Back of House Manager

Dartcor•Newark, NJ

12h

About The Position

As the Back of House Manager, you are the strength of our operation, setting the stage for exceptional service and operational excellence. The Back of House (BOH) Restaurant Manager is responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, safety, and efficiency. This role manages kitchen staff, controls costs, maintains inventory, and ensures compliance with health regulations while supporting a smooth collaboration between front and back of house teams.

Requirements

Proven experience in a similar role within a restaurant/tavern environment.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
Excellent time management and multitasking skills to handle a variety of tasks during service.

Nice To Haves

ServSafe Certification is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure timely and consistent food preparation
Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, and portion control
Ensure all recipes and procedures are followed accurately
Hire, train, schedule, and supervise kitchen staff (chefs, line cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers)
Monitor performance and provide coaching, feedback, and discipline when necessary
Foster a positive, efficient, and team-oriented work environment
Ensure compliance with all local health department regulations and food safety standards
Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen and storage areas
Conduct regular safety and sanitation inspections
Manage inventory levels, ordering, and vendor relationships
Control food costs, waste, and shrinkage
Track and analyze kitchen expenses and labor costs
Collaborate with chefs or ownership on menu development and updates
Ensure consistency in taste, portioning, and plating
Monitor customer feedback related to food quality
Work closely with Front of House (FOH) managers to ensure smooth service
Address service issues quickly and effectively
Communicate changes in menu items, availability, or procedures
Oversee kitchen operations during service
Ensure food is prepared to standard and in a timely manner
Manage ticket flow and communication with FOH
Train and support BOH staff
Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen
Support FOH as needed