Kitchen Manager - The Swanson

Kitchen Manager Job Summary

Successful fast paced restaurant is looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee daily operations. In this role, you oversee the kitchen and other back-of-house staff. As part of your staff management responsibilities, you hire and train new employees, complete the weekly schedule, and ensure compliance with food safety regulations. You also place food orders, working with staff to reduce food waste. Applicants must have experience working in a high-volume kitchen, preferably in a fine dining environment.

Kitchen Manager Duties and Responsibilities

· Hire and train kitchen employees

· Oversee schedule of kitchen employees

· Help oversee daily restaurant operations

· Manage food inventory, placing food and beverage orders as needed

· Work with staff to reduce food waste

· Ensure compliance with food safety regulations

· Responsible for equipment maitanance

· Cleanliness of Kitchen and Supplies

Responsibilities

Manage kitchen staff and coordinate food orders

Ensure quality and taste of food in compliance

Supervise food prep and cooking

Check food plating and temperature

Establish portion sizes

Schedule kitchen staff shifts

Price menu items in collaboration with the Restaurant Manager

Order food supplies and kitchen equipment, as needed

Train kitchen staff on prep work and food plating techniques

Store food products in compliance with safety practices (e.g. in refrigerators)

Keep weekly and monthly cost reports

Work in positions were needed to ensure a smooth operation.

Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen area

Kitchen Manager Requirements and Qualifications

· Culinary degree or training a plus

· Experience working in a high-volume restaurant kitchen is required

· Prior restaurant management roles preferred

· Organizational and time management skills

· Excellent organizational skills

· Conflict management abilities

· Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced work environment

· Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends.

· Certification from a culinary school or degree in Restaurant Management is a plus

· Serv Safe Preferred

· Excel and Word Knowledge

Competitive Salary based on experience. No late nights.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Shift:

10 hour shift

12 hour shift

8 hour shift

Day shift

Night shift

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Kitchen management: 5 years (Required)

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Required)

Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person