Kitchen Manager - New York New York

Company: The Little Beet - Lenox Hill
Location: New York, New York
Posted On: 09/08/2024

The Little Beet is raising the bar in the quick service industry. We give people access to simple, nutritious, and crave-able food - fast So that anyone can eat well on the go. We want everyone to eat our food all the time because food should make you happy and make you feel good. The experience of going out to buy food should be effortless and enjoyable. This is what we stand for and our team culture, like our food, is one that fosters growth and makes you feel good.The Kitchen Manager effectively and efficiently manages a kitchen within the policies and guidelines of the company to ensure guest satisfaction, profit maximization and development of high performing work teams. This position reports to the General Manager. Kitchen Managers will have the overall responsibility for directing the daily operations of the kitchen, ensuring compliance with company standards in all areas of operation, including product preparation and delivery, customer relations, restaurant maintenance and repair, inventory management, team management, recruiting and retention of team members, financial accountability, ensuring that the highest quality products and services are delivered to each customer and other duties as required or assigned.Role Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team in the preparation and execution of all menu items
• Maintain full knowledge of menu items, including proper storage and preparation
• Ensure completion of Little Beet food safety checklists to ensure proper food handling
• Manage labor deployment and ensure hourly labor is within parameters of set labor budget
• Maintain and manage food cost within the restaurant
• Monitor and maintain proper food par levels and use prep sheets to prepare correct levels of food
• Assist General Manager in completing inventory
• Handle any team member situations with genuine empathy and elevate to the General Manager as necessary
• Complete all opening, mid, and closing procedures; direct kitchen team to ensure completion of all daily checklist and side work assignments
• Partners with General Manager to recruit, interview, hire, train, and retain a kitchen team
• Keep all areas of the restaurant clean and organized by following cleaning checklists
• Monitor kitchen equipment and ensure it is kept in good repairQualifications
  • 6 to 12 months of related restaurant experience or training
  • Food Handler's Certification or ability to acquire
  • Flexibility in schedule is highly preferred but not required
  • General administrative and computer skills strongly preferred
  • Ability to speak, read, and understand the primary language(s) of the work locationBenefits
    • Enrollment in Company-contributed health coverage plan
    • Accrued Paid Time Off
    • 401k with up to 4% match after ninety days (90) of employment
    • Pre-tax commuter benefits (in applicable States)
    • Team member discounts at all our brands
      
      Convive Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected class. Convive Brands celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
      
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