Kitchen Manager

Harmons•Salt Lake City, UT

2d•$86,000•Onsite

About The Position

GENERAL PURPOSE: The purpose of this position is to ensure that the kitchen department maintains quality standards and profitability. This person will train and mentor all kitchen associates and know all aspects of the department. This person will also determine production and inventory levels for the department. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Follows established departmental and store policies and procedures Ensures the quality and freshness of all products and services the kitchen provides Responsible for maintaining appropriate product assortment and inventory levels Confirms pricing accuracy and signage for all products, paying particular attention to ad items Ensures the kitchen is cleaned and sanitized daily and meets the company standards for appearance Delivers excellent customer service to all customers Ordering product and creating production sheets to meet the needs of the kitchen based on past and projected sales Completes assigned tasks efficiently and in a timely manner Sets a professional and positive example to others Communicates openly and frequently with Store Director, Director of Kitchen Operations, and other support teams Ensures company standards for safety, sanitation, and productivity are maintained Teaches, mentors, and educates associates to help them be successful members of the team Provides honest, direct, and constant feedback to associates regarding their performance and areas of improvement; assesses associate performance and influences promotion, discipline, etc. Promptly addresses and resolves associates’ concerns and/or grievances Writing the kitchen schedule to ensure coverage and meet labor goals Quarterly inventory of all department products MARGINIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs other job-related duties as assigned. NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS: Consistent and daily interaction with store associates Consistent and daily interaction with customers

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required, college education preferred
five years of kitchen or restaurant management experience preferred
or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Current Food Handler’s Permit
Ability to professionally and appropriately handle conflict
Must enjoy working with and handling products
Should have a passion for preparing, cooking, and eating food particularly fresh items
Ability to interpret policies and procedures
Excellent organization and planning skills
Must possess solid communication skills, including verbal and listening skills in order to effectively and efficiently communicate with and manage diverse groups of people
Ability to professionally and appropriately handle conflict
Must possess the ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for one’s own success as well as the success of your team
Required to make logical, significant decisions using general, recognized analytical skills and techniques
Must possess integrity, a positive attitude, be mission-driven, and be self-directed with a demonstrated passion for Harmons’ mission and commitment to working collaboratively
Continually strives to be product minded, customer minded, personnel minded, detailed, forward focused, and consistent
Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays

Responsibilities

Follows established departmental and store policies and procedures
Ensures the quality and freshness of all products and services the kitchen provides
Responsible for maintaining appropriate product assortment and inventory levels
Confirms pricing accuracy and signage for all products, paying particular attention to ad items
Ensures the kitchen is cleaned and sanitized daily and meets the company standards for appearance
Delivers excellent customer service to all customers
Ordering product and creating production sheets to meet the needs of the kitchen based on past and projected sales
Completes assigned tasks efficiently and in a timely manner
Sets a professional and positive example to others
Communicates openly and frequently with Store Director, Director of Kitchen Operations, and other support teams
Ensures company standards for safety, sanitation, and productivity are maintained
Teaches, mentors, and educates associates to help them be successful members of the team
Provides honest, direct, and constant feedback to associates regarding their performance and areas of improvement; assesses associate performance and influences promotion, discipline, etc.
Promptly addresses and resolves associates’ concerns and/or grievances
Writing the kitchen schedule to ensure coverage and meet labor goals
Quarterly inventory of all department products
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.