We are currently seeking a full-time Kitchen Manager to join our Kilauea Market + Cafe team!
Job Summary:
The Kitchen Manager is responsible for serving quality food while managing cost and efficient kitchen operations. Oversees all culinary staff, maintains product standards and consistency, enforces operating procedures, implement safe food handling practices, maintains a clean and organized kitchen, while managing a profitable food operation. Candidate would need to be knowledgeable about cooking techniques and procedures, systems operations, staffing strategies, as well as safety and sanitation guidelines.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct hands-on teaching and training in kitchen, working closely with cooks, as well as other staff as applicable and assist with food preparation, operation, and execution.
- Train and educate BOH staff on new menu items and changes in procedures for current menu items; monitor and hold staff accountable for implementing the changes.
- Develop production methodologies to increase efficiency, productivity, quality and/or consistency in kitchen. Ensure all equipment and tools are used appropriately.
- Responsible for proper ordering and inventory control. Ensure appropriate use of supplies.
- Hire, coach, train, counsel, and conduct performance evaluations of direct reports.
- Oversee daily production and offer guidance while keeping employees on track and efficient.
- Motivate employees to achieve peak productivity and performance; bring out their strong points and help work through their weaknesses.
- Create an enthusiastic, positive work climate, and energize others.
- Work with store manager to instill company culture, build morale and create an ongoing positive work environment, using established as well as newly developed initiatives.
Education, Training, Skills and Experience Requirements
- AOS Culinary School graduate or related training.
- Passionate culinarian with great palette and sense of presentation.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, adapt to change and work well in environment with time constraints.
- Ability to work flexible schedule including weekend and holidays to accommodate business levels.
- Ability to meet budgets including labor, food, and applicable direct operating costs.
- Ability to set and meet deadlines on time, by working with a sense of urgency.
- Detail-oriented with good organizational skills, performing work accurately and efficiently while meeting deadlines.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Demonstrated effective leadership skills including delegation skills.
- Knowledge of word processing programs: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook
- Must comply with all company policies and requirements including the COVID-19 vaccination policy.
- Must possess a valid TB clearance.
This is a full-time position with excellent benefits including competitive salaries, medical insurance, paid vacation, 401k retirement plan with a company match, advancement opportunities, and more!
To apply, please send your resume as a PDF to the posting or apply online at www.kilaueamarket.com/apply, or in person at at the Kilauea Market + Cafe store.
We're sorry that we will not be able to respond to all submissions, only qualified candidates will be contacted. Mahalo!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- kitchen management: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Kilauea, HI 96754 (Required)
Work Location: In person