Kitchen Manager

Landry's, LLC. • Auburn Hills, MI

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About The Position

Rainforest Cafe is seeking an experienced, hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced, high-volume dining environment. The Kitchen Manager helps maintain exceptional food quality and consistency, achieve strong operational results, and develop and mentor culinary team members. This role assists the Executive Chef with managing back-of-house staff, planning and controlling costs, overseeing inventory and ordering, and maintaining sanitation and organization. The position offers opportunities for leadership development and career growth.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of Kitchen Management experience in a full-service, high-volume dining establishment.
• Strong knowledge of back-of-house operations, including staff supervision, inventory controls, food and labor costs, and product quality.
• Strong communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Stable and progressive work history and a strong work ethic.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of an accredited culinary program.

Responsibilities

• Promote guest satisfaction through a hands-on, lead-by-example management style and a commitment to a “Do Whatever It Takes Attitude.”
• Assist the Executive Chef in managing all back-of-house staff in a high-volume kitchen, including ongoing training, development, and follow-up.
• Achieve or exceed budgeted labor and other cost-center targets through proper planning and execution.
• Assist with weekly and monthly inventories and ordering food and supplies.
• Maintain sanitation procedures and work-area organization while adhering to OSHA regulations.

Benefits

• Extensive and well-rounded training program.
• Continued career development and growth opportunities.
• Employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels.
• Multiple health benefit plans.
• Dental, vision, voluntary life, short-term disability, and flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k).
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid time off.
• Monthly discretionary bonus potential.

What This Job Offers

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