Assitant Kitchen Manager

SALARY RANGE; $25.00/hr.-$28.00/hr.

THE HIRING COMPANY:

We are searching for a high energy Assistant Kitchen Manager for The Kitchen Grill & Games in Columbia, Missouri! This talented individual will oversee the management of the day to day operations of our kitchen. As our Assistant Kitchen Manager, you are responsible for providing a tasty menu customers love with new recipes and seasonal flavors! You will also ensure that all dishes prepared are of consistent quality by properly training employees and developing kitchen policies and procedures.

ASSISTANT KITCHEN MANAGER QUALIFICATIONS:

• MUST HAVE: 1 year's experience in a lead Kitchen role with preference to a casual dining atmosphere.
• Hands on experience with creating new recipes, planning new menus and food inventory.
• Data driven; ability to understand and interpret kitchen data and make decisions based on this information.
• Certification from a culinary school a plus!
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven ability to motivate and lead a team
• Able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours)
  
  

ASSISTANT KITCHEN MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant's recipes and quality standards
• Coach cooks or other workers on the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food.
• Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
• Check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points.
• Control food cost by creating, following and coaching employees on standard recipes and food storage procedures.
• Work with owners to plan and price menu items, establish portion sizes and prepare standard recipe cards for all new menu items.
• Conduct full weekly inventory and order supplies, food and ingredients based upon anticipated business.
• Create schedules for kitchen staff based on anticipated business activity; ensure that both labor cost objectives and adequate staffing for exceptional service are achieved.
• Schedule and oversee necessary maintenance and repairs on kitchen appliances
• Respond personally to guest questions and complaints
• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
• Fill-in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.