Kitchen Manager - Executive Chef

Kitchen Manager

Description:

The kitchen manager is responsible for managing all functions of the kitchen and facilities during the opening, mid, or closing shifts. Key responsibilities include hiring, managing, supervising, and training kitchen team members and ensuring a timely and excellent eating experience for all customers from arrival to departure.

Responsibilities:

- The smooth function of the kitchen, ensuring that all guests expectations are met or exceeded.

- Supervising kitchen staff and stations throughout the kitchen and restaurant.

- Managing communication between the front desk, servers, bar, tables, etc.

- Ongoing training and development of all kitchen positions to maximize potential, while organizing and supervising staff schedules, side-work, and cleanliness of the kitchen and facilities.

- Coordinate with the marketing manager/events planner to promote specials or upcoming events.

- Supporting the restaurant and bar manager for the overall success of the kitchen/restaurant and the future return of each customer.

- Interview, hire, and train all kitchen staff. Perform yearly performance reviews with staff and promote and/or compensate accordingly.

- Develop specials and different menu items as needed with the kitchen staff.

Skills/Requirements:

- Flexible work hours

- Ability to communicate with owners/upper management

- Ability to lift 50 lbs.

- Problem-solving abilities

- High personal integrity, professionalism, and maturity

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

- Ability to direct and lead team members

- Strong writing and documentation skills

o Inventory, cost of products, etc.

- Ability to absorb and retain information quickly

- Attention to detail

- Guest service oriented

- Ability to stand and walk around to supervise for 8-10 hours

- Ability to go up and down stairs on occasion

- Ability to bend, stoop, and raise arms above head on occasion

- Strong relationship management and performance management abilities

- Ability to work with various computer programs

Compensation:

- Salary is based on experience and technical background

- Benefit package including: PTO, vacation, health care coverage

About:

The Busted Cup Brewhouse is located in downtown Burlington, IA where a major downtown renovation is happening. Step back into history with a touch of modern flare as you enjoy craft food and drinks in this 125 year old historically registered building. This brand new brewery, restaurant, and pub features two stories of family and adult entertainment coupled with an outdoor beer garden and state of the art television and sound systems. All amenities in this brewhouse are brand new including the kitchen, two bars, brewery, seating, and much more.