Kitchen Manager - BBQ and Casual Dining

Dinosaur Bar-B-QueRochester, NY
Onsite

About The Position

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que began in 1983 as a mobile concession unit serving great Bar-B-Que throughout the Northeast. In 1988, the company opened its first restaurant in Syracuse and has continued to grow to five locations serving delicious Bar-B-Que throughout New York State. We are currently looking for a Kitchen Manager to join our Western, NY team at our Rochester location. At Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, fresh, homemade and high quality aren’t just catchwords; they’re our foundation. From our hickory-smoked Bar-B-Que and homemade salads and sides to our sauces and dry rubs, our commitment to quality is unyielding. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que has gained a reputation far and wide for serving some of the best BBQ in the country in a vibrant and lively setting. Who We Are- "Our Staff is the most colorful. We are as diverse as our guests, and we have a fierce devotion to individuality and respect: respect for our BBQ, respect for each other, and respect for every person that walks through our doors." Satisfy your hunger for meaningful work with Dinosaur BBQ!

Requirements

  • 2+ Full-Service restaurant management experience required.
  • 2+ years of BOH experience required.
  • Knowledge of inventory and budgeting required.
  • High School diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

  • Management of at least 15 staff members preferred.
  • Chef experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide uncompromised excellence at all times, making the Guest and the Bar-B-Que the heart and passion of all they do.
  • Ensures the greatest degree of Hospitality to the Guests.
  • Ensures consistent execution of all BOH systems and profitability by providing and ensuring quality training, coaching, and follow-through.
  • Knowledge and practical application of all Kitchen (Expo, Smokehouse, prep and line quality identifiers and standards) and Dining Room systems and operations (ToGo, Host, Bar, and service standards).

Benefits

  • Competitive pay with bonus program
  • Medical, telemedicine, dental and vision insurance
  • HSA, FSA and Dependent Care FSA
  • Company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Generous PTO and Sick Hours
  • 401 K retirement plan
  • Employee assistance and training program
  • Employee meal program and discounts on Dino merch
  • Work/Life balance
  • Fast-Paced work environment
  • Fun and engaging work place
  • Internal growth/promotions
  • Chance to be part of a great team!
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