Food Truck Manager (Year Round)

Food Truck & Kitchen Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Food Truck/Kitchen Manager Serves as the person in charge of the food truck and in house food offerings. Also responsible for creating and administering a food truck model that can be flexible enough to adapt to changing circumstances (such as a pandemic) and accommodating to the needs of those that we serve. This position requires exceptional leadership, strong business acumen and experience in food service or hospitality operations. The Kitchen Manager will assist in developing a business plan, set projections and goals, monitor, analyze, and report on results. They will drive sales, make staff decisions, manage labor, overhead and food costs. They must have a clear understanding of the food service industry. They must also have a strong desire and proven ability to coach and develop crew members, ensuring an exceptional customer experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Must have a thorough knowledge and understanding all aspects of kitchen operations and the ability to train in all areas.

2. Schedule employees for food preparation, service, and cleaning according to needs.

3. Collaborate with Retail Manager to create a strong and effective working relationship with the front of house to ensure smooth operations between the kitchen and the retail teams.

4. Ability to manage kitchen operations independently and cover entire shifts as needed.

5. Prepare or directly supervise kitchen staff responsible for the daily preparation of soups, sauces, menu items and "specials" to ensure that methods of cooking, garnishing, and portion sizes are as prescribed by standardized recipes.

6. Complete monthly inventories, pricing, cost controls, requisitioning, and issuing for food production

7. Supervise and train Team Members on sanitation and safety, menu planning, and related production activities

8. Consistently maintain standards of quality, cost, eye appeal, and flavor of foods

9. Establish controls to minimize food and supply waste and theft

10. Must be able to travel to and work during the busiest time on a daily and weekly basis including days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays.

11. Builds bench strength for the organization by helping to cross-train team members.

• Ensure proper staffing for maximum productivity and high standards of quality; control food and payroll costs to achieve maximum profitability. Hire, supervise, train, and evaluate kitchen team members

13. Regularly conducts job assessment, performance reviews and continual feedback.

14. Provides coaching and direction to act and to achieve operational goals.

15. Assist in the development of training and the provision of professional development opportunities for all kitchen staff

16. Consult with retail personnel during daily meetings

17. An energetic personality who enjoys the food service environment, has a passion for cooking and creating a fun and exciting environment for everyone.

• Assist in food procurement, delivery, storage, and issuing of food items
• Expedite food orders during peak service hours
• Inspect presentation of food items to ensure that quality standards are met
• Report all guest or employee complaints to the Director and assist in resolutions

22. Plans, identifies, communicates, and delegates appropriate responsibilities and practices to ensure smooth flow of operations.

23. Online operations – Partner with the Retail Manager to manage online ordering website and ensure orders are fulfilled in a timely fashion.

24. Maintains ServSafe certification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Strong leadership skills, with the ability to coach and mentor others

2. Customer service oriented with a great personality and demeanor

3. Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines

4. Effectively manage conflict

5. Manage store operations independently

6. Knowledge of and ability to use all online and support systems

7. Organizational and planning skills

8. Team-building skills

9. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information

10. Knowledge of proper food handling and sanitation procedures

11. Ability to manage and follow an established documentation system

12. Must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills in the English language

13. Problem-solving skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. Must be able to occasionally lift 50 pounds

2. Must be able to stand for long periods of time in a kitchen environment

3. Must be able to use food preparation utensils and machines, including industrial ovens, grills, stoves, slivers and grinders and other commercial kitchen equipment.

4. Must reside locally or be willing to relocate to the area

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Must have leadership experience

2. Previous kitchen management experience

3. Proven track record of relevant accomplishments

4. Proficient in Microsoft tools such as Outlook, Excel and Word

5. Previous food service experience preferred

6. College degree preferred

OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not intended to cover a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including working in other areas to cover absences or to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Management: 2 years (Preferred)
• Staff Training: 1 year (Preferred)
• Food Ordering: 1 year (Preferred)
• Food Safety: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000