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This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who can jump in during high-volume dinner and weekend rushes, motivate a team, and keep everything running like a well-oiled machine. Founded in Hull, Iowa in 1981, Pizza Ranch® has grown from a single location into one of the nation’s premier fast-casual restaurant chains.

Who We Are Founded in Hull, Iowa in 1981, Pizza Ranch® has grown from a single location into one of the nation’s premier fast-casual restaurant chains. With over 200 locations across thirteen states, our concept combines a crave-worthy buffet of pizza, crispy ranch chicken, salads, desserts, and a full-service delivery and takeout model—all designed to serve up legendary experiences.At the heart of Pizza Ranch is our mission: "To establish every Pizza Ranch® as a business ministry opportunity where our guests receive a legendary experience through quality food and service; and where we take a positive leadership position in the communities we serve and equip our employees with tools to lead happy and productive lives."We believe in positively impacting every guest, team member, and community we serve. If you’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment and enjoys making a difference through food, service, and leadership—this is the place for you.<div align="center" style="text-align:center"><hr align="center"/></div>The Role: Kitchen Manager As a Kitchen Manager, you’re more than just a culinary leader—you’re the driving force behind our food quality, kitchen operations, and back-of-house team culture. You’ll lead by example, helping create a high-performing environment that consistently delivers outstanding food and guest satisfaction. You’ll support the General Manager & Assistant General Manager in running day-to-day operations while ensuring food standards, safety, and cleanliness stay top-tier.This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who can jump in during high-volume dinner and weekend rushes, motivate a team, and keep everything running like a well-oiled machine.<div align="center" style="text-align:center"><hr align="center"/></div>Key Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):<ul><li>Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure food quality, cleanliness, and speed of service</li><li>Conduct regular inventory and manage food ordering to meet budget and demand</li><li>Perform routine safety and cleanliness walkthroughs and uphold food safety protocols</li><li>Interview, hire, and train back-of-house team members</li><li>Implement and enforce progressive discipline when needed</li><li>Assist with labor and food cost control strategies</li><li>Use Qualtrics guest feedback data to identify areas for improvement</li><li>Lead by example during peak hours, especially nights and weekends, by working the line and engaging with the team</li><li>Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant kitchen that meets local and company standards</li><li>Collaborate with the management team to ensure smooth shift transitions and team alignment</li></ul><div align="center" style="text-align:center"><hr align="center"/></div>What We Expect:<ul><li>Increase food quality and presentation standards</li><li>Uphold guest service expectations in every back-of-house interaction</li><li>Actively work and lead during high-volume night and weekend rushes</li><li>Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and professionalism</li><li>Identify and develop team members for future leadership roles</li></ul><div align="center" style="text-align:center"><hr align="center"/></div>What You Bring to the Table:<ul><li>A passion for food quality, cleanliness, and team development</li><li>Proven experience in restaurant or kitchen management (preferred)</li><li>Strong communication and organizational skills</li><li>Ability to multitask in a high-energy environment</li><li>Proficiency in basic computer skills and kitchen management systems</li><li>High school diploma or equivalent required</li><li>A drive to serve others and a positive leadership attitude</li></ul><div align="center" style="text-align:center"><hr align="center"/></div>Join the Pizza Ranch team and become part of something legendary. Apply today and help us serve up food and experiences.

Pizza Ranch - Cedar Falls

Kitchen Manager

Budgeting

Communication Skills

Computer Skills

Cost Control

Food Delivery

Food Presentation

Food Quality

Food Safety

Food Services

Inventory Management

Leadership

Multitasking

Operations

Order Management

Organizational Skills

Restaurant

Service Delivery

Team Building

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Conducts employee activities to include staffing, training and conducting performance reviews with all kitchen personnel, as well as recommending salary increases and issuing employee work counseling. Ensures that inventory levels for both food and non-food items are properly maintained in accordance with company guidelines through correct ordering procedures and efficient usage and yield application.

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Benefits: <ul><li>Life/Disability Insurance</li><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul> 

 CyHawk Hospitality, Inc., franchisee for Perkins Restaurant is now hiring a Kitchen Manager for our location in Waterloo. Weekends are required with a 50-hour typical workweek. Salary range is $60,000 - $65,000, depending on experience, plus bonus. Benefits include 2 weeks of vacation, health, dental, life/disability insurance, and more. Plus, we're closed on Christmas day.   CyHawk is a growing company that opened our first Perkins in 2007 and now own 21 restaurants SUMMARY OF POSITION Manages back of the house operations of assigned restaurant; responsible for achieving planned sales and profit levels for the restaurant through the implementation, management, and enforcement of company policies, procedures, programs, and performance standards. Provide direction to back of house staff, ensuring execution of all employee duties to guarantee maximum guest satisfaction and quality work environment.   REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS <ul><li>Reports: Directly to General Manager</li><li>Internal: Extensive contacts with all levels of store personnel as well as all home office departments.</li><li>External: Extensive contacts include guests, distributors, repair technicians, salespersons, and community organizations and schools</li></ul>  LEADERSHIP ABILITIES <ul><li>Demonstrates principles actions, uses sound judgment and follow through on commitments.</li><li>Anticipates problems and issues and makes timely and sound decisions.</li><li>Demonstrates a passion and working knowledge of food, liquor, beer and wine.</li><li>Leads by example and maintains a guest first focus.</li><li>Sets and shares goals with team, monitors and tracks progress of goals.</li><li>Directly and honestly addresses issues and resolves conflicts and seeks opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Clarifies roles, responsibilities, priorities and expectations.</li></ul>  POSITION ACTIVITIES AND TASKS <ul><li>Assists the restaurant staff to achieve plan profit levels while ensuring maximum guest satisfaction and development and training of employees.</li><li>Ensures that all menu items are prepared, portioned and presented properly n a clean, safe and sanitary manner, according to all established procedures, performance standards, and local health department regulations.</li><li>Required, under certain circumstances, to perform/assist all functions for all positions in the restaurant.</li><li>Ensures that inventory levels for both food and non-food items are properly maintained in accordance with company guidelines through correct ordering procedures and efficient usage and yield application.</li><li>Ensures the unit's compliance to productivity and service standards with a sufficient number of well-trained and productive employees.</li><li>Ensures proper management of the facility and equipment through preventive maintenance, energy conservation, repairs, security measures, and adherence to safety and sanitation requirements.</li><li>Conducts employee activities to include staffing, training and conducting performance reviews with all kitchen personnel, as well as recommending salary increases and issuing employee work counseling.</li><li>Accountable for accurate financial data to include: payroll, restaurant supplies, inventories, productivity food costs, and operating expenses.</li><li>Attends unit management meetings and regional kitchen manager meetings; makes presentations as requested.</li></ul>   Disclaimer This position description in not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principle job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required. This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Perkins Corporate.

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - CyHawk Hospitality Inc.

Restaurant Kitchen Manager

Conservation

Corporate Policies

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Distribution Channel

Equipment Maintenance/Repair

Facilities Management

Follow Through

Health Department

Health Insurance

Inventory Levels

Life Insurance

Maintenance Services

Operational Expenditure (OPEX)

Performance Reviews

Preventative Maintenance

Problem Solving Skills

Project Tracking

Regulations

Safety Training

Sales

Sanitation

Set Goals

Staff Development

Staff Training

Time Management

Training/Teaching

It means taking a hands-on leadership role in the restaurant to deliver the following to our Guests and Employees every shift: Hot Food, Served Fast, by Friendly People. Shift Readiness – Set up each shift for success through thorough planning, careful inspection and anticipation of potential challenges which may arise during the shift.

Perkins Restaurant is now hiring a Kitchen Shift Leader for our Perkins Restaurant in Waterloo. Stop in any time to apply at: 4045 Hammond Ave. - Waterloo Benefits of working for us include: 1. Supportive ownership that believes in family 2. Closed on Christmas Day 3. Yearly anniversary checks for continued employment* 4. Free Employee Meals and family discounts* 5. Competitive wages for your experience 6. Paychecks delivered weekly 7. Flexible hours & schedules 8. Structured training program for all positions 9. Referral bonus for great employees who recruit other great employees 10. Career path that rewards you financially for your advancement within the company*Ask manager for details SUMMARY OF POSITION A shift leader is empowered to support management in meeting restaurant goals through the implementation, management and enforcement of company policies, procedures, programs and performance standards.  It means taking a hands-on leadership role in the restaurant to deliver the following to our Guests and Employees every shift: <ul><li>Hot Food, Served Fast, by Friendly People</li><li>Outstanding Image and Cleanliness</li><li>100% Guest Satisfaction</li></ul>REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS <ul><li>Reports: Directly to General Manager or Manager on duty</li><li>Internal: Extensive contacts with all levels of store personnel as well as all home office departments.</li><li>External: Extensive contacts include guests, distributors.</li></ul>POSITION ACTIVITIES AND TASKS <ul><li>Ensures that all menu items are prepared, portioned, and presented properly in a clean safe, and sanitary manner, according to all established procedures, performance standards, and local health department regulations.</li><li>Required, under certain circumstances, to perform/assist all functions for all positions in the restaurant. </li><li>Shift Readiness – Set up each shift for success through thorough planning, careful inspection and anticipation of potential challenges which may arise during the shift.  Effectively communicate expectations with staff, assign work stations and create enthusiasm and confidence in your team.</li><li>Direct Your Shift – Execute your plan to lead a great shift.  Your attitude, enthusiasm and adaptability set the stage for all team members, especially when the rush gets hectic.  Maintain standards while keeping the team positive, organized and focused. Take immediate action to correct any food or service issues.</li><li>Follow Up – Measure the results of the shift against your plan and ensuring the restaurant is ready for the next Guest and for the next shift.  Communicate with management regarding employee performance, guest concerns, food or maintenance issues which need attention</li></ul>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS <ul><li>Extensive standing and walking for up to 8 hours</li><li>Must be able to see at a distance (20) feet, at close range (12 inches), distinguish between shapes and utilize peripheral vision to avoid hazards.</li><li>Must be able to communicate clearly</li><li>Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold</li><li>Reaching heights of approximately 6 feet and depts. of 2 ½ - 3 feet.</li><li>Must have high level of mobility/flexibility in space provided</li><li>Must have time management skills</li><li>Must be able to read, write and perform addition/subtraction calculations</li><li>Must be able to control and utilize fingers to write, slice chop and operate equipment.</li><li>Must be able to fit through openings 30” wide</li><li>Must be able to work irregular hours under heavy pressure/stress during busy times</li><li>Bending, reaching, walking</li><li>Carrying trays of food products weighing about 50 pounds for distances up to 30 feet</li><li>Lifting up to 50 pounds</li><li>Exposure to dish and cleaning chemicals</li></ul>  Disclaimer This position description in not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principle job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.   This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Perkins Corporate.

Restaurant Kitchen Shift Leader

Computer Workstations

Customer Support/Service

Fast Food

Lift/Move 50 Pounds

Physical Demands

SLICE (Simulation Language with Integrated Circuit Emphasis)

Training Program

Waitressing

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With nearly 40,000 team members, travel stops are the core business along with products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, traveling public, RVers, alternative energy and wholesale fuel customers. Additionally, assisting store cashier team members in cleaning and maintaining the deli, coffee, and fountain bars with fresh offerings throughout the shift.

Benefits: _* Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program_ _* Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k) – 100% Match up to 5% * Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after 30 days * Competitive Pay * Career Development * Hiring Immediately_ Welcome to Love’s! As a Kitchen Team Member, your role goes beyond daily tasks. You will interact with people from all walks of life, brightening their day with top-notch customer service and maintaining a clean, stocked deli area. No experience? No problem! We will teach you! Job Functions: + General customer service duties including, but not limited to, answering questions about menu offerings, and addressing customer needs. Additionally, assisting store cashier team members in cleaning and maintaining the deli, coffee, and fountain bars with fresh offerings throughout the shift. + Accurately prepare deli products as instructed in designated preparation guides to include salads, fresh-cut fruit, cold/hot sandwiches and wraps, parfait cups, etc. + Use a variety of methods and technologies to ensure we follow company policies and procedures to maintain proper food safety conditions. + Additional duties could include cross-training in other departments such as Store Cashier, Restaurant Cashier, Facility Maintenance, and Leadership Roles. + Ability to move, lift 25+ pounds. Ability to work in various temperatures. Our Culture: Come see why Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores was recognized by Indeed as the winner of the Better Work Award in 2023. Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans encouraged to apply. Our Culture: Fueling customers' journeys since 1964, innovation leads the way for this family-owned and operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City. With nearly 40,000 team members, travel stops are the core business along with products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, traveling public, RVers, alternative energy and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities and an inclusive workplace are hallmarks of the award-winning culture. Love's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans encouraged to apply. EOE-Protected Veterans/Disability

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores

Kitchen Team Member Part Time

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