The Kitchen Manager (KM) is responsible for all kitchen operations on an opening, mid-, or closing shift, including

supervision of all kitchen staff and staffing levels, safety, and sanitation. The KM ensures that the shift is run in a

smooth manner with a focus on Quality while attending to any unexpected problems or emergencies that may

arise. The KM is responsible for staffing, scheduling, financial goals, and staff development of the kitchen.

Job Responsibilities

· Oversee the human resource function in the kitchen ensuring recruitment, selection, orientation, training,

scheduling and performance management functions meet or exceed company specified criteria.

· Build morale of the kitchen staff by developing, cross-training, and mentoring.

· Ensure restaurant food quality by completing thorough line checks and tasting/testing food on a

consistent basis

· The KM has contributory financial responsibility for food costs, labor costs and kitchen supplies. Must set

operational goals and plans to achieve or exceed written budgets, then direct staff and utilize kitchen

systems, schedules, tools and procedures to attain those goals.

· Work closely with the management team to identify and develop employees for future leadership roles

· Involved in all local store marketing efforts

· Maintain food quality and safety standards, overseeing all phases of food procurement, production and

service.

· Focus on inventory and ordering, storage and rotation, food preparation, recipe adherence, plate

presentation and service/production standards. Standards are achieved through daily line checks and

food reviews, response to guest feedback, ongoing maintenance/housekeeping, and staff training.

Job Requirements

· Must be 21 years old or older

· Minimum of 4 years kitchen management experience

· 2 years of experience in a full-service casual-dining environment preferred

· Ability to work and meet deadlines with minimal supervision

· Working knowledge of all staff functions

· Associate’s / Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, culinary arts, or equivalent experience preferred

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision- different plans to choose from
• Bonus-Quarterly
• Company-paid critical illness, long/short-term disability, and life insurance
• PTO- 2 weeks plus 1-week sick pay during the first year

At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person's age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.   JOB ID: 144661 #post

Jamie Klüg