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Kitchen Manager Rockin' Bowl Cafe & Bar at Daffodil Bowl Puyallup, WA Job Details Full-time $25 - $30 an hour 1 hour ago Qualifications Food quality maintenance Kitchen health and safety standards Food waste mitigation Food service purchasing Food service health code compliance ServSafe Team leadership Staff scheduling Food portioning Labor cost analysis Team scheduling Performance management Kitchen cost control Food safety sanitizing procedures Inventory tracking for food cost management Team training Kitchen staff training Organizational skills Materials management in food and beverage Cost reduction analysis Kitchen management Managing kitchen staff Clean workspace maintenance Kitchen staff scheduling Restaurant cost management Kitchen stations Restaurant supply ordering Kitchen organization Communication with kitchen staff Full Job Description We're looking for an expert Kitchen Manager who knows how to lead a kitchen and work alongside the team. Rockin' Bowl Café & Bar is looking for a hands-on Kitchen Manager to oversee the daily operation of our kitchen and lead our BOH team. This is a working management position. You'll be responsible for managing the kitchen, but you'll also work alongside your team and cook on the line. Previous Kitchen Manager experience of two year is required. We are looking for someone who has already successfully managed a kitchen and understands what it takes to keep a busy operation running smoothly.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the kitchen
• Lead, train, schedule, and supervise kitchen staff
• Work the line and assist with cooking
• Plan and manage daily prep based on business needs
• Ensure food quality, consistency, recipes, and portion standards are maintained
• Manage food ordering, inventory, and kitchen supplies
• Own and manage food cost and kitchen labor cost as a percentage of food revenue, with a target of 30% or below for each
• Monitor these costs regularly and take corrective action through purchasing, portion control, waste reduction, prep, scheduling, and staffing to consistently achieve targets and protect profitability
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen
• Enforce food safety and sanitation standards
• Address employee performance issues and hold the kitchen team accountable
• Work closely with the General Manager and FOH team to keep service running smoothly
• Respond appropriately to food-related guest concerns
• Step in wherever needed to support the kitchen during busy periods

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Required:

• Previous Kitchen Manager experience of a minimum of two years
• Strong line-cooking skills and the ability to work multiple stations
• Experience leading, training, scheduling, and managing kitchen staff
• Experience with ordering, inventory, prep, food costs, and waste control
• Proven ability to manage food cost and kitchen labor cost as a percentage of food revenue, with a track record of meeting established targets
• Strong understanding of how ordering, portion control, waste, prep, scheduling, and staffing levels directly affect profitability
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation
• Ability to manage a busy kitchen and make good decisions under pressure
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• A hands-on leadership style
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform the physical requirements of a working kitchen ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification is preferred.

WHAT MAKES A GREAT FIT

• Takes pride in the food and the operation
• Leads by example
• Keeps the team organized and productive
• Knows how to prioritize when things get busy
• Cares about cleanliness, consistency, and quality
• Understands that managing labor costs, food costs and waste matters
• Can hold employees accountable while treating people with respect
• Is comfortable getting on the line and helping the team

ABOUT ROCKIN' BOWL

Rockin' Bowl Café & Bar is located inside the iconic Daffodil Bowl in Puyallup. Our kitchen serves bowling guests, league bowlers, families, parties, and restaurant customers. We're a busy, fast-paced operation where things can change quickly. We need a Kitchen Manager who can take ownership, lead the team, and keep the kitchen moving. PAY $25-$30 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. If you have proven Kitchen Manager experience, strong cooking skills, and the leadership ability to take ownership of a busy kitchen, we want to meet you!

Pay:

$25.00 - $30.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Application Question(s): As a Kitchen Manager, have you been responsible for managing food costs and kitchen labor costs as a percentage of food revenue? This is a hands-on Kitchen Manager position. You will be expected to cook on the line and work alongside your team during busy service. Are you comfortable with this? What is the most important thing you do as a Kitchen Manager to control food and labor costs?

Experience:

Kitchen management: 2 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person