The Drake & Firkin is hiring for the position of Kitchen Manager
Do you want to be part of a team that's more like friends & family than coworkers? Then join our team at the The Drake
Job Description:
To prepare, cook and present food quickly and efficiently. To ensure the smooth running of the kitchen, at all times and to supervise, train and motivate others with the key aim of delivering food to our customers within a timely manner. Optimize profits by controlling food cost, production, labour and increased sales through food quality, speed of service and food preparation
Job Purpose:
To ensure the BOH operates successfully, resulting in excellent guest experience
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
· Be confident and self-motivated
· Be able to prioritize duties
· Be professional at all times
· Work together with the team to ensure the pub is the best it can be
· Be able to communicate well with people of all levels
· Make work fun
· Support, encourage & motivate others
· Must be able to speak clearly and listen attentively to guests and to other employees and managers
· Must be able to read and follow written verbal instructions and implement same
· Regularly required to walk and be on their feet for 8 to 10 hours a day
· Proficient in all BOH computer requirements
· Have knowledge of food costing
· Maintain sanitation standards and safe food handling Coaching and development
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
· Manage the daily opening and closing of the kitchen
· Prepare, cook and present food, quickly and efficiently, meeting our corporate standards
· Assist in keeping the kitchen clean, hygienic and tidy at all times by posting daily and weekly cleaning schedules and making sure they are followed
· Manage and maintain correct staffing levels and remembering that the “business” dictates the schedules
· Maintain accurate food-ordering and stocking levels
· Adhere to all company policies and procedures
· Input and maintain all prep lists and inventories
· Making sure that every kitchen employee is fully trained according to the corporate standards
· Carry out instructions given by the management team and head office
· Ensure proper food handling procedures followed at all times and make sure that staff have received proper Food Handler training
· Conduct monthly food inventory and submit it in a timely manner
· Conduct daily line checks before lunch and dinner
· Manage BOH uniform deliveries and maintain proper par levels by making adjustments when needed
· Ensure proper safety practices are being followed. Follow proper procedures for all employee and guest accidents/incidents. Maintain proper file of required paperwork for worker’s compensation issues
· Labour – Control labor during shift. Assess sales volume and make cuts where and when necessary. Weekly BOH schedule to be posted at all times. Eliminate/minimize any overtime
· Repairs and Maintenance – Maintain the facility by ensuring all repair work needed is completed.
If you have relevant kitchen management experience, a proven track record of achieving results and are interested in the position of Kitchen Manager then we want to hear from you!
Job Type: Full-time
