Frothy Monkey is hiring an AM Kitchen Line Lead for our Nations location in West Nashville. This is a full time position with benefits. We are looking for a skilled back of house leader with experience managing high volume kitchens with 3 meal-parts, with an emphasis on breakfast and lunch. We use fresh, quality ingredients to prepare original food and drink, served in a cozy and approachable atmosphere. We focus on an exceptional breakfast through dinner experience for our guests- 7 days a week, 363 days a year. Supporting our catering business is also a part of this position.
Frothy Monkey offers an inclusive and creative workplace. Our team members have the opportunity to collaborate with others, grow professionally, and contribute to a growing company. We extend hospitality to our guests and to each other. We offer generous benefits for full time employees and competitive pay for all positions.
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Within 90 days of hire, all full-time employees are eligible for competitive health, dental, vision and HSA benefits. After the first 60 days of full-time employment, this position will be eligible for paid parking.
Qualified candidates must:
- Be an optimistic, warm individual who works well independently as well as in teams. Willing to smile often and abundantly, and take pleasure in making others happy.
- Possess strong leadership skills. Able to train, manage, and develop staff effectively.
- Have prior experience cooking in and managing a high volume kitchen that uses fresh ingredients. We cook from scratch.
- Have strong organization skills and the ability to multitask in a high pressure environment.
- Knowledge of health code and FDA regulations is desired.
- Uphold cleanliness standards.
- Have the desire to grow, learn, and use creativity in problem solving.
- Love their local community and help engender a spirit of inclusiveness within our walls.
Job Description
- Leadership
- Communicate with co-workers appropriately
- Have a respectful tact and tone
- Have a good attitude
- Give criticism constructively
- Training
- Must be able to work all stations
- Must be able to train on how to work all stations
- Execution
- Must be able to completely set up the line
- Identify prep needs to avoid 86ing items
- Oversee presentation to ensure consistency
- Make respectful corrections on cooking and plating
- Display a sense of urgency and coach on urgency
- Communicate needs with FOH staff (i.e. ticket times, 86 items, etc)
- Conduct line checks to ensure proper prep
- Know how to place orders according to pars and COGS budgeting
- Food safety
- Be Servsafe Certified or willing to become certified
- Fill out taste and temp logs on every scheduled shift
- Fill out time and temp logs for cooling food
- Monitor dishwashers to ensure proper cleaning and testing procedures
- FIFO
- Proper thawing and cooking temps
- Proper handwashing
- Cleaning/stocking
- Monitor and bring to management's attention any outstanding issues
- Cleaning all stainless in the kitchen
- No buildup of dust
- Make sure that cooks are cleaning and restocking as necessary and for following shifts
- Monitor for proper opening and closing procedures
- All equipment is being completely cleaned inside and out on a regular basis
- All deep cleaning procedures being followed
- Floors are properly cleaned and swept regularly
- Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Frothy covers 50% of the premium)
- Health Savings Account (HSA Bank; Frothy deposits $25 a month)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Free shift meal and staff beverages
- Free employee assistance program
- Free employee perks and discount program
- Free life insurance
- Short term disability insurance plans
- Long term disability insurance plans
- 30% discount on retail merchandise
Our core values are the fundamental beliefs of our organization. They are Quality, Relationships, Warmth, Grit, Growth + Development, and Execution. These guiding principles dictate our behavior, support our vision, and shape our culture.