Kitchen Manager

Little Beet Restaurants•New York, NY

13d•$18 - $25

About The Position

The Kitchen Manager leads the kitchen team in preparing and executing menu items while maintaining food safety, quality, cost, and cleanliness standards. The role oversees kitchen labor deployment, food inventory and par levels, daily procedures, equipment upkeep, and team member support. The Kitchen Manager partners with the General Manager on recruiting, hiring, training, and retaining kitchen team members. Little Beet describes its restaurant environment as fast-paced, supportive, and team-oriented, with opportunities to grow across Convive Brands concepts.

Requirements

6 to 12 months of related restaurant experience or training.
Food Handler’s Certification, or ability to acquire it.
Ability to speak, read, and understand the primary language(s) of the work location.

Nice To Haves

Flexibility in schedule is highly preferred but not required.
General administrative and computer skills are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the kitchen team in preparing and executing all menu items.
Maintain full knowledge of menu items, including proper storage and preparation.
Complete food safety checklists and ensure proper food handling.
Manage labor deployment and keep hourly labor within the set labor budget.
Maintain and manage restaurant food cost.
Monitor food par levels and use prep sheets to prepare appropriate quantities.
Assist the General Manager with inventory.
Handle team member situations with empathy and elevate them to the General Manager when necessary.
Complete opening, mid-shift, and closing procedures; direct the kitchen team in completing daily checklists and side work.
Partner with the General Manager to recruit, interview, hire, train, and retain kitchen team members.
Keep restaurant areas clean and organized by following cleaning checklists.
Monitor kitchen equipment and ensure it is kept in good repair.