Kitchen Manager

Position Objective:

The Kitchen Manager leads the Back of House (BOH) team to meet or exceed company goals for Cost of Materials and Cost of Labor while maintaining Product Related Systems and a well-organized, clean kitchen.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure kitchen timelines are met within company standards, and manage the guest experience as it pertains to the Back of House staff.

• Food Quality Assurance – Strong product knowledge and commitment to Specialty’s standards and recipe adherence. Conduct daily product cuttings.

• Ensure Cost of Labor (COL) budget is being met through effective execution of the daily labor schedule and complying with all state and federal Labor Laws (including applicable breaks and meal periods).

• Conduct Administrative functions including, but not limited to:

o Financial Awareness – Reviews P&L results with General Manager, and works with management team to create action plans for improvement of financial results.

o Inventory Control – Assists General Manager with weekly and periodic inventory control systems as well as ongoing waste prevention and quality controls.

o Food Safety – ServSafe certified and ensures Specialty’s food safety and workplace safety standards are practiced.

o Rollouts – assists General Manager to successfully roll out new items and or food labs to the team.

o Effective Coaching – Conduct succession planning 1-on-1s with Team Members.

o Experience Evaluation (BAR) audits – Participates in and ensures audit standards are met.

• Ensures proper maintenance of equipment and facilities through the effective execution of Weekly Cleaning Charts.

• Ability to work in all kitchen, production and baking positions.

• Create a positive, teamwork environment by promoting high morale and encouraging full Team involvement.

• Other projects/duties as assigned by the General Manager.

• Operate within the guidelines of our Company values.

Requirements & Education:

• Read, write and communicate effectively in English with all levels of the organization.

• Physical requirements:

o Be physically able to work a ten (8) hour day or more while on your feet.

o Climbing, reaching, walking, sitting, grasping, repetitive motions, visual acuity, hearing and a great deal of smiling.

o Able to bend and lift up to 50 lbs.

o Work standing up for sustained periods of up to 4 hours.

o Represent the Brand by maintaining a professional appearance.

• 1-2 years of restaurant management experience, or 90 days in position within Specialty’s Café & Bakery

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year
• 2 years

Restaurant type:

• Bakery
• Café
• Coffee shop
• Quick service & fast food restaurant

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mountain View, CA 94043: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Restaurant management: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person