Kitchen Manager
About The Position
Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Center is seeking an experienced Back-of-House (Kitchen) Manager to join a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant in a growing company. The kitchen team prepares dishes from the restaurant and catering menus. The Kitchen Manager leads a large kitchen crew, oversees back-of-house operations, manages food and labor costs, and ensures food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and compliance with county and company regulations. This role focuses on creating memorable guest dining experiences through excellent cuisine and efficient kitchen operations. Stars and Strikes is a family-owned business that provides training and opportunities for career advancement as it expands throughout the Southeast. The company encourages team members to enjoy their work, contribute to the community, and uphold its values of respect, listening, exceptional guest service, sharing success, fun, cleanliness, and giving back.
Requirements
- At least two years of restaurant experience.
- Experience managing cost of goods sold (COGS) and labor.
- ServSafe certified or able to complete certification.
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
- Knowledge of food safety standards and county and company food-safety regulations.
- Ability to manage a large kitchen crew and back-of-house operations.
Nice To Haves
- Management and/or hospitality experience.
- Experience developing staff, navigating chaos, motivating others, handling conflict, thriving in ambiguity, and cultivating excellent guest experiences.
- Back-of-house expertise, including problem-solving, food-safety experience, hygiene and sanitation focus, budget proficiency, and efficient food preparation.
Responsibilities
- Oversee back-of-house and kitchen sanitation and operations.
- Hire, train, and manage all team members.
- Manage food and beverage inventory.
- Manage the back-of-house budget.
- Attend staff meetings.
- Comply with county health standards.
- Stay up to date on the company’s back-of-house processes.
- Train the team on updated processes and specials.
- Assist with orientation and onboarding of new staff.
- Manage food and labor costs and enforce hygiene, sanitation, and food-safety practices.
Benefits
- Health and 401(k) benefits.
- Bonuses.
- Paid time off.
- Daily pay.
- Free bowling, laser tag, and gameplay.
- Training and opportunities for career advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
