Kitchen Manager

If you enjoy working in a fun, high-energy environment with a growing company where the game is always on we invite you to bring your enthusiasm and passion.

We are a high-volume Sports Bar with National Recognition. A fast-paced environment providing the ultimate sports dining experience with WINGS, BEER, SPORTS!! The Kitchen Manager provides leadership and assistance to ensure that all team members are guest-focused, team-focused, and community- connected. The Kitchen Manager will exercise knowledge of restaurant operations, manage staff resources, provide counsel, develop and coach team members and help to build sales and profits while maintaining operating standards.

If you have a passion for great food, we are looking for you!!

Job Summary:

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of kitchen operations, including food preparation, inventory control, staff management, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess excellent leadership skills, culinary expertise, and a commitment to high food quality and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Staff Management:
• Hire, train, and supervise kitchen staff, including cooks, dishwashers, and other team members.
• Develop schedules and assign tasks to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
• Provide ongoing feedback, conduct performance evaluations, and address any performance or behavior issues.
• Food Preparation & Quality Control:
• Oversee food preparation to ensure consistency, presentation, and quality meet restaurant standards.
• Maintain the kitchen’s cleanliness and organization, ensuring all equipment is functioning properly.
• Collaborate with managers and other kitchen personnel to roll out new menu items
• Inventory and Supply Management:
• Monitor inventory levels, order supplies, and manage food costs to ensure budget goals are met.
• Ensure proper storage of food and ingredients and keep track of expiration dates.
• Conduct inventory audits and maintain vendor relationships.
• Health and Safety Compliance:
• Enforce strict adherence to food safety and sanitation guidelines, ensuring a safe work environment for staff.
• Ensure that all kitchen equipment is regularly cleaned and maintained.
• Keep up to date with industry regulations and ensure compliance with health department standards.
• Budget Management:
• Develop and maintain kitchen budget, focusing on food costs, labor costs, and minimizing waste.
• Track expenditures and implement strategies to reduce costs without sacrificing quality.
• Customer Satisfaction:
• Work closely with front-of-house staff to address customer feedback, ensuring any food-related concerns are resolved promptly.
• Ensure a smooth flow of food from kitchen to dining area, minimizing delays and maximizing efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or in a similar culinary management role.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and kitchen operations.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Culinary degree or relevant certifications preferred but not required.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with Food and Alcohol service
• Serve Safe certification required
• Experience with EcoSure preferred
• The ability to pass a background and credit check
• Knowledge of scheduling, inventory, interviewing, coaching and counseling.
• Experience dealing with alcohol sales in a full-service operation
• Experience managing a staff of at least 30 employees
• Average weekly volume of unit managed of at least $35,000 per week.

Integrity is at our core of our management teams. If you are a high energy person who enjoys sports and want to work with the premiere Sports Restaurant in the Country please apply.

Additional Requirements:

• Candidates must be highly motivated, self-directed, and results driven with strong organizational skills, excellent attention to detail and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven track record of successfully managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Exercise discretion and independent action. Maintain confidential information, adhere to and enforce company policies, programs, and compliance issues.
• Requires intermediate computer skills.

Company Introduction

IT ALL STARTED 35 YEARS AGO WITH TWO GUYS DRIVEN BY HUNGER
The year was 1982.
Jim Disbrow and Scott Lowery had recently moved to Ohio from Buffalo, New York. All was fine until one day when the two were craving wings. Not just ordinary wings, but authentic Buffalo, New York-style chicken wings. With none to be found nearby, Jim and Scott had two choices: road trip to New York, or open a wing joint close to home. Lucky for us, they chose the latter. Hence, the beginning of Buffalo Wild Wings & Weck, now Buffalo Wild Wings®, the welcoming neighborhood atmosphere with a front-row seat for every sports fan that offers 21 mouth-watering signature sauces and seasonings.