Kitchen Manager

Company: Picnik Burnet Road
Location: Austin
Posted on: April 25, 2024

Job Description:

The Kitchen Manager (KM) at Picnik Restaurant plays a key role in overseeing the kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, safety, and efficiency. The KM supervises the back of house team, manages inventory, and safety compliance. The ideal candidate is a culinary professional with a passion for serving nutritional delicious food and has a strong background in kitchen management and food preparation. PICNIK's Core Values1) Nutrition - we believe that clean, nutritious food and drinks can both be great for you, and taste great as well! We want to break the misconception that healthy options can't taste amazing. We are proof that IT CAN AND DOES!2) Community - we believe in being inclusive, never exclusive! Our community is a welcoming one, filled with amazing people. We know that everyone is on a different stage in their nutritional journey, and we want to welcome all with open arms, using education and genuine excitement to spread our philosophy.3) Innovation - we have some unique offerings on our menu and want to stay on the forefront of America's conscious eating movement. We want to set the tone for our industry and show our peers that we can have success using the best quality ingredients, and frankly, paying a bit more for them.4) Good Vibes - we believe in genuine hospitality. Through our philosophy, we foster an amazing and joyful customer base. We welcome everyone with excitement! At Picnik, with "good vibes" as one of our core values, the most important of your duties will bring positive and productive energy, each and every day! Position Responsibilities Kitchen Operations Management: Support Regional Chef with all aspects of kitchen operations, including good preparation, cooking, and plating to ensure high-quality standards are met and maintained. Staffing and Scheduling: Provide guidance to the BOH team, fostering a collaborative work environment and ensuring adherence to recipes and standards. Assist in recruiting, hiring, training, and managing schedules to meet operational needs. Training, Development, and Performance Management: Support new hire training and new initiatives for the team to enhance their skills. Identify and nurture talent within the team, providing regular feedback and coaching to employees to support professional development and improve performance. Maintain accurate documentation on employee performance to track progress, identify areas for improvement, recognize achievement, and separate when necessary. Cost Control and Waste Management: Recommend strategies to control food costs, minimize waste, and maximize efficiency in the kitchen to guarantee profitability and sustainability. Inventory Management: Support in the inventory management by ordering ingredients and supplies, monitoring stock levels, and minimizing waste. Health & Safety Compliance: Follow strict health and safety regulations, conduct training sessions with the Regional Chef to guarantee a safe and clean environment for the team and Guests. Quality Control: Monitor food quality and verify that all dishes meet Picnik standards for taste, presentation, and consistency. Administrative Duties: Perform various administrative tasks, such as maintaining records, preparing reports on food usage and waste, inventory, and cost reconciliation to support the overall operations of the kitchen. Support GM/ DO and Regional Chef with other tasks, as needed. Position Requirements Creative, driven, culinary focused, detail-oriented, and hungry Excellent interpersonal communication skills 2+ years of management in a full-service scratch kitchen Experience with service and production in a full-service restaurant setting Experience with restaurant systems and cost controls (Schedules, Inventory, P/Ls) Experience with vendor relationship, product ordering, and invoice organization Computer knowledge (Google Drive & Suite, Toast) Experience with supporting a strong and successful team Bilingual in English & Spanish is a plus. ***If you'd like to find out more about Picnik, check us out on Instagram @picnikaustin, or online at www.picnikaustin.com.***' Picnik Restaurants is an Equal Opportunity & E- Verify Employer. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required.

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