Kitchen Manager

Description

Position Summary: Oversees associate performance, ensures guest satisfaction, and maintains high standards of hygiene and operations in the kitchen. Key Responsibilities: 1. Lead teams and foster an environment of continuous development. 2. Ensure food quality and presentation according to standards. 3. Maintain restaurant hygiene, safety, and operational efficiency. **JOB REQUIREMENTS** · AGE: 25 years or older. · EDUCATION: Completed high school or administrative, culinary, or related field (completed or incomplete). · EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 1 year working at Applebee’s OR obtain Regional Manager approval, complete the selection process, on-the-job training, achieve a minimum score of 95%, and pass developmental evaluations across all kitchen areas. · APPEARANCE: Excellent personal hygiene and grooming; must wear a clean uniform, free of wrinkles, stains, and damage. **JOB DESCRIPTION** · Oversees associate performance during the shift. · Models a culture aligned with the Vision/Mission guiding principles: teamwork, results, integrity, passion for service, fun, balance, innovation, and guest-activated engagement. · Ensures immediate response and resolution of all guest complaints (referring specifically to kitchen-related complaints during the shift). · Prioritizes guest service above all else. · Applies food safety and hygiene awareness (personal hygiene and food safety). · Ensures food preparation and presentation meet company standards. · Maintains effective protection and safety programs in accordance with company policy and government standards. · Corrects unsafe practices and conditions. · Efficiently manages restaurant organization, cleanliness, and sanitation. · Monitors product temperatures, storage, and receiving. · Conducts routine maintenance inspections and performs necessary repairs immediately. · Communicates with other managers via the Manager Communication Log and shift handover. · Fosters a continuous development environment for associates, including weekly assessments and campaign/promotional activities. · Demonstrates proper execution of Applebee’s designated training systems. · Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and guidelines. · Participates in management meetings and presents improvement initiatives. · Ensures adherence to policies, practices, and procedures. · Acts as advisor/trainer. · Conducts weekly and daily food and beverage inventory. · Aligns work with the managerial activity calendar. · Conducts documented kitchen inspections and files records. · Receives vendor deliveries and calculates orders based on projected sales. · Keeps production pair updated according to projected monthly sales. · Tracks product shrinkage and implements an action plan with target deadlines. · Schedules preventive maintenance inspections for kitchen equipment. Conducts the closing process. Employment Type: Full-time Salary: $18,000.00 - $20,000.00 per month Work Location: On-site employment