Are you a culinary leader with a passion for excellence and an aptitude for managing kitchen operations? We're seeking a dynamic and experienced Kitchen Manager to join our team at Jamesport Brewing Company!
Location: Ludington, Michigan
Position Type: Full-time
Compensation: $30,000-$70,000/yr depending on experience. Potential relocation assistance.
Start Date: Immediate
Responsibilities:
- Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation, to ensure consistency and quality.
- Develop and maintain standardized recipes, portion sizes, and food quality standards.
- Review and assess menu and catering profitability, assist with catering events to ensure smooth execution.
- Collaborate with kitchen leads to plan menus, specials, parties, and events.
- Create team schedule and manage labor hours.
- Responsible for food orders, management of equipment and food inventory levels, food costs, and kitchen expenses to meet budgetary goals.
- Use of Marketman to ensure correct menu pricing.
- Create and manage par lists.
- Create weekly/monthly cost, waste and inventory reports.
- Work with the General Manager to hire, train, mentor, and motivate kitchen staff, providing guidance on culinary techniques and best practices.
- Ensure compliance with uniform standards.
- Responsible for quarterly staff performance reviews.
- Identify areas of improvement within the kitchen, create and implement procedures for success.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards at all times, work with the health department during inspections.
- Oversee scheduled maintenance and handle kitchen emergencies.
- Collaborate with the front-of-house team to coordinate efficient service and address any guest concerns or special requests promptly.
- Participate in design and implementation of kitchen expansion
- Table visits with guests
Qualifications:
- Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management or a related field (preferred) or equivalent experience as a Kitchen Manager/Lead or similar position in a high-volume restaurant.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
- In-depth knowledge of culinary techniques, food safety standards, and kitchen equipment operation.
- Exceptional organizational and problem-solving abilities, with a strong eye for detail.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and maintain composure under pressure.
- Certification in food safety and sanitation (e.g. ServSafe) preferred.
- Experience with MarketMan or comparable software is a plus.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
Benefits & Perks:
- Competitive compensation package including salary and bonus
- 401k
- Vacation Pay
- Opportunities for professional development.
- Employee discounts and incentives.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued.
If you're ready to take your culinary career to the next level and lead a talented team in creating memorable dining experiences, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and detailed cover letter to julie@jamesportbrewingcompany.com explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Experience level:
Restaurant type:
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Weekly day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Ludington, MI 49431: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person