Kitchen Manager

Off The Hook Restaurants 

Kitchen Manager

Houma, LA +2 locations
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Bonus based on performance

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Off The Hook is a rapidly expanding company where you will have the opportunity to contribute to our growth while advancing your career alongside us. We are seeking a skilled and experienced AGM/Kitchen Manager to join our team and take charge of our kitchen operations. If you have a proven history of success managing high-volume QSR-Fast Casual restaurants, while possessing strong leadership and communication skills, we want to hear from you!

    Responsibilities:

    Believes in, teaches, and lives the company’s Mission statement.

    Leads and teaches the company's Values.

    Oversees kitchen operations, leading the restaurant’s team members.

    Manage food costs, labor costs, and kitchen supplies to ensure financial efficiency.

    Maintains a spotless clean restaurant, training and supervising team members with proper kitchen equipment cleaning procedures to prevent damage while ensuring their safety.

    Utilize historical business data to prepare weekly work schedules with the budget guidelines, maintaining optimal coverage to meet food service standards.

    Ensures compliance with State and Local health code regulations, enforcing sanitary practices for food handling, cleanliness, and maintenance of kitchen area.

    Monitor Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) through daily inventory controls.

    Assist in hiring, training, and scheduling Back-of-House (BOH) personnel.

    Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality issues promptly and effectively.

    Maintains food pars necessary to adequately take care of the guest's needs.

    Review expenditures with the General Manager to ensure alignment with the budget.

    Ability to work up to 60 hours per week, including lifting up to fifty pounds.

    Skills/Qualifications:

    Minimum 2 years of restaurant management/KM experience.

    Strong communication and leadership skills.

    Conflict management abilities

    Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced work environment

    Familiarity with restaurant management software, particularly R365.

    Knowledge of food safety standards and sanitation regulations.

    Ability to work effectively under pressure and lead by example

    Firsthand experience with planning and organizing catering menus/events

    Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations

    Excellent organizational skills

    Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends

    Is ServSafe certified

  • Locations
    Houma, LA • Hammond, LA • Gonzales, LA