Back of House Manager

The Friendly Toast•Burlington, VT

1d•$65,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Friendly Toast is a unique “all day brunch and bar” restaurant with an eclectic, scratch-made menu. While our tried-and-true recipes are delivered uniformly across our locations, we are constantly creating new dishes for our ever-changing specials menu, allowing our chefs to show off their culinary talents. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about food, possesses strong leadership qualities, and thrives in a dynamic environment. We pride ourselves on our safe and healthy workplace and our "come as you are" mentality. We believe in fun and flare, as much as we believe in passion and progress. Be part of an energetic team dedicated to delivering top-tier dining experiences while advancing your leadership skills in a supportive environment.

Requirements

Experience in a management role in a restaurant or hospitality setting
Strong leadership and communication skills
Ability to manage a team and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
Passion for creating scratch-made dishes using fresh, local ingredients
Flexibility to work weekends, and holidays
Food safety and planning
Must be ServSafe certified.
Will uphold all ServSafe guidelines.
Reliable and punctual

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operations of the kitchen, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation
Manage a team of culinary professionals, including scheduling, training, and performance evaluations
Ensure that food safety and sanitation standards are met and maintained at all times
Collaborate with the front of house team to ensure a seamless and enjoyable dining experience for our guests
Manage inventory and ordering of all kitchen supplies and ingredients
Ensure that all kitchen equipment is properly maintained and serviced
Enforce sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance of kitchen and dining areas.
Ensure compliance with operational standards, company policies, federal/state/local laws, and ordinances.
Responsible for ensuring consistent high quality of food preparation and service.
Maintain professional restaurant image, including restaurant cleanliness, proper uniforms, and appearance standards.
Estimate food and beverage costs.
Work with office staff for efficient provisioning and purchasing of supplies.
Supervise portion control and quantities of preparation to minimize waste.
Estimate food needs, place orders with distributors, and schedule the delivery of fresh food and supplies.
Ensure that proper security procedures are in place to protect employees, guests and company assets.
Ensure a safe working and guest environment to reduce the risk of injury and accidents.
Completes accident reports promptly in the event that a guest or employee is injured.
Manage shifts which include: daily decision making, scheduling, planning while upholding standards, product quality and cleanliness.
Investigate and resolve complaints concerning food quality and service.