Kitchen Assistant Manager Trainee - Full Time

Buehlens Fresh Foods•Dover, OH

About The Position

The Buehler’s Assistant Kitchen Manager 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. A typical day for an Assistant Kitchen Manager may include: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 expectationsUphold Buehler’s policies regarding a workplace free of harassment, bullying and discriminationWork with Food Service Manager to meet financial goals, control waste and assist with inventoriesIn some locations, assist with Community Room dutiesOther duties as directed or assigned to support total store operations We think you’d be great for this role if you embody the 6 Characteristics of a great Buehler’s teammate: People Minded Enjoy working in a teamwork environment Value positive and friendliness; is dependable and reliable Customer Minded Commit to serving our customers and making each meal special Product Minded Have at least a minimal understanding of food preparation Have high expectations for food quality and appearance Stable Minded Manage stress and keep your composure when it gets busy during the lunch or dinner rush, during special holidays (Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and many others) as well as preparing for large or multiple catered events Detail Minded Work with minimal supervision while being highly productive Enjoy managing and making sure everything runs smoothly Open Minded Provide flexibility with your schedule to accommodate customer demand, which may include some weekends Understand that this is not designed to cover all the duties that are required, and there may be changes to your duties or responsibilities without notice Our legal team wants you to know what’s required for this role: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 Extra Awesome: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 Additional position details: Non Exempt Hourly position 40 hours per week. Store hours, evenings and weekends

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

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