Kitchen Manager

**Job description** *Kitchen Manager* *Surge Entertainment by Drew Brees* is the top entertainment destination for kids, families and adults in and around the area. Our Mobile Entertainment Center offers activities like bowling, laser tag, miniature golf, sports simulators, arcades and more along with a full restaurant and bar. We are a fast\-growing company with continued expansion plans and are looking for someone to help lead our kitchen and ensure the highest quality of food for our guests. **POSITION SUMMARY:** This position is responsible for all aspects of the kitchen, food and beverage ordering and execution of quality service and quality food. Duties also include staffing, training and maintaining cleanliness, organization, sanitation and safety of all culinary areas. This position is accountable for the development of culinary staff members and management. Responsible to maintain standards set by the General Managers as well as Surge Management LLC. **REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:** Reports To: General Manager Direct Reports: Assistant Kitchen Managers **RESPONSIBILITIES:** ***Financial/Operations:*** · Manage all aspects of culinary operations: staffing, scheduling, repair and maintenance and quality of product. · Accountable for managing culinary financial responsibilities, including food cost, labor costs and inventory within budget · Oversee ordering of all food items · Work closely with General Manager and Operations to ensure consistent standards and quality · Enforce Surge Management LLC standards and specifications related to food preparation and food handling on a daily basis · Responsible for compliance with all environment and health board requirements related to the preparation and service of food and beverage. · Maintain safety and sanitation standards · Ensure proper working condition of all kitchen equipment · Ensure banquets, buffets and specials are consistent with Surge Management LLC standards and specifications · Ensure site reviews are within acceptable standards ***Guest Service:*** · Execution of all menu categories and specific recipes for each menu item including timing, quality, temperature, portion, presentation, etc. · Ensure the highest level of quality product and service. · Maintain the highest quality menu strategy to be used in the restaurant on an ongoing basis. · Responsible for a quality guest experience. · Empower staff to deliver exceptional service. · Ensure guest surveys are within acceptable standards ***Human Resources:*** · Responsible for the development of Sous Chefs and culinary staff · Responsible to provide direct and honest feedback to staff regarding individual performance · Manages staff training and employee relations · Assures the staff morale is maintained at the highest level · Takes an active part in the recruitment and retention of staff. **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:** · Minimum of five years proven track record as a Kitchen Manager for a high volume full\-service or casual dining/quality dining restaurant. · Creative skills in food preparation and presentation for both banquet and high\-volume units · Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage all levels of staff · Financial analysis and assessment skills · Strong written and verbal sills · Organizational skills · Ability to create and maintain a team\-oriented environment · Basic computer skills **QUALIFICATIONS** · Must have a current, valid Serve\-Safe Manager Certificate. Job Type: Full\-time Pay: $40,000\.00 \- $45,000\.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Food provided * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Shift: * 10 hour shift * Day shift * Evening shift Supplemental Pay: * Bonus opportunities * Quarterly bonus Ability to Commute: * Mobile, AL 36606 (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: * Mobile, AL 36606: Relocate before starting work (Preferred) Work Location: In person