Kitchen Manager (2910, Kilauea)

Kilauea Market Café is an exciting shopping and dining concept located in the Kilauea Lighthouse Village! This grocery and restaurant hybrid features a full-service grocery store, coffee bar, beer and wine bar, made to order food, and an indoor and outdoor dining area. 

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for serving quality food while managing cost and efficient kitchen operations. Oversees all culinary staff, maintains product standards and consistency, enforces operating procedures, implement safe food handling practices, maintains a clean and organized kitchen, while managing a profitable food operation. Candidate would need to be knowledgeable about cooking techniques and procedures, systems operations, staffing strategies, as well as safety and sanitation guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct hands-on teaching and training in kitchen, working closely with cooks, as well as other staff as applicable and assist with food preparation, operation, and execution.
• Train and educate BOH staff on new menu items and changes in procedures for current menu items; monitor and hold staff accountable for implementing the changes.
• Develop production methodologies to increase efficiency, productivity, quality and/or consistency in kitchen. Ensure all equipment and tools are used appropriately.
• Responsible for proper ordering and inventory control. Ensure appropriate use of supplies.
• Hire, coach, train, counsel, and conduct performance evaluations of direct reports.
• Oversee daily production and offer guidance while keeping employees on track and efficient.
• Motivate employees to achieve peak productivity and performance; bring out their strong points and help work through their weaknesses.
• Create an enthusiastic, positive work climate, and energize others.
• Work with store manager to instill company culture, build morale and create an ongoing positive work environment, using established as well as newly developed initiatives.

Education, Training, Skills and Experience Requirements

• AOS Culinary School graduate or related training.
• Passionate culinarian with great palette and sense of presentation.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, adapt to change and work well in environment with time constraints.
• Ability to work flexible schedule including weekend and holidays to accommodate business levels.
• Ability to meet budgets including labor, food, and applicable direct operating costs.
• Ability to set and meet deadlines on time, by working with a sense of urgency.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills, performing work accurately and efficiently while meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Demonstrated effective leadership skills including delegation skills.
• Knowledge of word processing programs: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook
• Must possess a valid TB clearance.

Benefits include competitive wages, flexible schedules, medical insurance, paid vacation, 401k retirement plan with a company match, advancement opportunities, and more! 

With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

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