Kitchen Manager (Hourly)

One Off Hospitality Group Ltd•Oak Park, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Hourly Kitchen Manager needed at Publican Quality Bread bakery in Oak Park. For almost 30 years, One Off Hospitality has developed and operated some of Chicago’s most beloved places to eat and drink. We are a group of people – chefs, hospitality veterans, managers and creators – who believe in the power of treating our guests like family and our restaurants like home. Flexible Hours/Weekends availability needed! Candidate must have experience with bakery management and savory! The Kitchen Supervisor supports the Head Chef & General Manager with daily needs, serving as a key person when managers are not present. Ideally, we are looking for a hybrid person who can fill in both BOH or FOH.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED graduate
Minimum 5 years of overall BOH experience
Food Handler Certification required
Ability to handle stress under pressure
Willingness to maintain a clean, healthy, and safe working environment
Ability to coordinate multiple activities with attention to detail
Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision
Experience with bakery management and savory
Flexible Hours/Weekends availability needed

Nice To Haves

Hybrid person who can fill in both BOH or FOH

Responsibilities

Maintains high quality and consistency in all BOH processes
Leads by example; know that all BOH employees look to you for guidance regarding cooking technique, behavior and work ethic
Teaches each staff member proper technique and execution
Promotes cooperative effort, team spirit and good morale among all employees
Focuses on improving food cost (ensures proper product rotation, utilization and inventory to ensure minimum waste, etc.)
Focuses on safety and health regulations (ensures proper hand washing, PPE usage, safety food prep, etc.)
Assists with managing kitchen inventory
Assists with training new staff members
Takes a proactive approach to facility maintenance
Maintains strong lines of communication with entire leadership team and staff to drive the success of the restaurant
Helps with duties of other employees (i.e. line cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers, etc.) when necessary because of an unexpected absence or extra volume
Has a strong understanding of company background, core values and philosophy
Performs other administrative tasks as will be communicated by superiors
Performs other work-related duties as assigned
Maintains composure under pressure