What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Manager position at New Hampshire Fisher Cats?
Position Overview:
The Kitchen Manager is responsible for effectively and profitably managing kitchen operations for all baseball and non-baseball events at Delta Dental Stadium. This position reports to the Director, Food & Beverage.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for all Stadium Food Production staff in the execution of food service during (but not limited to) games, special events, player meals, staff meals, and suite food.
- Oversees overall food prep and presentation and ensures to maintain quality and proper presentation of all food products.
- Ability to motivate and encourage the kitchen staff while creating a positive environment.
- Responsible for training in all food production areas to include but not limited to Picnics, Concessions, and Suites.
- Responsible for maintaining and regular cleaning of Food & Beverage equipment and locations.
- Ensuring best practices for safety and sanitation in the kitchen in accordance with New Hampshire Health Department regulations.
- Ensures timely delivery of food to Teams, Staff and Suites.
- Identify and execute strategies to expedite service and production.
- Assist with placing food & beverage orders as well as ensuring proper par levels of product.
- Complete necessary reports and paperwork as they relate to the kitchen operation.
- Responsible for warehouse operations, which includes putting away products as they are delivered, assigning duties to warehouse staff and keeping areas organized.
- Perform other related duties, tasks, and responsibilities as required; this role will support other departments as needed
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must have 2 years of culinary management experience.
- Experience in High Volume food production.
- Serve Safe Certified Preferred (this will be required once hired)
- Ability to effectively multi-task and communicate in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor in the face of adversity.
- Ability to be at the stadium for long hours including night, weekend, and holiday events.
- Culinary or Hospitality experience in a stadium or entertainment venue preferred but not required.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.