Kitchen Manager
Skout Taphouse & Provisions
21 Winburn Way, Ashland, OR 97520, USAJob Overview
Duties will include but not be limited to: overseeing production of all food preparation, supervising and training of BOH staff, adhering to and enforcing portioning guidelines, ordering food product and kitchen supplies. Work with the management team on menu and recipe costing and delvelopment, scheduling, input on employee performance, assisting in the management of food and labor cost, assisting in taking and extending the monthly inventory. Oversee service and execution of menu items are timely and at or above standard.
Requirements of the Job:
- Interest in pursuing a career in the culinary arts
- Previous management or supervisory experience in high volume kitchen
- Previous culinary experience or education required
- Ability to supervise others in a positive and professional manner
- Maintain a current Food Handlers card
- Ability to interact positively with other employees, vendors, departments, customers, and guests
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
- Ability to work efficiently & multi-task while meeting deadlines in a sometimes stressful environment
- Flexible schedule required including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to work the hours necessary to complete the job
- Working knowledge of all company policies and procedures
Essential Job Functions:
- Ability to accurately track on-hands & complete ordering
- Ability to maintain and update order & prep pars from on-hands
- Safely lift and carry heavy objects with a hand truck or the help of another person if necessary
- Must have a value for diversity and the ability to work with individuals from different backgrounds
- Ability to remain calm and focused and provide excellent food products in a high volume environment
- Strict adherence to deadlines, product quality, recipes, and food specs
- Ability to maintain and update order & prep pars from on-hands
- Follow strict adherence to deadlines and product quality
- Work for long periods on feet including frequent walking and standing
- Perform repetitive movement such as pushing, pulling, bending, some twisting and stooping
- Perform fine hand manipulation including handling small and large objects, chopping and use of kitchen equipment as well as work with and around sharp objects, including knives & slicers
- Work in & around a hot kitchen and various heat sources
- Ability to communicate clearly and be positive, polite, and cooperative with co-workers, managers, vendors, and customers
- Work around various heat sources, including grills, broilers, and hot-oil fryers
- Work with chemicals used in cleaning and sanitizing
Most importantly, this job requires a positive attitude, a value for diversity, and a commitment to excellent customer service. Each employee is expected to come to work ready to have fun and be a positive force.