What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Manager position at BBQ Holdings?
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Kitchen Manager is responsible for the overall operations for the kitchen area of a restaurant. Their main objective is to ensure the kitchen department runs smoothly and complies with safety regulations.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
* Order materials, supplies, and ingredients based on demand.
* Supervise kitchen employees and organize food orders.
* Oversee the food preparation and cooking process.
* Recruit and train kitchen employees in designated stations.
* Monitor inventory levels and perform weekly inventory assessments.
* Schedule work shifts for employees.
* Store all food products in compliance with health and safety regulations.
* Ensure the kitchen is clean and organized.
* Maintain weekly and monthly cost reports.
* Perform all duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Education/Certifications
* High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
*An associate degree in hospitality related field or equivalent is preferred
* A valid drivers licenses is required.
* NRA ServSafe Food and Alcohol certifications preferred
Experience:
* 2 years previous restaurant management experience preferred.
Skills/Competencies:
*Superior people management skills, communication and listening skills required
* Must be self-motivated and detail oriented
* Have a passion for the brand and for teaching others
* Ability to quickly grasp and retain new ideas and concepts and incorporate them into daily work activities is required
* Ability to effectively communicate with others (e.g., with Team Members, Guests, Vendors, etc.) required
* Demonstrated time management and organizational skills required
* Superior listening skills required
* Must be flexible and adaptable to change
* Required to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends and holidays
* Working knowledge of labor laws, health codes, safe food handling and sanitation, alcohol safety, safety and security systems and procedures, and computer operations preferred
* Flexibility to work a minimum of 50 hours per week, with the possibility of additional hours or adjustments based on company and business needs.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
When performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to move throughout the workplace; sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance, stoop, kneel and verbally communicate. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.