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Kitchen Manager
Takoma - Busboys and Poets
Kitchen Manager
Takoma - Busboys and Poets
Full Time
1
Year
Experience
$65000 - $70000 / Year
Full Time
1
Year
Experience
$65000 - $70000 / Year
Skills
Fast-Paced Experience
Description
Please note that this salary range is accurate as of July 1st, 2024. It reflects our starting rate ($65,000) as well as the compensation for our most senior employees at this time. All positions will initially be offered at the entry-level rate, with consideration for annual increases based on performance assessments.
Busboys and Poets is a restaurant/bar/bookstore/event space/community where racial and cultural connections are consciously uplifted and a place to take a deliberate pause and feed your mind, body and soul. It is also a space for art, culture and politics to intentionally collide. We believe that by creating such a space we can inspire social change and begin to transform our community and the world.
Busboys and Poets is seeking an ambitious, hardworking, people-centric individual with proven experience managing across departments as a Back-of-House Manager. In this fast-paced, dynamic work environment, you will deliver training to our diverse staff, as well as managing the overall operation and being an expert in food safety, quality and cleanliness. The person in this role will represent Busboys and Poets values, including integrity and open and honest communication. If this sounds like the role for you, please consider applying to be a Restaurant Manager at one of our 8 locations in the DMV (DC, MD and VA).
Job Type: Full-time, Exempt, Salaried/ 50 hour work week
Starting Salary: $65,000-$70,000
RESPONSIBILITIES
This role will incorporate the following duties:
- Serving as an Advocate for the Busboys and Poets brand
- Upholding Busboys and Poets standards for employee performance and food quality
- Promoting cooperative effort, a team spirit, and good morale among employees
- Coaching and developing other staff members up to be promoted
- Evaluating employee performance, resolving personnel problems or grievances and ensuring that all information related to personnel is properly documented in the employees files
- Conducting and attending staff meetings, such as preshifts (daily) and manager meetings (weekly)Coordinating and facilitating existing training programs for new hires
- Working closely with fellow Managers and the General Manager to ensure effective business operations
- Supervising staff in terms of food preparation, customer service, cleaning, and repairs to restaurant and grounds
- Understanding and coaching on all software, including payroll, POS, waitlist, accounting, scheduling, etc
- Managing one or more department schedules, as needed
- Develop and implement menus for events, and catering services
- Performing daily inspections and periodic audits to check safety of equipment and to ensure that food is cooked properly, as well as reaching out for support when equipment is not functioning
- Helping with duties of other employees (i.e. cook, dishwasher, etc.) when necessary because of an unexpected absence or extra volume
- Maintaining a working knowledge of all menu items, products and production procedures
- Oversee all kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation
- Monitor food production to maintain consistency in taste, portion size, and presentation
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in the kitchen
- Manage inventory and control food costs by minimizing waste and optimizing ingredient usageTrain new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and kitchen procedures
- Performing other work-related duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
- Previous experience as a Kitchen Manager or similar role in a fast-paced restaurant or hotel setting
- Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, culinary trends, and menu development
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a commercial kitchen environment
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with staff, customers, and vendors
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends and holidays, as required
- Ability and commitment to meet deadlines, even during high volume periods.
- Must have current licensure (Food Safety, ServSafe) or be able to acquire appropriate licensure for jurisdiction in which employed within 30 days.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work that restaurant managers do is both physically and mentally demanding. You are on their feet much of the time. Managers must be able to taste raw and cooked food as well as carry up to 50 pounds, at times. Kitchen managers typically work forty-five to fifty hours a week. However, because the restaurant serves the public and is open on weekends and at night, managers may work longer, irregular hours. Please also note that, as a kitchen manager, you may be asked to change locations, at times.
Busboys and Poets is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please note that this salary range is accurate as of July 1st, 2024. It reflects our starting rate ($65,000) as well as the compensation for our most senior employees at this time. All positions will initially be offered at the entry-level rate, with consideration for annual increases based on performance assessments.
Busboys and Poets is a restaurant/bar/bookstore/event space/community where racial and cultural connections are consciously uplifted and a place to take a deliberate pause and feed your mind, body and soul. It is also a space for art, culture and politics to intentionally collide. We believe that by creating such a space we can inspire social change and begin to transform our community and the world.
Busboys and Poets is seeking an ambitious, hardworking, people-centric individual with proven experience managing across departments as a Back-of-House Manager. In this fast-paced, dynamic work environment, you will deliver training to our diverse staff, as well as managing the overall operation and being an expert in food safety, quality and cleanliness. The person in this role will represent Busboys and Poets values, including integrity and open and honest communication. If this sounds like the role for you, please consider applying to be a Restaurant Manager at one of our 8 locations in the DMV (DC, MD and VA).
Job Type: Full-time, Exempt, Salaried/ 50 hour work week
Starting Salary: $65,000-$70,000
RESPONSIBILITIES
This role will incorporate the following duties:
- Serving as an Advocate for the Busboys and Poets brand
- Upholding Busboys and Poets standards for employee performance and food quality
- Promoting cooperative effort, a team spirit, and good morale among employees
- Coaching and developing other staff members up to be promoted
- Evaluating employee performance, resolving personnel problems or grievances and ensuring that all information related to personnel is properly documented in the employees files
- Conducting and attending staff meetings, such as preshifts (daily) and manager meetings (weekly)Coordinating and facilitating existing training programs for new hires
- Working closely with fellow Managers and the General Manager to ensure effective business operations
- Supervising staff in terms of food preparation, customer service, cleaning, and repairs to restaurant and grounds
- Understanding and coaching on all software, including payroll, POS, waitlist, accounting, scheduling, etc
- Managing one or more department schedules, as needed
- Develop and implement menus for events, and catering services
- Performing daily inspections and periodic audits to check safety of equipment and to ensure that food is cooked properly, as well as reaching out for support when equipment is not functioning
- Helping with duties of other employees (i.e. cook, dishwasher, etc.) when necessary because of an unexpected absence or extra volume
- Maintaining a working knowledge of all menu items, products and production procedures
- Oversee all kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation
- Monitor food production to maintain consistency in taste, portion size, and presentation
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in the kitchen
- Manage inventory and control food costs by minimizing waste and optimizing ingredient usageTrain new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and kitchen procedures
- Performing other work-related duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
- Previous experience as a Kitchen Manager or similar role in a fast-paced restaurant or hotel setting
- Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, culinary trends, and menu development
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a commercial kitchen environment
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with staff, customers, and vendors
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends and holidays, as required
- Ability and commitment to meet deadlines, even during high volume periods.
- Must have current licensure (Food Safety, ServSafe) or be able to acquire appropriate licensure for jurisdiction in which employed within 30 days.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work that restaurant managers do is both physically and mentally demanding. You are on their feet much of the time. Managers must be able to taste raw and cooked food as well as carry up to 50 pounds, at times. Kitchen managers typically work forty-five to fifty hours a week. However, because the restaurant serves the public and is open on weekends and at night, managers may work longer, irregular hours. Please also note that, as a kitchen manager, you may be asked to change locations, at times.
Busboys and Poets is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Kitchen Manager
Full Time
1
Year
Experience
$65000 - $70000 / Year
Skills
Fast-Paced Experience
235 Carroll St NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20012, United States