What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Manager position at The League Kitchen & Tavern?
The League Kitchen & Tavern is Austin owned and operated by Tc4 & Co Hospitality, dedicated to “Hard Work, High Standards and Notable Hospitality.” Led by partners, Tony Ciola and Creed Ford IV, Tc4 was founded in 2011 with the opening of their first concept The League Kitchen & Tavern. Together, Tc4 owns and operates multiple Award-Winning restaurants in the Austin area, including Tony C's Beer Garden, Mighty Fine Burgers, and Tony C’s New York Style Pizza.
The League Kitchen & Tavern stands as an homage to the 1920’s Prohibition era. A photo of the Anti-Saloon League spans the walls along with pictures of history – old sports photos and historic photos of the founders’ families. The photos and mural enhance the motif of the vintage, speakeasy inspired eatery. The kitchen offers an eclectic mix of traditional and modern American cuisine, chef-inspired features, and weekly specials.
The tavern boasts a cocktail menu that takes guests on a stroll through history, featuring Vintage cocktails like the Moscow Mule, served in authentic copper mugs, craft cocktails made with fresh ingredients, an extensive selection of fine spirits, personally selected wines and a special “Stache” menu with the founders’ favorite libations.
We are looking for people who love the extraordinary, not the ordinary. When you join us at The League and TC4 & Co, you have the unique opportunity to help build a company and be heard and appreciated by hard working owners and a dedicated support team. This is not your average place, but rather a company that is creating a path of success for its brands and people.
Kitchen Manager responsibilities include supervising the food prep and cooking, maintaining a fully-stocked kitchen inventory and complying with safety and cleanliness standards. To be successful in this role, you should be able to manage our kitchen team and guide them to deliver quality food on time. Ultimately, you will ensure all plates are properly cooked and served and our guests have a "Notably Hospitable" dining experience.
Responsibilities
- Proven work experience as a Kitchen Manager, Restaurant Manager or Head Chef
- Manage kitchen staff and coordinate food orders
- Supervise food prep and cooking
- Check food plating and temperature
- Establish portion sizes
- Schedule kitchen team shifts
- Order food supplies and kitchen equipment, as needed
- Train kitchen staff on prep work and food plating techniques
- Store food products in compliance with safety practices (e.g. in refrigerators)
- Keep weekly and monthly cost reports
- Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen area
- Hands-on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredients
- Knowledge of a wide range of recipes
- Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations
- Excellent organizational skills
- Conflict management abilities
- Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced work environment
- Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends
Requirements
- Proven work experience as a Kitchen Manager, Restaurant Manager or Head Chef
- Hands-on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredients
- Knowledge of a wide range of recipes
- Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations
- Excellent organizational skills
- Food Handlers Certification & TABC
- Conflict management abilities
- Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced work environment
- Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Awesome Work Environment
- Growth Potential and Career Advancement
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Options
- Life Insurance
- Quarterly & Annual Bonus Opportunity
- Paid Vacation
Salary Range: $60,000-$70,000
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000
