Kitchen Manager

Out West Restaurant Group • Colorado Springs, CO

12d • $57,784 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

With limited supervision, the Kitchen Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the BOH/FOH functions in a restaurant. These include company standards, customer experience, professional leadership, and direction for employees. All new managers will go through an extensive Manager in Training (MIT) program. Combining this with your previous experience, we will set you up for success to become a top-notch leader within the Outback family!

Requirements

• Proven management experience (2+ years) in a restaurant supporting large teams; full-service experience preferred.
• Demonstrated success in a leadership role.
• Flexible to work at other locations in the region when needed.
• You must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Highly proficient in English verbal, reading & writing communication skills.
• Ability to lift, carry or move up to 30 lbs.
• Able to work in hot and cold environments.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time, up to 10 hours per shift.
• Frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, squatting and stooping.
• Manual dexterity to handle glassware, utensils and technology systems.
• Ability to move quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Visual ability to include distance, close, color, depth and peripheral. Also, the ability to adjust focus as needed. The role involves working in areas with low or dim lighting.
• Ability to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the success of the restaurant’s operations: FOH & BOH.
• Leads a team to success and provides mentorship; creates an enjoyable environment.
• Optimizes profits with labor, along with food & beverage costs, through proper ordering and inventory practices. Handles policies & procedures; maintains compliance.
• Increases customer satisfaction while managing standards of service.
• Continuously grows the business through sales and marketing.
• Always recruits new talent for future staff openings.
• Committed to safe food handling, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards at all times.
• Ensures the quality of food with proper safety equipment, tools, and recipe specs.
• Passionate about the taste and temperature of each dish and perfect plate presentations.
• Demonstrates immaculate standards while maintaining an organized, clean, and orderly restaurant.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance. Individual as well as Family plans (Medical, Dental, Vision).
• Quarterly bonus based on company goals and metrics.
• 2 Weeks paid vacation accrual.
• 401k Retirement plan.
• Group Life and AD&D Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Accrued Paid Sick Leave: up to 48 hours of paid sick leave per year, required under the Healthy, Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA). This benefit is for use of a variety of health- and safety-purposes, which employees “earn” at a rate of 1 hour of leave for every 30 hours worked.
• Public Health Emergency (PHE) Leave: up to 80 hours of PHE-related leave when a PHE is declared.
• PerkSpot Discounts.
• Robust supplemental benefits package!

What This Job Offers

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