Kitchen Manager - Willow Tree

Kitchen Manager – Upscale Fast Casual Restaurant

$65,000 - $70,000

Join this fast-growing, upscale, scratch fast-casual restaurant, that leapt into a hot market segment and is growing quickly and profitably in California.

COMPANY

• Now has 12 units and on target to open 5 additional units by end of 2024
• High-volume, all scratch, healthy cuisine
• Leadership team is headed by chefs and food business entrepreneurs who have founded and grown other highly successful fast-casual chains

BENEFITS & FEATURES:

The company believes their staff are the lifeblood of their organization and make sure their team is well trained, taken care of, and having fun.

• Promote from within and strong focus on training
• Excellent work/life balance, with an average 45-50 hour work week
• Outstanding career growth opportunity with this fast-growing company
• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Generous tuition reimbursement and language learning support
• Paid Vacation
• Free meals

YOUR ROLE WITH THE COMPANY:

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for managing all the operations of the ghost kitchen. Primary duties and responsibilities include:

• Supervise, train, and coach staff: Build a strong, positive, and fun work environment where team members are trained and coached to meet their potential
• Strong adherence to SOP’s: Ability to coach team in a positive and timely manner to comply with SOP’s and meet company standards
• Manage the P&L statement, and take corrective actions as needed to meet or beat budget targets
• Ensure food is of the highest quality
• Provide outstanding guest service, and train the team to do so as well
• Meet or exceed all health and safety standards

BACKGROUND PROFILE:

• Minimum 2+ years of experience as a Kitchen Manager (or similar leadership role) with a high volume ($4M+), upscale, scratch, fast-casual restaurant chain/group
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask with an eye toward providing the best customer experience
• Energetic, outgoing and hospitable personality with a “people first” mentality
• Punctual, strong work ethic and commitment to excellence
• Ability to effectively train, mentor and manage hourly team members
• Openness to being coached/mentored
• Spanish language skills are required
• Local candidates only – no relocations

EOE – EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER