Kitchen Manager - BR Market
About The Position
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux is seeking a skilled, experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee food production and kitchen operations at a high-volume, full-service restaurant. The role focuses on consistently delivering high-quality, scratch-made Louisiana-inspired food while maintaining operational efficiency, profitability, and food safety. The Kitchen Manager leads and develops the culinary team, maintains kitchen standards and equipment, and works closely with the Executive Kitchen Manager to support overall restaurant goals. The position is in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and requires a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of kitchen management experience in full-service restaurants; high-volume experience is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to lead a kitchen team and manage food production.
- Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
- Passion for team member development and commitment to high-quality, scratch-made food.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand for 10 or more hours.
- Ability to tolerate high temperatures and moisture for extended periods.
- Ability to work at a fast pace for 10 or more hours.
- Ability to adhere to uniform guidelines.
- Understanding of food safety guidelines.
- Reliable transportation.
- Winning personality, consistently positive attitude, and teamwork mentality.
Nice To Haves
- High-volume, full-service restaurant kitchen management experience.
Responsibilities
- Oversee kitchen operations and ensure delivery of high-quality, scratch-made food.
- Understand and follow company policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines, and training programs.
- Ensure food and products are consistently prepared and served according to recipes, portioning, cooking, and serving standards.
- Develop and maintain food production systems that maximize efficiency and quality.
- Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness and sanitation.
- Train kitchen staff in culinary skills, food safety, and operational procedures.
- Prepare required paperwork, forms, reports, and schedules accurately and on time.
- Keep equipment clean and in good working condition through inspections and preventive maintenance programs.
- Verify that products are received in the correct unit count and condition and that deliveries follow receiving policies and procedures.
- Manage kitchen operations according to Walk-On’s standards to optimize profitability.
- Work with the Executive Kitchen Manager to align kitchen operations with restaurant goals.
- Schedule labor according to anticipated business activity, staffing needs, and labor objectives.
- Administer fair and consistent corrective action for policy violations and document disciplinary or corrective coaching as appropriate.
- Promote teamwork, professionalism, and excellence among kitchen staff.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal food safety and sanitation regulations.
- Resolve food quality or service issues promptly and professionally.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
- Career development opportunities within the Walk-On’s brand.
- Dynamic and supportive work environment.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- 401(k).
- Vision insurance.
- Employee discounts and perks at Walk-On’s.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
