No Forks Given is seeking a full time Kitchen Manager. This is a fast-casual smash burger specialized restaurant near Ottawa University Campus.
The position is available beginning Monday July 22 with some flexibility on the start date. It is a long term position; we expect the successful candidate to hold this position for a minimum of 2 years.
This restaurant serves gourmet burgers, poutine, chicken wings, and other fried snack foods. The menu provides many options for guests following various dietary restrictions, including gluten-free, vegetarian, plant-based, and halal diets.
The business' core values center on providing a healthy and safe environment for both guests and staff, as well as offering menu options that appeal to a wide audience.
The Kitchen Manager will be responsible for overseeing all day-to-day operations in the kitchen. Managing staff, overseeing food production and flow of service, maintaining cleanliness and ensuring equipment is in good working order.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee day to day operations in the kitchen
- Manage and train kitchen staff, including scheduling and assigning tasks
- Maintaining standards set for food quality, portioning and company recipes
- Managing inventory & ordering products
- Maintaining current labor and food cost percentages
- Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment
- Adhere to a deep cleaning schedule and ensuring all health standards are followed
- Work the line during lunch service
-Hands-on food prep
Qualifications:
- Minimum 6 years experience cooking in a professional environment
- Minimum 2 years experience in a management role in a restaurant kitchen
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Food Handler Certification, in depth knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities simultaneously
- Strong interpersonal skills, respectfully and effectively interacting with staff and suppliers
Compensation for this role will be between 26$-28$/hour starting wage, with the standard overtime rate paid as applicable (none expected). You will also receive half shares in our tip pool, totalling approximately 200$ bi-weekly. Full time employees are eligible for our group health/dental/life/ltd insurance policy coverage after a 6 month waiting period. Vacation pay will be the standard 4% for the first year, increasing to a maximum of 6% based on performance in subsequent years. We also offer 3 paid days of sick leave per year.
Cover letters and messages can be addressed to the chef/owner Kristine Hartling. Please apply by responding to this ad directly. Email communication is preferred. We look forward to connecting with you and thank you very much for your interest.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00-$28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Store discount
- Vision care
Education:
Experience:
- cooking: 6 years (preferred)
- Management: 2 years (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Food Handler Certification (required)
Work Location: In person
