Kitchen Manager

Cinemark•Newport News, VA

15d

About The Position

A career at Cinemark means you'll have epic opportunities to immerse yourself in our industry. But that's just the beginning — a front row seat means incredible growth as you bring new ideas to life to create an unforgettable experience for movie lovers worldwide. Role Summary: The Kitchen Manager runs our busy back of house operations located in the restaurant within our theatre. They are the heart of our restaurant operations. As the leaders of the kitchen, they are the culinary experts who keep our kitchens in pristine operating conditions. Kitchen Managers motivate the employees and manage the costs to ensure the overall financial success of the operations.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
High School or G.E.D. graduate preferred
Minimum of 2-3 years of kitchen supervisory experience in a high-volume restaurant preferred
Completion of three basic courses (Management Foundations, Annual Certifications, and MAP Core) within Cinemark’s Management Accreditation Program
Completes basic food handling training and obtains any local or state mandated certification, health card, or food handlers permit where required
Management members who work with alcohol are required to complete a Safe Alcohol Service training program
Availability to work flexible hours which include evenings, weekends, and holidays
Requires regular and consistent attendance
Has an energetic and friendly attitude during each shift
Provides excellent Guest service
Possesses hearing, visual, and sensory abilities to observe and detect emergency situations
Ability to distinguish product, taste, texture, temperature, presentation, and preparation
Finger/hand dexterity to operate kitchen machinery, knives, etc.
Accurate cash handling and basic math skills
Interpersonal skills include the ability to communicate (verbal and written) with all ages, genders, and personalities.
Must be able to effectively and regularly converse in and comprehend English
Ability to work in a team environment and independently
Ability to take and follow direction
Responds with a sense of urgency
Knowledgeable in safely handling kitchen equipment and maintaining supplies and equipment
Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail
Ability to recruit, train, and lead others
Must be able to resolve conflict

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Oversees kitchen in multi-faceted Restaurant/Entertainment scene
Monitors food safety for handling and preparation according to guidelines
Conducts regular line checks, monitors stock levels, and manages inventory to ensure recipe adherence
Schedules and appoints tasks and responsibilities to kitchen staff
Cleanliness and maintenance of the kitchen which ensures equipment is cleaned daily, supplies stored properly, etc.
Ensures efficient kitchen timing especially during peak hours to assure smooth seat side service
Reporting to the General Manager, the Kitchen Manager will effectively and efficiently assist in running a busy, high-volume kitchen
Communicates well with team to ensure Guests receive an extraordinary memorable dining experience
Assists in the preparation of administrative and special reports
Works hand-in-hand with the management team to drive financial results in the theatre to reach new heights
Ensures that kitchen staff follow the dress code
Learns and follows the policies and procedures as established in Cinemark’s Guidelines.
Enforces these with all kitchen staff fairly and consistently
Reports all Employee relations issues to the General Manager and (In the absence of the General Manager, management should report Employee relations issues to www.convercent.com)
All management members must follow the Employee Relations Reporting Protocol
All management members are held at a high work ethic standard and code of conduct
Consistently identifies and sanitizes Employee and Guest high-contact areas
Properly utilizes Personal Protective Equipment while completing position-specific tasks
Adapts to the frequency and scope of required cleaning tasks
Properly addresses any safety or security issues (trip hazards, lighting, suspicious persons, etc.)
Performs other work-related duties as assigned