Kitchen Manager (Design District)

Ascension Coffee Company•Dallas, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Café Kitchen Manager supports the Café General Manager in all aspects of café operations, including hiring, training, scheduling, team leadership, inventory management, profit and loss, hospitality, and food safety. The role is responsible for maintaining a strong commitment to quality and a collaborative approach, and for driving exceptional food preparation and presentation standards established by the Director of Culinary. The position requires at least 45 hours per work week in the café and is not remote. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Restaurant kitchen operations experience.
Food and Beverage Manager certification.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel to all locations.
Ability to work nights and weekends.
Strong team-building skills and clear communication.
Strong organizational skills, problem-solving ability, and resourcefulness.
High initiative and self-management skills, and willingness to take direction.
Ability to stand for extended periods, approximately 8 hours each workday.

Responsibilities

Track kitchen-related financials, including food cost, labor cost, and inventory.
Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
Oversee back-of-house operations and train and manage back-of-house team members.
Drive financial success through strong leadership and active coaching.
Meet deadlines for ordering, inventory, invoice, and schedule submissions.
Maintain excellence in all food received, prepared, held, and presented.
Uphold food quality standards by following company recipes and build sheets.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment for team members and guests.
Ensure equipment is functioning and in working order, find solutions using available resources, and support the General Manager with adherence to the repair and maintenance budget.
Order food accurately to prevent waste and ensure appropriate availability.
Implement Ascension Coffee standards as directed by Brand Leadership.
Participate in special events, including off-site catering and functions.
Receive and implement feedback quickly.
Build strong interpersonal connections with people of all skill levels.
Communicate concepts in ways that individuals understand and respond to with engagement.
Contribute to an inclusive, quality-focused culture through thoughtful communication with team members, customers, and consumers.