Kitchen Manager

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games • Oklahoma City, OK

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is seeking a Kitchen Manager to join our team! The Kitchen Manager will be responsible for the leadership of the Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Culinary department with a focus on staffing, scheduling & training of hourly staff, cost control, food quality standards, operational procedures, sanitation & cleanliness, health department compliance and staff motivation. This is a full-time salaried manager role with bonuses. The ideal candidate will be experienced with high-volume, full-service restaurants and be relocatable and willing to travel to support other locations. AIKG is growing fast! Some big career opportunities come with being relocatable! The Kitchen Manager will take ownership of a high-volume culinary department and work to create an environment that encourages ownership and accountability by Team Members.

Requirements

• Experience leading high-volume kitchens
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong organizational skills
• Work varying days, nights, holidays and weekends
• Eligible to work in United States
• At least 18 years of age

Nice To Haves

• Five years+ of Kitchen management in a high-volume environment
• Five years+ of private event experience
• Experience working with an event sales team
• Experience with multi-unit, or multi-site strongly preferred
• HACCP or Serv-Safe food safety trained and certificate
• Bi-lingual
• Proven leadership and team skills; ability to motivate and manage all levels of staff
• Strong training and development background
• Strong knowledge of cost controls

Responsibilities

• Lead the unit Culinary Department with integrity and purpose
• Empower staff to deliver exceptional legendary service
• Always support the Andretti Indoor Karting and Games Motto “Striving for Perfection; Achieving Excellence”
• Manage daily, weekly and monthly operations: food product ordering, staffing, scheduling, cleanliness, organization, service timing, and quality product.
• Ensure banquets, buffets and event culinary offerings are consistent with AIKG standards and specifications
• Responsible for compliance with all environment and health board requirements related to the preparation and service of food and beverage
• Responsible for the development of Culinary Staff and Supervisors
• Manage staff training and employee relations
• Assure that Culinary Staff morale is maintained at a high level
• Take an active part in the recruitment and retention of staff
• Manage Culinary department labor and food costs within acceptable budgets
• Ensure site inspections are within acceptable standards
• Manage organization and cleanliness of all food storage, kitchen, and food service areas
• Work closely with Sales Department to ensure proper scheduling and planning for Events
• Oversee, maintain and inventory Culinary Department equipment

Benefits

• KM's get top salaries plus bonus.
• AIKG has the BEST staff, so managers work with and lead motivated professionals!
• Personal/Family Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• $1200 company paid Health Savings Account
• Vacation and Sick time accrued during the first year
• 401k retirement program with generous company match
• Company provided Life Insurance
• Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness and Voluntary Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

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