Kitchen Manager

Pizza Ranch (PR Master)•Wisconsin Rapids, WI

96d•Onsite

About The Position

Pizza Ranch is seeking a passionate, organized leader to manage the kitchen. This role involves leading and developing the Back of House team, overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring food quality and safety, managing inventory and costs, and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment. The Kitchen Manager will also coordinate with the management team, lead by example, and help recruit and retain kitchen staff, ensuring guests receive fresh, high-quality food.

Requirements

Previous kitchen leadership or restaurant management experience preferred.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop others.
Passion for food quality, cleanliness, and operational excellence.
Ability to lead and manage a team in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with inventory, food ordering, and controlling food costs.
Open availability, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Comfortable working a rotating schedule.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Dependable, energetic, and committed to creating a positive team culture.
A servant leader who believes no job is beneath them.
Passion for leading and developing people
Proven record of management, communication, and organizational skills
The ability to prioritize multiple situations
Effective communicator and listener with good oral and written communication skills
Restaurant management experience, preferred
Proficient in basic computer skills
High School graduate or equivalent education
Possess business acumen

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop our Back of House team to ensure every meal meets Pizza Ranch's legendary standards.
Oversee daily kitchen operations, including pizza, chicken, sides, prep, and buffet quality.
Ensure all food is prepared safely, consistently, and according to Pizza Ranch recipes and standards.
Train and mentor team members while creating a positive, high-energy kitchen culture.
Manage food ordering, inventory, and waste to help control costs.
Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe kitchen at all times.
Coordinate with the management team to ensure smooth operations during every shift.
Jump in wherever needed and lead by example during busy meal periods.
Help recruit, develop, and retain an outstanding kitchen team.
Ensure every guest receives fresh, hot, high-quality food every time they visit.
Exceed the expectations of our guests by delivering on the Pizza Ranch Product standards.
Assist the Assistant General Manager in leading the day to day operations and support BOH management of the guest experience through Qualtrics data and feedback.
Drive store level profitability and sales goals by controlling food and labor costs.
Provide genuine care for all of our staff and guests and to create legendary impact to those you come in to contact with.