*Fantastic Opportunity* *100% Scratch Kitchen*Executive Chef / Kitchen ManagerEssential Functions:
- Knowledge of all dining room and kitchen systems and operation. Must demonstrate the ability to run effective shifts inall aspects of the restaurant.
- Provides direction, coaching, training and development for assistant managers and all team members including food quality, service standards, safety and sanitation, and company policies and procedures.
- Ensures consistent execution of all systems, standards and cost controls.
- Responsible for establishing and appropriately communicating goals to General Manager and Local Owner on a regular basis.
- The Executive Kitchen Manager communicates effectively with the guest, team members, management team, local owner, Station 5 team, and vendors.
- Effectively maintains cleanliness of exterior and interior facilities and ensures sufficient supply levels for team members to execute their responsibilities.
- Oversees BOH schedules, effectively maintaining staffing levels, labor goals and guest satisfaction.
- The Executive Kitchen Manager oversees department inventory procedures and is able to coach and develop assistant managers to complete weekly inventory in their area of responsibility.
- Effectively manages BOH budgets including forecasting.
- The Executive Kitchen Manager interviews and assists in the hiring of all departments to maintain appropriate staffing par levels.
- Effectively manages assistant managers and team members to ensure all food and service standards are met each shift and ensures all guests have a great experience.
- The Executive Kitchen Manager follows safety procedures and standards when operating all equipment.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities, work under stress and exercise good judgment.
Chef / Kitchen Manager Experience and Educational Requirements:
- High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED). Some college preferred.
- Three to five years of high volume full-service restaurant management experience preferred.
- Exceptional leadership and motivational skills required.
- Must be able to attract, train, develop and retain the very best Team Members in the industry.
- Exceptionally strong guest service focus with the ability to provide an exceptional dining experience for every guest.
- Ability to define, measure and attain financial goals for the restaurant, with a focus on year-over-year sales growth, guest count increases, effective staffing levels, guest service measurements, cost of goods and labor cost management.
Chef / Kitchen Manager Physical Requirements (Reasonable Accommodations may be requested):Performs duties that require bending, lifting, reaching and turning. Transports items and containers (weighing up to 50 lbs.). Able to stand up to 8 hours or longer if needed.Additional requirements for a Chef / Kitchen Manager include:
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time and work in a restaurant environment.
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
- Ability to talk and hear, and use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate kitchen equipment and other standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; bend, kneel and crouch and climb.
- Climbing ladder and step stool.
- Exposure to heat.
- Dexterity required for handling food items and dishes.
The essential functions and requirements listed in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the restaurant.999