Kitchen Supervisor

Full Time Benefits | Wage Based on Skillset & Experience ($16 per hour) | Shift Examples: 10am-6pm or 12pm-9pm or 2pm-Close

We also offer $1 more per hour on weekends and holidays, up to $10,000 tuition reimbursement, up to $1,000 in referral incentives for each hired friend you refer to work with us, free meals when you are on the clock, plus many other great team member perks!

If you are interested in this position or others at Bavarian Inn Restaurant, please apply online or visit our Team Services office in person. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, with on-the-spot interviews conducted whenever possible. Enter using the marked “Team Member Entrance” staircase at the rear of the building.

Job Summary

Are you a talented kitchen leaser who loves the challenge of a high energy, fast paces environment? Join our Bavarian Inn Restaurant leadership team as a full-time Kitchen Supervisor. You'll help lead a hardworking crew, ensure food safety and sanitation standards are met, and ensure service runs smoothly for thousands of guests daily. We're looking for someone who can stay focused and positive under pressure, inspire the team, and handle multiple tasks at once. With over half a million family-style chicken dinners served every year, you'll ensure each is prepared to perfection.

Ready to take your culinary leadership to the next level and play a key role in creating enjoyable experiences? Apply today!

Responsibilities and Duties

1.) Directs and supervises daily team operations and assigned duties:

• Makes out daily work sheet and assigns extra duties in afternoons or evenings.
• Assigns break times for adults and minors.
• Handles call-ins and covers Team Members for absences or breaks.
• Observes and records daily business needs so the scheduling supervisor can adjust the labor force as needed for maintaining costs.
• Directs assignments to be carried out as assigned on daily production sheet.
• Listens to voicemail and responds to emails on a daily basis

2.) Plans and sets up the daily food production operation for hot and cold food areas:

• Plans quantity of foods to be prepared based on daily business projection.
• Assigns the supply of foods for the preparation cooks.
• Decides the appropriate steam table set-up for daily and special dishing situations.
• Makes necessary adjustments in regard to dishing, preparation, and menu items as needed.
• Sets up preparation areas for afternoon and evening business changes.
• Ensures coolers are stocked during morning shift for evening business projection.
• Coordinates special parties under 50 with the Host/Hostess.
• Coordinates special parties over 50 with the Food Production Manager.
• Responds to Server inquiries regarding the preparation of foods.

3.) Supervises training of new Team Members and maintains positive communication between all kitchen Team Members:

• On-the-job training for new Team Members by instructing the methods of sanitation, food safety, quality, preparation and serving of food.
• Once trained, communicating the standards of performance to new and present Team Members, and maintaining those standards of quality.
• Communicates any changes or pertinent information to Team Members as needed.
• Develops & maintains good communication between all food preparation Team Members and service Team Members so the food operation flows smoothly and efficiently.

4.) Plans and monitors Team meals for all Team Members:

• Controls the keys to stock room and coolers.
• Checks coolers and confers with meat department for available food items.
• Ensures food is rotated and used efficiently by the Employee Meal Coordinator.
• Plans the Team meal menu and checks the preparation and presentation.

5.) Ensures daily cleaning is done properly for our standards and Health Code:

• Initiates cleaning schedules for each shift and inspects the work performed.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work area at all times to insure quality, Guest safety and cleanliness of all foods prepared in the kitchen.
• Inspects closing team members work at end of shift to ensure procedures are followed

6.) Takes an active part in acquiring and maintaining our Guests and Team Members through positive use of the Bavarian Inn Mission Statement.

7.) Works towards “Service That Rocks” by providing a responsible, respectful attitude toward internal Guests. Represents the Bavarian Inn brand by being a positive example for all Team Members at all times.

Qualifications and Skills

• 18 years of age or older
• Minimum one year experience in a related kitchen leadership position, or similar role, overseeing team of 15 team members. (Familiar with workflow, cooking techniques, Serv-Safe practices and supplies)
• Ability to stand and walk continually for duration of 8 hour shift
• Ability to withstand kitchen heat and cold
• Ability to lift weights up to 50 pounds

Benefits

Since 1950, Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth has grown into one of the top ten family-owned restaurant-based businesses in the country. What’s our secret? Great team members! That’s why we’re proud to offer these outstanding advantages:

• Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Coverage
• Voluntary Vision/Dental Coverage
• Vacation Pay
• Personal Life Insurance Coverage
• Disability Insurance Coverage
• 401K/Retirement Plan
• Free Meals and Beverages – on the job in our top-notch team member facilities
• Competitive Wages
• Training Raises – after training, based on performance
• Education Reimbursement
• Generous Team Member Discount – in our retail shops and dining rooms
• Birthday Brunch/Dinner Certificate

Also, maximize your earning potential with our Incentive Programs:

• Team Member Referral Program – earn up to $500.00 per referral
• Suggestion Program – get paid for your ideas!
• Bonus & Incentive Programs – up to 6% of yearly wages!

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this position or others at Bavarian Inn Restaurant you may apply online or visit our Team Services office in person. Office hours are Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm. We encourage you to call ahead to schedule an appointment, however we do accept walk-in applicants daily with on-the-spot interviews conducted whenever possible. We look forward to speaking with you!

BAVARIAN INN RESTAURANT, 713 S MAIN STREET, FRANKENMUTH, MI 48734

(Enter using marked “Team Member Entrance” staircase at the rear of the building)