What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Manager position at Under Canvas Inc.?
Summary
As a Kitchen Manager, you will support the General Manager of Food and Beverage by leading the culinary team and completing delegated administrative tasks. You will ensure that food safety protocols and all brand standards are followed. The Kitchen Manager also serves as a lead cook and / or expediter. This is a seasonal, hourly position and includes the option of team member housing for the duration of employment.
Responsibilities
- Support GM of F&B with team member management through interviewing, scheduling, missed punch adjustments and coaching conversations
- Assist in supervising the day-to-day activities of staff, assign responsibilities for tasks, and set deadlines to ensure the timely completion of tasks
- Maintain complete product knowledge and actively educate team members on menus, recipes, portions, specials, seasonal changes, allergens, etc.
- Participate in menu development, seasonal changes, daily specials, costing and product adjustments, development of property wide Food and Beverage programing and optimization
- Ensure a clean and safe workspace through completion of daily and weekly cleaning tasks
- Maintain team member and guest safety by ensuring all food handling safety and storage protocols are implemented, SOP's are followed, and tracking logs are completed
- Assist with all inventory practices, including ordering, receiving, waste tracking, setting up count sheets, and completing physical inventory counts
- Lead by example, maintain professionality, take prompt action with solutions in unpredictable situations such as weather, diverse needs of guests, or incidents on property
- Independently and confidently make critical decisions to quickly resolve guest and team member issues keeping in mind the health of the operation
- Learn and share knowledge of the local area, culture, and on-site activities
- Cultivate a positive work environment that is guest-focused and inclusive.
- Set clear expectations, and provide accurate, complete, and timely communication
- Participate in camp level and company-wide meetings
- Lead and support team members in individual growth and career advancement plans to contribute to our internal leadership pipeline
- Collaborate with and maintain professional relationships with food and beverage vendors
Competencies
Effective Communication
Adaptagility
Decision Making
Initiative
Education
High School Diploma / GED
Working Conditions
Preferred Qualifications
Must be obtained byproperty opening date or before starting any work involving food or alcohol handling
Additional Information
This position requires the individual to wear and work in personal protective equipment, when applicable.
This position requires that the individual is able to lift a minimum of 45lbs independently.
Physical demands associated with this position include extensive walking, standing, bending, twisting, lifting, and maneuvering in an outdoor environment on uneven surfaces.
Ability to work in extreme weather conditions including but not limited to heat, cold, rain, snow, humidity, and wind.
This position is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check and / or motor vehicle records check, if requested by Under Canvas.
This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Under Canvas.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS :
Under Canvas strives to provide a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that addresses the needs of our team members. In addition, they can participate in :
Under Canvas is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer who prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any kind.
