Kitchen Manager

THE TEAM

Lucy's combines neighborhood traditions with a fun and inviting atmosphere while providing exceptional service. We offer Wisconsin delicacies like cheese curds and craft beer, and one-of-kind stuffed burgers for a true taste of the Midwest.

THE PLAYER

You are responsible for all culinary activities for the restaurant. You will also oversee all activity in the kitchen, train personnel, plan menus, oversee product purchasing and manage the culinary budget.

EVERY DAY, YOU WILL

• Be responsible for long and short term planning and day-to-day operations of the kitchen and related areas
• Mentor new and existing team members alike
• Correctly track inventory goods
• Foster a professional working environment of trust, compassion, excellence, and culinary professionalism
• Work alongside General Manager and dining room Manager to ensure market trends, cost control and specials are presented.
• Plan and implement menu concepts, creating weekly specials in accordance with our brand as well as being able to create standard recipe cards for each dish
• Maintain control of the standards for purchasing and receiving items
• Regularly test and evaluate products for quality, paying particular attention to yield/holding qualities/market price/wastage usage of leftovers
• Control requisitioning of food quantities, by forecasting volume, to achieve maximum profitability by avoiding over/under production
• Interview/recruit suitable staff for needs best suited for business success
• Carry out all correct disciplinary action policies and procedures for all new and existing team members
• Meet and exceed company food budget and goals
• Ensure all kitchen staff are trained on dish specification
• Communicate via team meetings, one-on-one meetings, training sessions, notice boards, etc.
• Communicate a vision of success of which the team wants to be a part
• Ensure all dishes are prepared to proper specifications and according to statutory health and safety requirements
• Ensure that sous chefs are conducting daily line checks and constant, sporadic tasting of products being made and served
• Ensure all food is presented for service in a timely manner and in correct sequence
• Ensure the storage of food meets company and statutory health and safety requirements
• Ensure the kitchen runs smoothly on a daily basis and is adequately stocked with all necessary goods
• Promote a positive perception of the company always both internally and in public
• Have a complete knowledge of food costs and price menus accordingly
• Code and check all invoices on a weekly basis
• Ensure that kitchen schedule is completed without error in a timely manner, no less that on week out from beginning date
• Participate in marketing meetings as well as events scheduled by marketing
• Attend weekly BEO meetings

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YOU WILL BE GREAT AT LUCY'S BURGER BAR IF

• You have 3+ years of Chef and Supervisory experience or culinary school required
• You have culinary education or equivalent work experience
• You have strong organizational and communication skills
• You are able to operate and maintain kitchen equipment
• You are able to manage a team while delegating tasks and ensuring the tasks are being completed efficiently and to proper expectations
• You are able to handle difficult and challenging situations and conversations
• You have ServSafe certification (required)

YOU ARE A VARSITY PLAYER IF

• You have a two-year culinary degree
• You have complete knowledge of all kitchen equipment

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

You are regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching. You may be required to occasional lift products weighing up to 50 pounds.

YOU MUST ALSO HAVE

U.S. Work Authorization (required)

HUDDLE UP

We've gathered a few team perks and benefits for all of our players, including: Employee Discounts, Paid Time Off, Training & Development Opportunities, 401K, Medical Benefits, 24/7 Online Care and Pet Insurance.

JOIN OUR TEAM OF EXCEPTIONAL PLAYERS.

Geronimo Hospitality Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer

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