Kitchen Manager - Store #162

Parker's Kitchen•Conway, SC

About The Position

As a Kitchen Manager at Parker's Kitchen, you will oversee day-to-day operations and ensure food safety and sanitation standards are met. You will maintain efficient operating systems, deliver exceptional customer service, and foster employee development while upholding Parker’s Kitchen’s standards. Your leadership will support the success of the team and a positive experience for customers and staff. The role includes managing inventory and labor within budget, preparing made-to-order food and beverages, keeping food and beverage areas stocked, and acting as the Person in Charge to enforce safety and health policies. Kitchen Managers must be available to work varied hours, days, and shifts as business circumstances require.

Requirements

At least 2 years of management experience in food service operations, or demonstrated food service operations experience with Parker's or the equivalent.
Must be at least 16 years of age upon hire.
Must have reliable transportation.
Complete Food Safety Certification within the first month of employment.
Complete a skills-based certification within the first 120 days of employment.
Able to work varied hours, days, and shifts as needed due to business circumstances.
Able to stand for extended periods of 8 to 10 hours.
Able to multitask and repeatedly bend, stand, and reach; occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Able to push or pull up to 50 pounds.
Comfortable working around wet floors, temperature fluctuations, and loud noise.

Responsibilities

Interact respectfully and courteously with customers and employees to foster a friendly, welcoming atmosphere.
Speak honestly and act with integrity while upholding company values.
Conduct weekly inventory counts and generate cost-of-sales reports.
Manage and audit inventory levels to align with the budget.
Schedule employees in alignment with the approved labor budget to control labor costs.
Ensure safe food-handling procedures are maintained.
Act as the Person in Charge and enforce the Safety and Health Policy.
Prepare made-to-order food and beverages according to recipes or customer specifications.
Stock food and beverage areas with products and supplies to maintain in-stock conditions.
Communicate procedures, promotions, and new products to employees.
Ensure adequate staffing levels to meet customer demand.
Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the department.
Foster a collaborative learning environment by sharing expertise and helping develop others.