Kitchen Manager

Hemisphere Restaurant Services LLC • Apple Valley, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Tavern Kitchen Manager plays a critical role in delivering a seamless and high-quality dining experience. They lead by example, manage and motivate kitchen staff, and ensure that all operations meet company standards, guest expectations, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of restaurant or hospitality experience, including leadership or progressive responsibility in kitchen management or culinary operations
• Strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to resolve escalated issues
• Knowledge of food safety and compliance regulations

Nice To Haves

• Leadership and team motivation
• Operational efficiency and workflow optimization
• Food safety and sanitation compliance
• Inventory and cost control
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Guest service excellence

Responsibilities

• Recruit, onboard, schedule, coach, evaluate, and manage department staff to support high performance and engagement
• Translate organizational goals into actionable plans, aligning the team with service excellence and operational targets
• Establish and maintain service standards to consistently meet or exceed guest expectations
• Maintain daily production schedules, manage inventory, oversee food deliveries, ensure proper stock rotation, portion control, and kitchen cleanliness
• Provide direct assistance with food preparation, portioning, and cleaning while maintaining proper preparation methods
• Administer performance reviews, coaching, and disciplinary actions in coordination with the Tavern General Manager
• Ensure adherence to gaming laws, company policies, Title 31, and federal regulations.
• Deliver outstanding guest service in a timely manner, meeting company service culture standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed