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Skills
Catering Servicesunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Culinary Operationsunmatched
Food Preparationunmatched
Food Qualityunmatched
Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
Inventory Levelsunmatched
Menu Developmentunmatched
Operations Managementunmatched
Performance Metricsunmatched
Plating Processesunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Procurement Planningunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Quality Metricsunmatched
Restaurantunmatched
Sanitationunmatched
Description
About Shy Bird
We are an aspirational and accessible neighborhood restaurant group, offering affordable and approachable food & beverage paired with sincere hospitality. We want to provide a meaningful employee experience that provides for all team members and offers professional growth for those who seek it. We firmly believe in the role of restaurants in strengthening communities and positively impacting the lives of our employees and guests.
Position Overview and Expectations
Shy Bird’s Kitchen Manager will manage the kitchen during their shifts with accountability for food quality & execution, prep standards, and systems. The expectations of the role include, but are not limited to:
Accountability for consistent prep production and menu execution
Maintain food quality standards, plating, recipes amongst the dish, prep, and line teams
Daily prep list management
Conduct line checks per service with a focus on quality, consistency, organization and cleanliness
Walk in management and organization
Support, lead and oversee line during service. Includes line shifts as needed
Support creative menu development with greater culinary team
Execute daily ordering considerate of business volume, events, catering and in accordance with the weekly purchasing plan
Effectively communicate with Front of House managers about item availability, dish changes, and other operational items during service
Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and sanitation standards amongst the dish, prep, and line teams
Contribute to monthly inventory as directed by Culinary Director & Culinary Operations Manager
Ensure effective and efficient kitchen closing including regular direct oversight and support
Complete food cost and schedule KPI tracking
Attend and contribute to management meetings
Experience and Skills
You are passionate about making and serving high-quality, consistent, delicious food.
You are fair and polite, seeking the good in others and assuming positive intent.
You have a genuine desire to meaningfully contribute to a cohesive kitchen team.
You collaborate with other restaurant managers to maintain a welcoming, fun work environment for both front and back of house team members.
You have a bias for action, fixing mistakes and finding creative solutions.