JOB DESCRIPTION:

Directly responsible for all kitchen functions including preparation and maintenance of quality standards; sanitation and cleanliness; training of employees in methods of cooking, preparation, plate presentation, portion and cost control and sanitation and cleanliness.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards

Provide orientation of company and department rules, policies and procedures and oversee training of new kitchen employees

Fill in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations

Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurant’s preventative maintenance programs

Work with restaurant managers to plan and price menu items. Establish portion sizes and prepare standard recipe cards for all new menu items.

Control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes and waste control procedures

Oversee and ensure that restaurant policies on employee performance appraisals are followed and completed on a timely basis

Assist in scheduling as required by anticipated business activity while ensuring that all positions are staffed when and as needed and labor cost objectives are met

Be knowledgeable of restaurant policies regarding personnel and administer prompt, fair and consistent corrective action for any and all violations of company policies, rules and procedures

Oversee the training of kitchen personnel in safe operation of all kitchen equipment and utensils

Responsible for training kitchen personnel in cleanliness and sanitation practices

Responsible for maintaining appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, other equipment and food storage areas

Check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points

Responsible for ensuring compliance with all policies and procedures as we as all local, state and federal laws and regulations

Responsible for all Cleanliness and sanitation and team training

Monitors and ensures compliance with all guidelines for operations

Handles and provides resolution to guest complaints and employee issues

Assigns duties to employees and observes performance to ensure adherence to restaurant policies, standards and procedures

Interact positively with customers

Responds quickly to guest requests and follows up to ensure guest satisfaction

Assist in front of house operations, as needed

Any other tasks assigned by a manager

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook and expediter

Previous kitchen supervisory experience preferred

Must have full availability and be able to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

Ability to read, write and speak English (multi-lingual a plus)

Ability to understand, follow and give written and oral instructions

Ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers

Ability to interact with guests and coworkers in a friendly, enthusiastic and outgoing manner

Ability to work harmoniously with fellow employees and guests

Ability to be a team-builder with outstanding coaching skills

Ability to be innovative, creative and able to think outside the box

Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional

Follow all company policies and procedures

Speak with others using clear and professional language

Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others

Ability to (>8 hours per day) reach, bend, twist, pull, push, grasp, walk, stand, stoop, kneel, run, sit, climb, reach overhead, and bend to perform normal job functions

Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours)

Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 lbs

Ability to frequently immerses hands in water and water diluted with chemical solutions

Ability to work indoors and outdoors, including prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures