Kitchen Manager 521

PT’s Taverns•Spring Valley, NV

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Tavern Kitchen Manager, you play a critical role in delivering a seamless and high-quality dining experience. You are responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, ensuring that food preparation flows efficiently and consistently meets both safety standards and guest expectations. You lead by example, managing and motivating the kitchen staff while maintaining a positive, productive work environment. Your ability to address and resolve escalated guest or team member concerns ensures smooth service and supports overall operational success.

Requirements

2 years of restaurant or hospitality experience; includes leadership or progressive responsibility in kitchen management or culinary operations
Proven track record of effective decision-making under pressure and in dynamic environments
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to influence, coach, and resolve conflict across all levels of the organization
Ability to adapt leadership style to support changing business needs and team dynamics
Commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and high-performing workplace culture
Proactive problem-solving mindset with a focus on accountability and continuous improvement
Skilled in prioritizing and managing multiple responsibilities to meet deadlines and drive results
Ability to access and input information using a moderately complex computer system
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word; familiarity with collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams
At least 21 years of age
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Ability to effectively communicate in English, both written and verbal
Obtain and maintain all work cards as required by the company
Verify right to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Culinary degree or certification preferred

Responsibilities

Recruit, onboard, schedule, coach, evaluate, and manage department staff to support high performance, engagement, and alignment with company standards and service excellence
Drive the execution of strategic initiatives by translating organizational goals into actionable plans, ensuring team alignment, accountability, and timely delivery under the guidance of division leadership
Establish and uphold service standards within assigned department(s), ensuring consistent delivery that meets or exceeds guest expectations and operational goals
Maintain daily production schedules and inventory; oversee food deliveries, stock rotation, portion control, and ensure kitchen cleanliness meets company and health department guidelines
Provide hands-on support with food preparation, portioning, and cleaning while maintaining proper preparation methods and portion sizes for all menu items
Administer performance management and disciplinary actions in coordination with the Tavern General Manager, including training, coaching, and observing team members to ensure compliance with company standards
Oversee payroll and related administrative duties to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
Ensure compliance with all applicable gaming laws and company internal controls, policies and procedures, Title 31, and federal regulations, if they apply to the position
Provide outstanding guest service in a timely manner to both guests and fellow team members that meets the company's guest service culture standards
Perform other duties as assigned