Culinary Manager (Kitchen Manager)

As a Restaurant Culinary Manager, you will be responsible for the daily operations of all back-of-the-house functions for your assigned restaurant and for providing the finest food for our customers. This will include leadership of all kitchen employees as well as ensuring that all recipes, food preparations and presentations meet Bonefish's specifications and commitment to quality

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Your specific duties as a Restaurant Kitchen Manager will include:

* Directing and checking the progress of the prep staff and checking for food quality and consistency

* Assisting in the hiring and training of back-of-the-house employees

* Checking all kitchen equipment / food production areas and setting it up for daily use to maximize productivity and minimize waste

* Enforcing safety and sanitary practices, maintenance, and regulatory compliance for the kitchen area

* Ensuring that operational basics and standards are adhered to including line checks, testing, training, recipe adherence, window management, cook times, etc.

* Ensuring that all menu items are made according to recipe and presented to Bonefish Grill specifications

* Managing staffing levels and shift assignments

* Keeping kitchen, dish, and storage areas clean and organized

* Checking and balancing product inventory from previous day of business as well as placing food and supply orders

* Setting excellent customer service and work examples

JOB REQUIREMENTS

As a Restaurant Kitchen Manager, you must be dependable, self-reliant, and passionate about great food and exceptional customer service. It is vital that you combine strong organizational and prioritization skills with professional dedication and a team-oriented attitude.

Specific qualifications for the position include:

* 3 Years of previous Culinary Management (Kitchen Management) experience

* Solid knowledge of food and food measurements

* Strong/Stable work history

* Availability to work a flexible schedule

* Legal authorization to work in the United States

* Minimum 21 years of age

* Certification in food safety and sanitation, preferred

* Bilingual a plus

Perks & Benefits that we offer at Bonefish Grill:

We offer a comprehensive benefits and perks package. As a manager, you are eligible for benefits on the first of the month following or coinciding with your hire date or promotion date.

• PTO (Paid Time Off) to take the time for you!
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision
• Company-paid Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Health Rewards
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Buy-Up Short- and Long-Term Disability (with Buy-Up options)
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pre-Legal Services Plan
• Rx for pet’s prescription savings program
• Comp meal benefits
• Employee discounts with Perks at Work
• Best-in-class training and development programs
• Rewards and recognition programs (we appreciate all that you do)

Compensation Range: Varies by Location -

Bloomin' Brands, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V are encouraged to apply.