Assistant Kitchen Manager - Full-Time
About The Position
The Buehler’s Restaurant Lead is responsible for all aspects of Front of House (FOH) or the dining area to ensure that our loyal customers have an exceptional dining experience each and every time they choose to dine with us. This position requires working closely with our Food Service team to ensure that each meal is delivered to the customer in a timely manner. The Restaurant Lead will support the Tipped Server by assisting with seating, drink orders, and bussing. Restaurant Leads will not take tables from start to finish. One of our company strategies is to become the Best in Food Service and that starts with one meal at a time. Come join us if you like to oversee a restaurant as we strive to become the Best in Food Service.
Requirements
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Able to occasionally be required to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 40# and occasionally 60#
- Manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures
- Able to work within our kitchen environment that includes equipment such as an oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer and chef’s knives…so frequently you will be exposed to heat, steam, fire and noise
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disability to perform the essential functions
Nice To Haves
- Previous Assistant Kitchen Manager or Kitchen Manager experience or familiarity with food service operations
- Demonstrates leadership skills and growth potential
- Self-driven and goal motivated
Responsibilities
- Greet and seat our customers in a timely manner as they enter the restaurant
- Ensure the customer is timely greeted by the server, a drink order is taken and assist if needed
- Ensure the tables are cleaned and sanitized promptly after customers leave and assist busser as needed
- Assist with server duties to ensure customer satisfaction and overall efficiency
- Hire, onboard and train new employees for FOH, along with ongoing training for existing employees
- Schedule FOH employees to ensure proper coverage for the lunch and dinner rush and during special holidays
- Schedule FOH employees and possibly attend catering events as needed
- Responsible for employee recognition, retention and engagement
- Assist BOH as needed with catering, food prep including operating the grill, fryers, and related equipment
- Set-up, organize, and prepare food using established production procedures and systems if needed
- Comply with sanitation, health and personal hygiene standards, and housekeeping to keep all work areas clean
- Observe proper food handling techniques and pass required food safety courses
- Store food properly and safely, mark and date item
- Follow procedures for keeping yourself, our customers, and coworkers safe
- Responsible for ordering, maintaining stock levels and inventories
- “Table Touches” to make sure we exceed customer expectations
- Uphold Buehler’s policies regarding a workplace free of harassment, bullying and discrimination
- Work with Food Service Manager to meet financial goals, control waste and assist with inventories
- In some locations, assist with Community Room duties
- Other duties as directed or assigned to support total store operations
Benefits
- Employee-owned chain
- Equal opportunity employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
