Job Brief & Preview

At 404 Celsius our Core Values, executes o a level of attentiveness and hospitality that exceeds guest expectations every time and delivers on our Mission Statement to Make All Our customers happy. We are looking for a Kitchen Manager to supervise daily back of house restaurant operations. Kitchen Manager responsibilities include supervising the food prep and cooking, maintaining a fully-stocked kitchen inventory and complying with safety and cleanliness standards. To be successful in this role, you should be able to manage our kitchen staff and guide them to deliver quality food on time. Ultimately, you will ensure all plates are properly cooked and served and our customers have a pleasant dining experience. This is accomplished in the spirit of teamwork & collaboration with attention to the details of service and through self-accountability for providing our intended guest & employee experience.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen staff and coordinate food orders
• Supervise food prep and cooking
• Check food plating and temperature
• Establish portion sizes
• Schedule kitchen staff shifts
• Price menu items in collaboration with the Restaurant Manager
• Order food supplies and kitchen equipment, as needed
• Train kitchen staff on prep work and food plating techniques
• Store food products in compliance with safety practices (e.g. in refrigerators)
• Keep weekly and monthly cost reports
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen area
• Proven work experience as a Kitchen Manager, Restaurant Manager or Head Chef
• Hands-on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredients
• Knowledge of a wide range of recipes
• Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations
• Excellent organizational skills
• Conflict management abilities
• Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced work environment
• Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends
• Certification from a culinary school or degree in Restaurant Management is a plus

Required Competencies, Qualifications & Physical Requirements

• Arrives to work on time, well groomed, in an immaculate uniform, and ready to work.
• Demonstrates a helpful, positive attitude when interacting with fellow employees, management & guests.
• Understands and adheres to all safety, sanitation and administrative procedures.
• Able to effectively speak, read & write in English.
• Possess the physical stamina to stand working for up to 10 hours or more
• Able to move items up to 50 pounds for distances of up to 25 feet.
• Comfortable working in an environment that may experience significant temperature changes.

This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be a complete list of all responsibilities, skills, physical efforts, or work conditions associated with the job. It a realistic preview of the principle job elements essential to performing in the position with competency.