Kitchen Manager

Oak Steakhouse Highlands • Highlands, NC

13d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Kitchen Manager, you are culinarily trained yet an effective and influential leader. You will be responsible for various deliverables on a daily basis, focusing on people, service, and experience, while also mitigating waste risk, overseeing purchasing, inventory, and team member schedules. You understand that happy food is made by happy chefs, so you will supervise and motivate the kitchen staff, sharing inspiration and ideas 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

• Ensure the highest quality is coming out of the kitchen by advising in training, preparation, and production of all menu items.
• Work with the kitchen staff to establish a consistent schedule, while managing labor costs and anticipating future employment needs.
• Uphold standards of conduct per handbook expectations by holding the kitchen staff accountable.
• 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, and 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
• 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
• 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: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed