Kitchen Manager

Tailwind Deli News & Gifts • Fort Wayne, IN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Looking for a Kitchen Manager role with variety, growth and a supportive team? Join Tailwind Concessions, a national company with locations spanning coast to coast. At Tailwind, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional food and service to travelers from around the globe. As a leader in airport food, beverage and retail, we’re committed to providing a unique and memorable experience for our guests. We are looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager who's passionate about crafting delicious food, leading a high performing team and delivering a memorable culinary experience.

Requirements

• MUST HAVE 2 YEARS CULINARY EXPERIENCE, preferably kitchen management
• Capable of working in a standing position for long periods of time (minimum of 8 hours a day)
• Capable of reaching, bending, and frequently lifting up to 50 pounds
• Must have the stamina to work a minimum of 40 hours per week
• Some weekend days required as well as mornings and evenings
• Must be able to pass background check
• ServSafe certified

Responsibilities

• Partners with the GM to lead a rock star team
• Train, supervise, and coach kitchen staff to deliver consistent food quality and great service
• Communicate information to kitchen staff
• Assist in scheduling kitchen staff in their work assignments
• Promote a positive guest experience, resolving any issues professionally and quickly
• Responsible to monitor as well as take action to make sure food quality service standards are met
• Monitor food preparation and ensure consistent quality, taste and presentation
• Minimizing loss misuse
• Ensure safe, responsible and legal serving of all alcoholic beverages
• Ensure that equipment is maintained as outlined in the restaurant safety and preventive maintenance program
• Ensure stock levels are maintained by calculating inventory, ordering as well as retrieving supplies plus stocking by stooping, bending, lifting heavy articles reaching overhead
• Evaluate cost effectiveness of all aspects of operation
• All other duties as assigned

Benefits

• PTO
• Paid training
• Employee discount
• 401k with company matching
• Health, Dental and Vision offered to Full time employees

What This Job Offers

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