About This Role
Managing the kitchen operations and personnel is the core of this role, ensuring high standards of food preparation, sanitation, and guest satisfaction. The Kitchen Manager oversees all aspects from hiring and training staff to inventory management and menu planning, contributing to the overall success of the restaurant.
Responsibilities
- Hire, schedule, orient, train, and develop kitchen staff, covering job duties, food production, sanitation, safety, guest satisfaction, and KHC/franchise policies/procedures
- Cook and carve meats, and prepare dishes such as sauces during rush periods and for banquets and other social functions
- Plan or participate in planning menus, preparing and portioning foods, and utilizing food surpluses and leftovers to prevent spoilage and waste
- Specify the number of servings to be made from any vegetable, meat, beverage, and dessert to control portion costs
- Supervise kitchen personnel to ensure cleanliness of kitchen and equipment is within required sanitation guidelines
- Cook, taste, smell, and observe food to ensure conformance with recipes, appearance standards, and guest satisfaction
- Supervise workers engaged in inventory, storage, and distribution of foodstuffs and supplies
- Inventory and purchase foodstuffs, kitchen supplies, and equipment per KHC purchasing guidelines
- Assist in developing and maintaining the budget for the kitchen area
- Assist in setting prices to be charged for food items
- Meet with sales staff, customers, or client groups to resolve menu inconsistencies or to plan menus for special occasions
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (BA) from a four-year college or university; or one to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- May require franchise-specific certification as well as other federal/state/local food certifications
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision, and other benefits available
- DailyPay
- 401k
- Paid Training
- Paid PTO
- Referral program
- Discounts at all Kinseth Hotel Corporation hotels and restaurants
Important Details
- Team: Directly supervises 1-25 employees in the Kitchen Department
About the Company
Kinseth Hotel Corporation (KHC) operates hotels and restaurants.
