Lucilles BBQ - Kitchen Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for managing back-of-house operations of a full-service, fast-paced restaurant in accordance with standardized policies in order to achieve high food quality and profitable operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the planning, preparation, and production of all food items according to recipe and presentation standards
• Manage and direct all kitchen team members including but not limited to hiring, training, scheduling, performance management, and separation
• Perform food purchasing duties including but not limited to ordering, storage, usage, rotation, and inventory
• Minimizing and controlling costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation; minimizing waste; ensuring high quality of preparation
• Making periodic and regular inspections of the kitchen to observe the quality of food preparation, production, storage, food appearance, and cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas, equipment and team member appearance
• Creating a positive team atmosphere among team members that encourages accountability and achieves the highest standards of food, beverage, service and hospitality
• Managing and engaging all team members; promoting cooperative effort, a team spirit, and good morale among team members; treating team members fairly and with respect; ability to lead with commitment and passion
• Participating in administrative requirements including financial reporting, invoice posting, goal setting and achievement, governmental compliance, and various reporting as required by law
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following, and enforcing sanitation standards and workplace safety procedures including food handling, storage, and temperature; performing daily safety inspections and complying with IIPP; complying with legal regulations
• Helping with the duties of other team members (e.g., line cook, prep cook, dishwasher, etc.) when necessary because of an unexpected absence or extra volume
• Adhere to and enforce all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations
• Performing other duties as assigned