Kitchen Manager

Centro Restaurant Group • Minneapolis, MN

8d • $57,000 - $67,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Centro Restaurant Group is looking for an experienced leader to serve as their Kitchen Manager. This role is a key leadership position within the back of the house management team. Centro Restaurant Group focuses on creating fun, fast-casual concepts that offer a welcoming and memorable experience with speedy service and quality food and beverages. The company values its team and community, aiming to foster a fun and respectful environment for staff and guests. They are committed to investing in their team and developing leaders.

Requirements

• Management experience
• Experience supervising and training teams
• A love for hospitality and the unique culture of restaurants
• A desire and ability to perpetuate a positive work culture
• A thirst to learn, develop oneself, and an openness to constructive criticism
• Experience working with diverse teams
• Night and weekend availability

Nice To Haves

• Ability to speak conversational Spanish

Responsibilities

• Uphold food quality standards through regularly testing for food consistency and quality.
• Implement best practices to minimize food waste.
• Problem-solve food inconsistencies and educate staff on common fixes.
• Conduct regular inventory.
• Assist with prep list adjustments and edits.
• Oversee kitchen ordering and submit food and kitchen supply orders in a timely manner.
• Assist with new menu item roll-out.
• Develop and translate recipe builds in conjunction with the executive team.
• Acquire a deep knowledge of menus, including ingredients, plating, and allergens.
• Streamline back of the house operations.
• Implement company-wide policies, procedures, and standards of operation.
• Oversee and maintain safety and sanitation standards.
• Proactively and aggressively monitor labor costs with the assistance of the executive team.
• Oversee and actively participate in kitchen service.
• Create back of the house schedules with labor costs and employee performance in mind.
• Collaborate with the executive team to oversee kitchen maintenance and repair.
• Exhibit professionalism, poise, and compassion.
• Collaborate with kitchen leadership and other CRG departments to ensure compliance, effective operations, and growth.
• Supervise the BOH team.
• Collaborate with HR for BOH hiring, training, performance management, and discipline.
• Practice accountability.
• Coach staff and role model effective leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings plan with 3% match
• 50% employee discount
• Free meals

What This Job Offers

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