Restaurant Kitchen Manager
Company: Carlos O'Kelly's
Location: Marion
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionKitchen Manager - Carlos O'Kelly'sThrive
Restaurant Group is a family-owned restaurant company that's been
in business for over 50 years, and we're looking for the next
member of our family. We are committed to making a difference in
the lives of the people we serve and the communities in which we
live. If you want to work in a fun family atmosphere and are
interested in learning business, leadership, and hospitality, this
is the place for you.We started Carlos O'Kelly's in 1981, and since
then have been serving up Mex From Scratch, oven-baked dishes
becoming known for our legendary margarita's, house-made chips and
famous queso and salsa. Here, the spirit of generosity and the
flavor of celebration is shared by all who gather around the table.
Our guiding value is "Pouring out Generosity".Role: Kitchen Manager
Invitation: To make a difference by loving people through the
creation of a work environment that helps people become their
natural best selves. As KM, you are responsible for selecting,
developing, and leading a team of people that care for each other
and who create an outstanding guest experience through the timely
and safe delivery of quality food contributing to the financial and
cultural health of the operation. (Leadership x People x Guest =
Health)Principal Responsibilities and Duties● Lead and oversee all
aspects of the kitchen operation● Recruit, select, train, and
develop kitchen team (supervisors, trainers, team members)●
Actively lead by providing vision, coaching, and feedback● Foster
team cohesiveness and positive team working environment● Provide
and ensure friendly and efficient guest service/teamwork with the
hosp. team● Oversee opening and closing activities● Ensure
cleanliness and sanitation● Ensure compliance with all health,
safety, and hygiene standards and policies● Ensure compliance with
all security procedures● Ensure compliance with all alcoholic
beverage regulations● Direct activities of hourly employees● Work
closely with the Hospitality Manager and General Manager to ensure
seamless guest service● Monitor and teach food preparation methods,
portion sizes, and garnishing and presentation of food to ensure
that food is prepared and presented, in conformity to standard
procedure● Investigate and resolve customer complaints regarding
food quality, service, or accommodations● Coordinate assignments of
kitchen personnel to ensure economical use of food, timely
preparation, and performance of all kitchen activities● Manage food
cost and variance ● Manage food inventory, including record keeping
and utilization● Manage cost of labor and productivity● Schedule
staff hours● Resolve personnel problems including, but not limited
to issues such as tardiness, cell phones, language, attitude, dress
code● Manage Employee Relations and HR compliance of the
restaurant, primarily the kitchen, including compliance with
company, state, and federal regulations● Evaluate employee
performance● Oversee all site operations as needed● Schedule and
receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to
verify product quality and quantity● Perform some food preparation
or service tasks, such as cooking, clearing tables, and serving
food and drinks when necessary● Perform manual service or
maintenance tasks● Perform administrative and accounting duties
according to standard company policy● Ensure food and beverage
deliveries are scheduled efficiently● Review work procedures and
operational problems to determine ways to improve service,
performance, or safety● Analyze data to inform operational
decisions or activities● Explore opportunities to add value and
make a difference through job accomplishments● Learn and train
about restaurant management by updating job knowledge through
participation in educational opportunities; reading professional
publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in
professional organizations● Direct facility maintenance or repair
activities● Other duties as assigned Key Strengths and
Competencies● People-first Orientation● Developing Leaders
(present/future)● Guest Service● Interpersonal Influence● Problem
Solving/Decision Making● Execution of Brand Mindsets and Standards●
Leading by Example● Operations Knowledge and Analysis● Planning,
Executing and Results Orientation● Managing Performance● Staffing
and Development● Managing Relationships● Passion for Serving
Others● Integrity and Personal Ownership● Self Management Required
Qualifications● Previous kitchen management experience in a casual
dining restaurant (preferred)● Minimum one (1) years of experience
in a supervisory role● Able to make decisions● Able to identify and
resolve problems● Able to guide, direct, and motivate staff● Able
to plan and prioritize tasks● Able to teach and train staff● Able
to monitor processes, materials, and resources● Able to perform
administrative tasks ● Knowledge of personnel practices and
regulations● Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices and
regulations● Able to deal with confidential information and/or
issues using discretion and good judgment Working Conditions and
Physical Requirements● Able to work and verbally communicate
effectively with other team members● Able to engage the public in a
positive manner ● Able and willing to work with others as a team●
Able to reach and bend and frequently lift up to 50 pounds● Able to
exert fast-paced mobility between the dining room and kitchen for
periods of up to 12 hours in length● Able to work in a standing
position for long periods of up to 12 hours in length● Able to
perform repetitive tasks with little or no break● Able to perform
physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and
legs and moving your whole body such as climbing, lifting,
balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials● Able to
work flexible schedules including evenings and weekends● Able to
travel at quarterly intervals to required management meetings and
or training sessions Direct Reports: Supervisors, Trainers, Kitchen
team members, All employees when the immediate supervisor is not on
the premises Thrive Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
Keywords: Carlos O'Kelly's, Cedar Rapids , Restaurant Kitchen Manager, Hospitality & Tourism , Marion, Iowa
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