job purpose: Tiny Boxwoods Production Kitchen Managers care deeply about our culture and will provide a key role in contributing to our customer satisfaction while emulating our company standards and values at all times. The kitchen manager is responsible for the overall operations for the back of house and kitchen area of the restaurant. Kitchen managers direct staff, purchase food and stock, and make sure all staff is trained on proper food preparation and kitchen safety techniques

 

Duties and responsibilities: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The primary job duties and responsibilities of being a Kitchen Manager include but are not limited to the following:

Supervises kitchen personnel, cooks and dishwashers during shift

Assistance with employment and termination decisions

Disciplining staff; providing verbal and written warnings

Oversee and ensure that Tiny Boxwoods policies on employee performance appraisals are followed and completed

Provides constructive advice to employees, problem solving in difficult situations

Training of new employees; knowledge of company rules, policies and procedures

Training and supervision of kitchen personnel in safety operations of all kitchen equipment and utensils

Develop and cross train all team members

Manage shift labor costs; schedule labor as required by anticipated business activity while ensuring all positions are staffed when and as needed

Completes all required daily paperwork, including manager logs, reports, inventory, checklists and schedules in an organized and timely manner

Responsible for ordering and receiving food products, following health and sanitation standards

Must monitor quality control and guest satisfaction

Ensures staff are working efficiently and productively

Oversees the training of kitchen personnel in cleanliness and sanitation practices, assigns side work to staff

Must ensure employees adhere to sanitation, safety and food regulations

Anticipates kitchen needs and fills in where needed to ensure service standards and efficient operations

Attend and participate in weekly management meetings, bringing suggestions for improvements

Controls food portions for a balanced food cost, manages food waste

Must be passionate about food

Must be able to work and prep all stations (AM and PM)

Must learn and be knowledgeable of the food menus

Must be able to read and accurately follow standardized recipes to ensure a consistent product and ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served in the Tiny Boxwoods standard

Organize timing of food preparation for service

Must be able to maintain a positive attitude and work ethic under extreme stress

Must treat others with respect at all times

Can handle and manage in a fast-paced environment

Performs up to company standards and expectations for management

Must be an example to staff in maintaining a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance, meeting the Pressed and Tailored standard

Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language (English)

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Tiny Boxwoods Productions require the minimum qualifications required to successfully perform the position of Kitchen Manager. Qualifications include:

Culinary and management experience

Strong leadership skills

Texas Food Handlers Management certificate

Excellent problem solving skills

Flexible availability

Capacity to multitask

Close attention to detail

Strong communication skills