Kitchen Manager
1 month ago
Little Silver
Job DescriptionDescription: At Triple T Hospitality, our Mission is to achieve “GREATNESS”. Tommy's Tavern + Tap is a dynamic and fast-paced restaurant known for its welcoming atmosphere, exceptional food, and outstanding service. We take pride in delivering a memorable dining experience to our guests while fostering a positive and growth-oriented work environment for our team. We believe that good isn’t good enough - GREATNESS is remembered. The Restaurant Kitchen Manager will oversee kitchen operations within a single restaurant location, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency. This role is integral in managing kitchen staff, inventory, and food safety, supporting the restaurant’s continued growth and success. Requirements: • Exemplify the Triple T Hospitality Experience: Dedicate oneself to delivering GREAT guest service, consistently going above and beyond for both guests and team members., • Ensure the standardized menus created by the Corporate Executive Chef are implemented consistently within the restaurant., • Implement and maintain quality control measures to ensure the highest standards of food preparation and presentation., • Recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff. Conduct regular training sessions on culinary techniques, food safety, and service standards., • Perform routine audits to assess quality, cleanliness, and compliance. Monitor and manage food costs, inventory levels, and ordering systems., • Analyze sales and margin data to drive culinary profitability. Set goals and KPIs for kitchen performance. Ensure labor budgets for the kitchen are met and managed effectively., • Build and maintain relationships with food suppliers and vendors. Negotiate contracts and pricing to achieve cost efficiencies. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local health and safety regulations., • Implement kitchen safety protocols and ensure sanitation according to health and safety guidelines., • Assist kitchen staff during peak times and validate inventories when needed. Conduct performance reviews for kitchen staff., • Fill out shift reports and review food sales versus last year, pinpointing opportunity areas and how to impact them., • Assist with kitchen meetings, including agenda and presentation, and communicate any culinary information to the team., • Assist with the upkeep of the recipe books & all training material, • Assist with operational reviews., • Oversee production sheets, line checks, pour tests, and daily & weekly cleaning schedules., • Ensure recipe accuracy and quality, maintaining consistency in food preparation., • Conduct inventory checks and manage stock levels efficiently to ensure proper stock and minimize waste., • Provide support to kitchen staff during peak times to ensure smooth operations., • Schedule, coordinate, and appoint activities to kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations., • Supervise food preparation and cooking to maintain consistency and efficiency., • Hold kitchen staff accountable for performance, adherence to standards, and productivity., • Identify staffing needs, recruit, and recommend candidates for hiring., • Coach and develop crew members, fostering skill growth and teamwork., • Complete back-of-house performance reviews in a timely manner., • Implement and uphold kitchen safety protocols to create a secure working environment., • Monitor ingredient inventory levels to ensure proper stock and minimize waste. Oversee kitchen sanitation and enforce health and safety guidelines., • Conduct regular line checks to maintain consistency and quality in food preparation., • Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, menu implementation, and food safety standards., • Ability to lead and motivate kitchen staff and communicate effectively with team members and guests., • Ability to assess operational data, identify trends, and provide strategic recommendations., • High accuracy in managing inventory, financial reporting, and compliance processes., • Strong troubleshooting skills to address operational challenges and guest concerns., • Identify opportunities to streamline kitchen operations and enhance efficiency., • Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity.