Summary/Objective

The culinary/kitchen manager reports to the executive chef and is responsible for the assisting with the kitchen operation and compliance with policies and procedures, current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing, as may be directed by the chef, food service, to assure that quality is provided on a daily basis.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Supervises a staff, which involves direct and indirect responsibilities for interviewing, selection, training, motivating, wage and salary recommendations, and performance appraisal.

· Enhances company posture on EEO/ADA by making a good faith effort to recruit, select, develop and retain protected class employees.

· Assures that all unit staff attends required training in communication and safety as established by MMHCC and OSHA guidelines.

· Assists in determining appropriate staffing levels. Makes hiring and firing recommendations to the executive chef.

· Orients and trains staff in proper work practices when they are hired and conducts and evaluates retraining and refresher training.

· Monitors unit staff to assure that they are following established safety and infection control policies and procedures including body mechanics and ergonomics.

· Evaluates safe work practices in job performance reviews.

· Ensures that unit staff actively participates in all fire safety and disaster preparedness drills in a safe and professional manner.

· As a member of the food service unit management team, ensures that all unit staff attends and participates in all training programs established by MMH and OSHA guidelines.

· Maintains safe working conditions and practices in the unit.

· Assures that meals are prepared and delivered on time and in acceptable quantity and quality.

· Provides necessary staff development and training to dietary aides to ensure meals are prepared and served in accordance with established policies and procedures.

· Responds to oral and written feedback from customers on food quality and service.

· Ensures that food service work areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner and in accordance with MMH and government standards.

· Monitors food service staff to assure they are following established safety and sanitary regulations and procedures in the use of equipment and supplies.

· Coordinates production service staffing in support of internal catering activities.

· Prepares and compiles any necessary productivity reports, evaluations, studies, etc.

· Participates in kitchen and committee meetings.

· Complies with all safety rules and regulations.

· Participates in continuing education opportunities for personal growth and development.

Competencies

1. Communication Proficiency.

2. Customer/Client Focus.

3. Diversity and Inclusion.

4. Results Driven.

5. Stress Management/Composure.

6. Excellent Interpersonal Skills.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position manages all employees of the department and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within the department.

Physical Demands

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This position is full-time and regularly requires long hours, weekend work and holidays.

Travel

Some travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

1. High school diploma or GED.

2. Two years of management experience in a kitchen.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. Culinary school certificate or degree.

EEO Statement

Spectrum Restaurant Management Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.