Kitchen Manager

O'Reilly Hospitality Management LLC • Independence, MO

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About The Position

JOIN OUR TEAM!

We are proudly managed by O’Reilly Hospitality Management, LLC ("OHM")

At OHM, we are:

A forward-thinking (and growing) company offering opportunities to engage your passions through sustainability efforts, health & wellness, community
involvement, & philanthropic outreach efforts.
Committed to empowering Team Members throughout all levels of leadership. Every Team Member has the opportunity to contribute in a unique way, making a real impact.
Seeking supportive, collaborative, detailed-oriented people to join our team!

At OHM, we offer:

401(k) & Roth 401(k) with company match – full-time and part-time Team Members are eligible!
Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance 
Paid Time Off, including Paid Parental Leave
Growth Potential and Career Advancement
Hotel/Restaurant Travel Perks & Discounts!

Never wait for a paycheck again! OHM Team Members can sign up for earned wage access through DailyPay on day one!

Now Hiring: Kitchen Manager
Location: Hilton Garden Inn - Independence, MO

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Knowledgeable in restaurant operations: food planning and preparation, purchasing, sanitation, security, personnel management, recordkeeping, and reporting.
• Professional, polite, and maintains a neat appearance.
• Ability to motivate team members and ensure food/service standards are met.
• Capable of coordinating multiple activities under pressure and solving restaurant-related issues.
• Strong leadership, management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to deliver results and motivate a diverse team with tact and diplomacy.
• Strong multitasking and prioritization skills.
• Models behaviors that effectively motivate, lead, and develop the BOH team.
• Maintains a positive reputation in the community.
• Scheduling may vary and include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Associate degree in Culinary Arts preferred.
• 2–3 years of kitchen operations experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant/bar environment, or equivalent education and experience.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds (e.g., produce cases, bulk ingredients).
• Able to bend, reach, and lift items of at least 40 pounds overhead for storage.
• Able to transport food and utensils weighing up to 10 pounds.
• May occasionally be required to lift more than 40 pounds.
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, pinching, typing, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motion.
• Inside environment: protected from weather but not necessarily from temperature fluctuations.
• Exposure to high heat and temperature changes causing noticeable bodily reactions.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads, trains, and mentors food preparation staff including recruitment, hiring, coaching, development, evaluations, and progressive discipline.
• Collaborates on the creation, management, and operation within departmental budgets and expense plans to maximize revenue and profits.
• Schedules team members under supervision while maintaining staffing levels in line with labor standards.
• Supervises all cooking operations, including methods, portioning, and garnishing.
• Plans meals and develops menus when needed.
• Manages safe alcohol serving certifications and upholds all guidelines.
• Oversees and maintains appropriate inventory levels.
• Schedules equipment maintenance and cleaning.
• Adheres to company standards and service levels to increase sales and minimize costs (food, beverage, supply, utility, and labor).
• Assists the management team with shift management functions in both front and back of house.
• Ensures 100% recipe adherence and plating specifications.
• Maintains health and sanitation standards and a clean, safe working environment.
• Prepares food products using standardized techniques.
• Visibly recognizes food quality and proper cooking temperatures.
• Supports team member recognition and engagement programs.
• Reports to work for scheduled shifts, on time and in uniform, per company policy.
• Knows and complies with all company policies and procedures.
• Embraces O’Reach, Green Team, Guest Service, Team Member Satisfaction, Health & Wellness, and Safety culture.
• Performs other duties as required or requested.

Benefits

• 401(k) & Roth 401(k) with company match – full-time and part-time Team Members are eligible!
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off, including Paid Parental Leave
• Growth Potential and Career Advancement
• Hotel/Restaurant Travel Perks & Discounts!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree