Kitchen Manager / Assistant Manager

Jim N Nicks • Warner Robins, GA

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About The Position

The Kitchen Manager or Assistant Manager is responsible for overseeing all dining room and kitchen systems and operations. This role requires the ability to run effective shifts in all aspects of the restaurant, providing direction, coaching, training, and development for assistant managers and team members. Key responsibilities include ensuring food quality, service standards, safety and sanitation, and adherence to company policies and procedures. The Kitchen Manager communicates goals to the General Manager and Local Owner regularly and maintains effective communication with guests, team members, management, and vendors. The role also involves maintaining cleanliness of facilities, overseeing BOH schedules, managing department inventory, and ensuring staffing levels meet labor goals and guest satisfaction. The Kitchen Manager is responsible for managing budgets, conducting interviews, and ensuring all food and service standards are met to provide a great experience for guests.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Some college preferred.
• Three to five years of high volume full-service restaurant management experience preferred.
• Exceptional leadership and motivational skills.
• Strong guest service focus with the ability to provide an exceptional dining experience.
• Ability to define, measure, and attain financial goals for the restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of all dining room and kitchen systems and operation.
• Run effective shifts in all aspects of the restaurant.
• Provide direction, coaching, training, and development for assistant managers and team members.
• Ensure consistent execution of all systems, standards, and cost controls.
• Establish and communicate goals to General Manager and Local Owner.
• Communicate effectively with guests, team members, management, local owner, and vendors.
• Maintain cleanliness of exterior and interior facilities.
• Oversee BOH schedules and maintain staffing levels.
• Manage department inventory procedures and coach assistant managers.
• Manage BOH budgets including forecasting.
• Assist in hiring for all departments to maintain staffing levels.
• Ensure all food and service standards are met each shift.
• Follow safety procedures and standards when operating equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED