Kitchen Manager

Kitchen Manager

Hospitality Starts Here:

Welcome to The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG) where hospitality is more than a job; its a family a lifestyle and an exciting journey. We believe that by taking care of you youll best take care of our guests. Its addition to generous benefits and job openings across 30 locations we have internal growth opportunities for everyone who wants it. But most of all we have heart!

Why Us:

Founded in 2009 by Steve PalmerIRHG sets itself apart in the industry by fostering an environment where our people come first. We want to meet you. Come join us in our mission to change the hospitality industry forever.

THE ROLE

As aKitchen Managerare culinarily trained yet an effective and influential leader. Responsible for various deliverables on a daily basis but most specifically focused on people service and experience. While also mitigating waste risk overseeing purchasing inventory and team members schedules.

You know that happy food is made by happy chefs so youll supervise and motivate the kitchen staff sharing inspiration and ideas with them daily to teach and keep energy high.

What we will ask of you:

• To ensure the highest quality is coming out of the kitchen youll advise in training preparation and production of all menu items.
• Youll work with the kitchen staff to establish a consistent schedule while managing labor costs and anticipating future employment needs.
• Holding the kitchen staff accountable is part of your role; youll uphold standards of conduct per handbook expectations.
• Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality and standards.
• Control food costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation; minimizing waste; ensuring high quality of preparation.
• Adhere to all DHEC regulations for cleanliness and sanitation reporting any accidents.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef to prepare and design menu items.
• Produce high quality plates as it relates to both design and taste following proper presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Stock and maintain sufficient food product level at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Maintain close relationships with local vendors farms etc.
• Ensure that the guest experience is the number one goal at the end of all we do.
• Perform a daily walk-through of inventory to determine daily production.
• Conduct proper ordering procedures to maintain par levels of all kitchen products

Requirements for Success:

• 4 years of successful restaurant management experience
• Thrive in high-volume scratch kitchen and upscale food focused environments
• Passionate about Internal Hospitality and embrace our core values
• Strong problem resolution skills
• Have exceptional organizational skills and a keen eye for detail
• Effective communication skills and the ability to navigate important conversation

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation:Competitive base pay performance-based bonuses (paid quarterly) and PTO benefits after 90 days.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance coverage including medical dental vision and more.
• Financial Planning: Access to a 401K plan with a 50% match on your first 6% investment along with Roth options.
• Home Loan Program: We offer a zero-interest housing loan program to help you achieve your dream of home ownership.
• Employee Discounts:Enjoy discounts at our 15 restaurant concepts and growing boutique hotels division.
• Family Time: Benefit from 4 weeks of PTO for maternity/paternity leave.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position nor should it be construed as a contract.

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal state or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment including selection job assignment compensation promotion discipline termination and access to benefits and training.