Kitchen Manager

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Kitchen Manager Location:

Hilton Garden Inn - Independence, MO Kitchen Manager.pdf Essential Responsibilities Leads, trains, and mentors food preparation staff including recruitment, hiring, coaching, development, evaluations, and progressive discipline. Collaborates on the creation, management, and operation within departmental budgets and expense plans to maximize revenue and profits. Schedules team members under supervision while maintaining staffing levels in line with labor standards. Supervises all cooking operations, including methods, portioning, and garnishing. Plans meals and develops menus when needed. Manages safe alcohol serving certifications and upholds all guidelines. Oversees and maintains appropriate inventory levels. Schedules equipment maintenance and cleaning. Adheres to company standards and service levels to increase sales and minimize costs (food, beverage, supply, utility, and labor). Assists the management team with shift management functions in both front and back of house. Ensures 100% recipe adherence and plating specifications. Maintains health and sanitation standards and a clean, safe working environment. Prepares food products using standardized techniques. Visibly recognizes food quality and proper cooking temperatures. Supports team member recognition and engagement programs. Reports to work for scheduled shifts, on time and in uniform, per company policy. Knows and complies with all company policies and procedures. Embraces O'Reach, Green Team, Guest Service, Team Member Satisfaction, Health & Wellness, and Safety culture. Performs other duties as required or requested. Skills & Abilities Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).

Knowledgeable in restaurant operations:

food planning and preparation, purchasing, sanitation, security, personnel management, recordkeeping, and reporting. Professional, polite, and maintains a neat appearance. Ability to motivate team members and ensure food/service standards are met. Capable of coordinating multiple activities under pressure and solving restaurant-related issues. Strong leadership, management, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to deliver results and motivate a diverse team with tact and diplomacy. Strong multitasking and prioritization skills. Models behaviors that effectively motivate, lead, and develop the BOH team. Maintains a positive reputation in the community. Hours Scheduling may vary and include nights, weekends, and holidays. Education & Experience Associate degree in Culinary Arts preferred. 2-3 years of kitchen operations experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant/bar environment, or equivalent education and experience. Physical Requirements of the Position Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds (e.g., produce cases, bulk ingredients). Able to bend, reach, and lift items of at least 40 pounds overhead for storage. Able to transport food and utensils weighing up to 10 pounds. May occasionally be required to lift more than 40 pounds. Physical Activity of the Position Stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, pinching, typing, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motion.

Environmental Conditions Inside environment:

protected from weather but not necessarily from temperature fluctuations. Exposure to high heat and temperature changes causing noticeable bodily reactions. O'Reilly Hospitality Management, LLC, is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or other protected classifications.