SUMMARY OF POSITION

Maintains direction of kitchen staff members to ensure daily goals and tasks are being met. Performs all duties to maximize guest satisfaction and quality work environment.

POSITION ACTIVITIES AND TASKS

Works with Kitchen Manager to ensure that all budget expenses are within limits.

Keeps General Manager/Kitchen Manager informed of problems and/or issues and proposes alternative solutions for consideration.

Identifies ways to improve and streamline operation.

Maintains a clean and safe facility.

Monitors and oversees food temperatures during hot and cold handling to reduce the incidence of risk factors known to cause food borne illness.

Communicates clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.

Selects and maintains communication with vendors providing restaurant equipment and supplies.

Completes walk thru and temperature checks in the kitchen.

Assists in ordering food, produce, liquor and restaurant supplies.

Assists in receiving deliveries and checks paperwork to ensure receipt of items and directs staff to stock items.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENT /WORKING CONDITIONS

Extensive standing, without breaks

Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold

Reaching heights of approximately 6 feet and depths of 2 1/2 - 3 ft.

Must have high level of mobility/flexibility in space provided

Must be able to fit through openings 30" wide

Must be able to work irregular hours under heavy pressure/stress during busy times

Bending, reaching, walking

Communicating with guests if needed

Operating cash register

Carrying trays of food products weighing about 20 pounds for distances up to 30 feet

Lifting up to 50 pounds

EDUCATION LEVEL REQUIRED

High school diploma; some college or degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

At least six months prior experience in hospitality work; culinary education and/or experience a plus.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the employee may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.