Kitchen Manager - Store #156

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 help drive team success and create a positive experience for customers and staff. The role includes customer service, inventory management, labor and budget control, food preparation and stocking, food safety and sanitation, communication, and team leadership. Kitchen Managers must be able to work varied hours, days, and shifts as needed due to business circumstances.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Interact with customers and employees respectfully and courteously, fostering a friendly and 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 ensure they align with the budget.
Control labor costs by scheduling employees in alignment with the approved labor budget.
Maintain safe food handling procedures.
Act as the Person in Charge and enforce the Safety and Health Policy to maintain a safe and compliant environment.
Prepare made-to-order food and beverages according to recipes or customer specifications.
Stock food and beverage areas with products and supplies to ensure items are in stock.
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 assisting with the development of others.