Kitchen Manager

Hemisphere Restaurant Services LLC • Blaine, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Tavern Kitchen Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a tavern’s kitchen, ensuring efficient food preparation, compliance with safety and service standards, and a positive work environment for staff. The Tavern Kitchen Manager plays a critical role in delivering a seamless and high-quality dining experience. They lead by example, manage and motivate kitchen staff, and ensure that all operations meet company standards, guest expectations, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of restaurant or hospitality experience, including leadership or progressive responsibility in kitchen management or culinary operations.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to resolve escalated issues.
• Knowledge of food safety and compliance regulations.
• Leadership and team motivation
• Operational efficiency and workflow optimization
• Food safety and sanitation compliance
• Inventory and cost control
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Guest service excellence

Nice To Haves

• This role is ideal for someone who can balance hands-on kitchen work with strategic leadership, ensuring both operational efficiency and a high-quality guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, onboard, schedule, coach, evaluate, and manage department staff to support high performance and engagement.
• Translate organizational goals into actionable plans, aligning the team with service excellence and operational targets.
• Establish and maintain service standards to consistently meet or exceed guest expectations.
• Maintain daily production schedules, manage inventory, oversee food deliveries, ensure proper stock rotation, portion control, and kitchen cleanliness.
• Provide direct assistance with food preparation, portioning, and cleaning while maintaining proper preparation methods.
• Administer performance reviews, coaching, and disciplinary actions in coordination with the Tavern General Manager.
• Ensure adherence to gaming laws, company policies, Title 31, and federal regulations.
• Deliver outstanding guest service in a timely manner, meeting company service culture standards.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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