Kitchen Manager

BLOSSOMING LOTUS CAFÉ & JUICE BAR KITCHEN MANAGER 

Looking for an organized, responsible and communicative food professional passionate about Food as Medicine. Entrepreneurial opportunity for the right culinary leader.

Division/Department: Cafe 

Reporting Relationship: Cafe Manager

Compensation Structure:  Hourly or Salary  Tips (see below) 

Full-Time: 4 Days/Week  

Position Brief:        

Blossoming Lotus Cafe & Juice Bar, a small and manageable 5-6 person operation in Root Whole Body in NW Portland, is looking for an organized, responsible and communicative working Kitchen Manager who is passionate about healthy food and inspiring others to view food as medicine. The ideal candidate is experienced in all BOH operations, including ordering/planning, inventory, prep scheduling, menu prep, order assembly, quality and plating.  They protect high quality standards, possess attention to detail, is organized, customer-oriented and truly find joy in nourishing others with clean, healthy, plant-based food made with love.  Oversees entire back-of-house (BOH) operations: ordering, inventory, scheduling, food safety, prep, line work, training, etc. This position requires batch prep and food ordering experience, managing food costs, resource/waste management, and menu management.    

Primary Job Responsibilities: 

Quality Food & Beverage Preparation per Specifications 

• Oversees entire food & kitchen operations: ordering, inventory, scheduling, food safety, prep, line work, training, etc.
• Prep cooking duties for: sauces, dressings and entrée elements 

• Daily inventory and prep lists:  Prepping fruits and vegetables for various menu items including juices/smoothies 

• Made to order assembling of entree bowls, salads, juices/smoothies to order as well as grab ‘n go items 

• Consistency of plating, portion control and presentation 

• Complete Specifications for any new menu items and training of specifications to 3-4 cafe team members 
   

Clean & Organized Kitchen Operations & Customer Experience 

• Highest level of cleanliness and organization at the front counter, back kitchen and customer seating area 

• Comply with sanitation guidelines, industry and health depart compliance

• Maintain clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes and sanitizing surfaces 

• Maintain clean and uncluttered customer bussing and dining area 

• Ensure all food, beverage and supplies are received, labeled, stored properly - per shelf-life guidelines

• Menu and ingredient knowledge; including complementary additions where appropriate 

• Accurate customer ordering and timely expo of order 

• Assuring customer satisfaction and quality control 

Operational Efficiencies & Profitability 

• Managing food costs, minimizing waste and optimizing resources 

• Vendor ordering and receiving; inventory management, label and stock all ingredients in an organized and accessible manner

• Set ordering schedule/amounts based on café sales; may be required to pick up orders

• Protect food quality, presentation and costing control guidelines 

• Manage and train staff to achieve highest level of sanitization and compliance 

• Develop food programs, delivery or products that support ‘food as medicine’ 

• Perform any and all administrative duties associated with the position 
   

Qualifications: 

• 3-5 years kitchen management or prep chef/supervisory experience 

• Ability to consistently deliver and train others to deliver quality in a timely manner 

• Computer savvy (Word, Excel, Office); working knowledge of POS programs 

• Highly organized and effective communicator, populating weekly ordering/inventory management systems. 

• Strong knowledge in kitchen safety regulations & compliance; ability to train others. 

• Problem solving capabilities and patient demeanor. 

• Vehicle required for purchasing runs as needed outside of deliveries 

• Ability to stand on your feet for several hours 

• Ability to lift at least 30 lbs 

• Passion for healthy, plant-based offering 
   

Pay range: Competitive Hourly or Salary based on experience with add’l $5/hr tip pool  

Salary : $5