What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Manager position at The Stray Dog Bar & Grill?
Job Title: Kitchen Manager
Job Type: Full-time, seasonal or year-round
The Stray Dog Bar & Grill is looking for a passionate and experienced Kitchen Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be team-oriented, hardworking, and ready to lead by example under the supervision of our Director of Culinary Operations. Pay is commensurate with experience.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Oversee consistent, high-quality production of menu items across several kitchen stations according to recipes, preparation methods, and presentation guidelines.
- Reinforce policies and procedures according to The Stray Dog guidelines.
- Implement daily checklists and routines to ensure adherence to safety policies, sanitation and food storage regulations, and company procedures.
- Energize and motivate the BOH team with a positive work environment.
- Help recruit, train, and monitor performance of BOH team members.
- Ensure the continuing education of employees to maintain a high level of skill in the performance of their duties.
- Assist in managing inventory and costs as directed by the Director of Culinary Operations.
- Bridge communication between FOH AND BOH to ensure smooth operations.
- Work on the line or assist wherever needed during service as necessary.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- 2 years of relevant kitchen supervisory experience.
- Availability during days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Strong skills in communication, organization, leadership, and teamwork.
- Proficient in food and beverage safety and service techniques.
- Ability to supervise employees effectively and ensure positive guest experiences
- Knowledge of or ability to learn POS Systems (Squirrel preferred).
- Ability to stand, move, and walk for multiple hours.
Job Benefits:
- Competitive base pay commensurate with experience.
- Restaurant closure on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
- Health insurance after probationary period*
- PTO accrual after probationary period*
- *subject to employment type and eligibility requirements.
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I understand that I shall be required to provide documentation establishing my legal authorization for employment within the first three days of my employment.
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Upon termination of my employment for whatever reason, I release this company from all liability for supplying any information concerning my employment to any potential employer.
I authorize this company, if applicable, to request a copy of my credit report, motor vehicle driving record, and any other investigative report deemed necessary through various third party sources. As required by law, upon request within a reasonable period of time, I will be notified as to the nature and scope of such investigations.
If applicable, I also agree to submit to any drug test required of me, whether prior to my employment or if employed by this company at any time thereafter.
At-Will Employment Agreement
I understand and agree that nothing contained in this application, or conveyed during any interview is intended to create an employment contract between the company and me. In addition, I understand and agree that if you employ me, in consideration of my employment, my employment and compensation will be at-will, for no definite period of time, and may be terminated at any time, for any reason, or for no reason at all. I understand that only the company’s managing member is authorized to change the employment-at-will status and such a change can only be done in writing. I have read, understand, and agree to the above.
