Kitchen Manager

I. Financial planning and performance of kitchen operations

Responsible to achieve the restaurants established food cost objectives as measured by financial statement results.

Completes weekly food inventory to generate cost of sales reports. Identifies food cost issues through use of weekly variance reports and is proactive in resolving the issues.

Accountable to ensure invoices are entered timely and accurately into Restaurant 365.Ensures accurate kitchen staffing levels in accordance to labor budgets and maintains acceptable turnover levels as established

Prepares and maintains weekly labor projections in accordance with business forecasts and predetermined budget.

Utilizes 7 Shifts Labor Proforma to monitor forecasted sales, scheduled hours vs. actual hours, dollars, and percent each day; reacts quickly to meet prime labor targets for the week. Responsible for restaurant systems, policies and procedures designed to affect control of restaurant costs and expenses.

Customarily exercises discretion and independent judgment to ensure sound operations.

Makes certain performance reviews occur every 6 months for Assistant Kitchen Managers and as required by company standards for staff.

Ensures back of house schedules are completed in & Shifts for General Manager review and posted by established company deadline. Ensures that the Assistant Kitchen Managers meet standards of performance in accordance with the Barrio Tacos Competency and Task Review.

Assists in creating action plans and individual development plans with Assistant Kitchen Managers.

Holds Assistant Kitchen Managers accountable to develop staff members through the utilization of Barrio Tacos training materials. Focuses on the retention of quality kitchen employees by providing opportunities for growth and development.

Makes recommendations which are given particular weight for hiring and firing employees within respective departments. Provides added value to the restaurant by building relationships, supervising, coaching, and mentoring of management team and staff.

Maintains high-energy atmosphere to improve morale and ensure labor budgets are met. Implements recognition programs for kitchen employees to reward employee contributions toward Barrio Tacos goals and objectives.

Communicates company mission and philosophies; exemplifies Barrio Tacos management traits through behavior and leadership.

Provides a leadership climate, which promotes fair and consistent application of company policies and procedures. Leads by example in behavior as established in the Employee Handbook, Best Practices, and Standard of Operations Manual, and holds others to the same level of accountability. Ensures food product quality standards are met and products are purchased from approved vendors.

Maintains security of kitchen operations through zoning, enforcement of waste control, product receiving, and restaurant security policies.

Ensures that required operating and policy manuals are maintained and available at the restaurant.

Makes certain that Barrio Tacos safety and security procedures are communicated and practiced by kitchen employees while performing job duties.

Works closely with management team to enforce adherence to Barrio Tacos specs and standards.

Must be reliable and punctual in reporting for work as scheduled. Ensures completion of all required documentation in compliance with payroll, labor laws, and personnel policies.

Makes certain all Assistant Kitchen Managers are Serv Safe certified.

Upholds Barrio Tacos cleanliness & Covid-19 safety standards through employee accountability and the utilization of restaurant checklists.

Facilitates kitchen evaluation preparation and takes corrective action to variances within established time frame.

Directs and monitors daily and weekly sanitation programs and ensures completion of tasks.

Ensures that sanitation supplies and equipment are available to staff to perform to standard.

Maintains sanitation and operational standards of all kitchen equipment and ensures existence of maintenance logbook.

Ensures sanitation meets or exceeds specifications of local health department standards and corrects any inspection variances within 24 hours.

Promotes a strong service culture and provides hands-on leadership.

Ensures availability of daily menu items to meet the demands of business by following company systems to include ordering to established pars, following standard inventory sheets, and completing both master and line prep lists. Maintain standards of food production, shelf life, recipe ingredients, product quality, and presentation as determined by Barrio Tacos systems and procedures.

Never allows product to be served that has exceeded Barrio Tacos shelf life standards. Makes certain that food…