Kitchen Leader

As a Kitchen Leader, you will be responsible for maintaining direction of kitchen staff members to ensure daily goals and tasks are being met. In addition, you will perform all duties to maximize guest satisfaction and quality work environment.

Responsibilities

Maintain direction of kitchen staff members to ensure daily goals and tasks are being met; Perform all duties to maximize guest satisfaction and quality work environment; Works cooperatively with Kitchen Manager to ensure that all budget expenses are within limits and identifies/communicates ways to improve and streamline operation; Keeps General Manager/Kitchen Manager informed of problems and/or issues and proposes alternative solutions; Maintains a clean and safe facility; Monitors and oversees food temperatures during hot and cold handling to reduce the incidence of risk factors known to cause food borne illness; Communicates clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing; Ensures clear communication with vendors providing restaurant equipment and supplies; Completes walk-through and temperature checks in the kitchen; Assists in ordering food, produce, liquor and restaurant supplies; Assists in receiving deliveries and checks paperwork to ensure receipt of items and provides direction to staff for stocking items; Performs and is able to assist in all functions for kitchen operations

Requirements

Basic skills such as sanitation, safety, and customer service taught through in-house training; Must be able to communicate clearly; Must have high level of mobility/flexibility; Must be able to work irregular hours under heavy stress/pressure during peak times; Must be able to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously; Must possess a high level of coordination; Must lift and carry up to 50 pounds for distances up to 30 feet; Must be able to fit through an opening 30” wide; Requires frequent reaching, bending, pushing and pulling; Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold and odors; Requires continual standing and walking; Able to work nights; Able to work weekends; Able to work holidays

Nice to have

Previous restaurant experience; ServSafe certification

Benefits

401(k); 401(k) matching; Dental insurance; Employee discounts; Health insurance; Opportunity for advancement; Parental leave; Training & development; Vision insurance; Wellness resources; Educational Assistance with DeVry University with complimentary laptop; Immediate Family Members are also eligible; Competitive Pay with Service Award Incentive; Get paid daily through Daily Pay; Comprehensive Health Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and more; Flexible Schedule; All you can eat pancakes + meal discounts; Employee Discount Program; Development Pathway: Step by step process to grow your career; 3 College Credits hours for completing manager training