Culinary Manager - Full-time / Part-time

Culinary Manager

Rigsby’s Smoked Burger Company is hiring a dynamic, people driven Kitchen Manager to ensure the highest quality of food, manage kitchen operations, and commit to the ongoing development of kitchen staff.  The ideal candidate will be a leader for our people, uphold the highest standards for food safety and quality, and foster a culture of excellence in our restaurant.

Qualifications

• 2 - 3 years of kitchen management experience
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook and expediter
• Ability to provide direction and effective leadership
• General knowledge of computer software (MS Word, Excel, ect.)
• Ability to multi-task in fast paced, high-stress environments
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays

(typical schedule = 50 hours per week with a minimum of one night closing)

Responsibilities

• Coordination of kitchen staff to ensure high food quality and speed of service
• Assists in the hiring of kitchen staff
• Training of all kitchen positions
• Proficient in all areas of Kitchen
• Organizes and delegates daily Prep/Cooks assignments including weekly schedules
• Minimizes food cost, labor cost, utility usage, and prevents waste as per budget
• Performs inventory counts and maintains accurate food cost records
• Responsible for maintaining par inventory levels and placing orders with appropriate vendors
• Maintains Kitchen and equipment cleanliness including preventative maintenance
• Labels, rotates, and dates food and stock
• Directs preparing of food and cooking of food
• Enforces sanitation code and ensures compliance with local food safety regulatory agencies
• Responsible for total quality control of all finished products

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Potential bonus incentives
• Offered benefits including: medical, dental, eye, life insurance
• Employee meals & food discounts
• Work-life balance
• The ability to work with a group of like-minded restaurant professionals