Kitchen Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Leander, Texas•Full-time

Pay: $50k-$55k / year, depending on experience

Benefits:

• Weekly Pay
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible Scheduling
• Opportunities for advancement

About the Job

Perky Beans' PB Café is continuing to grow and we are looking for a hands-on Kitchen Manager to help oversee the day-to-day management of our full-service breakfast/brunch/lunch concept and to offer additional leadership support as we expand our operating hours to include dinner service. This job is located at 2080 N. US 183, #210 in Leander. To be successful in this role you should have previous work experience in a leadership capacity in a busy restaurant environment, with a focus on delivering high quality food, beverage, and service with the utmost attention to detail. You must be able to multi-task while staying organized, be self-motivated, outgoing and friendly, and have a positive and proactive personality. Previous scratch cooking experience is required.

We are local, family-owned and operated, and are looking for team members with a great attitude and high energy that love to stay busy while working. This is an excellent time to join our company, especially if you're looking for growth opportunities as we continue to expand our business. Candidates must be available to work any schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities :

• Hands-on supervision of food prep and cook line, assisting with production, demonstrating proper techniques as needed, and filling in for staff vacancies.
• Hire and train new staff.
• Create and manage kitchen schedules to meet business needs and labor targets.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation standards are met.
• Ensure all recipes, prep standards, and plating guidelines are followed consistently; manage food production, prep schedules, and line execution.
• Enforce brand standards and ensure expectations are being met in regards to recipe adherence, presentation, production times, proper uniform, cleanliness, and customer interactions.
• Order food and supplies according to par levels and budget guidelines; monitor and control food cost, waste, and spoilage.
• Contribute as part of the management team and ensure profitability goals are achieved.
• Lead the team with efficiency, respect, friendliness, professionalism, knowledge, patience, awareness, compassion, courtesy, and initiative.

Qualifications & Required Skills:

• 2-3 years of supervisory/management experience in a fast-paced, casual dining restaurant environment.
• Previous restaurant cooking experience in a casual or fine dining establishment is required.
• Proven leadership and time management skills; proactiveness.
• Expert in proper food handling techniques and procedures.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills.