Kitchen Manager

Skyline Lodge • Highlands, NC

43d • Onsite

About The Position

Kitchen Manager Hospitality Starts Here: Welcome to The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG), where hospitality is more than a job; it's a family, a lifestyle, and an exciting journey. We believe that by taking care of you, you'll best take care of our guests. It's working. In addition to generous benefits and job openings across 30+ locations, we have internal growth opportunities for everyone who wants it. But most of all, we have heart! Why Us: Founded in 2009 by Steve Palmer, IRHG sets itself apart in the industry by fostering an environment where our people come first. We want to meet you. Come join us in our mission to change the hospitality industry, forever. THE ROLE As a Kitchen Manager are culinarily trained yet an effective and influential leader. Responsible for various deliverables on a daily basis but most specifically focused on people, service and experience. While also mitigating waste risk, overseeing purchasing, inventory and team members schedules. You know that happy food is made by happy chef’s, so you’ll supervise and motivate the kitchen staff, sharing inspiration and ideas with them daily to teach and keep energy high.

Requirements

• 4+ years’ of successful restaurant management experience
• Thrive in high-volume, scratch kitchen, and upscale food focused environments
• Passionate about Internal Hospitality and embrace our core values
• Strong problem resolution skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and a keen eye for detail
• Effective communication skills and the ability to navigate important conversations

Responsibilities

• Advise in training, preparation, and production of all menu items to ensure the highest quality.
• Work with the kitchen staff to establish a consistent schedule, while managing labor costs and anticipating future employment needs.
• Hold the kitchen staff accountable and uphold standards of conduct per handbook expectations.
• Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality and standards.
• Control food costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation; minimizing waste; ensuring high quality of preparation.
• Adhere to all DHEC regulations for cleanliness and sanitation, reporting any accidents.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef to prepare and design menu items.
• Produce high quality plates as it relates to both design and taste, following proper presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Stock and maintain sufficient food product level at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Assist in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Maintain close relationships with local vendors, farms, etc.
• Ensure that the guest experience is the number one goal at the end of all we do.
• Perform a daily walk-through of inventory to determine daily production.
• Conduct proper ordering procedures to maintain par levels of all kitchen products.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay
• Performance-based bonuses (paid quarterly)
• PTO benefits after 90 days
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and more
• Access to a 401K plan with a 50% match on your first 6% investment, along with Roth options
• Zero-interest housing loan program
• Employee discounts at 15 restaurant concepts and growing boutique hotels division
• 4 weeks of PTO for maternity/paternity leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed