Kitchen Manager; overnight

Overview

Kitchen Manager (Overnight Shift 10pm-6:30am) — Melville, NY

Our flagship store located in Melville is seeking a Full-Time Kitchen Manager to oversee our overnight kitchen operations (10:00 PM – 6:30 AM). In this leadership role, the Kitchen Manager will supervise all kitchen activities, including pantry management, inventory control, proper food storage and preparation, and oversight of the overnight staff including Kitchen Clerks and Grab and Go Clerks. Salary for this position is $95,000 annually plus an incentive bonus which pays up to 15% of annual salary.

This position also comes with a robust benefits package!

• Ensuring that all food items and products are stored, prepared and served based on the restaurant s recipe, preparation and portion standards
• Evaluating and disciplining kitchen personnel accordingly and making employment and termination decisions
• Ordering kitchen materials and ingredients based on the menu and market demand
• Supervising food preparation in the kitchen and ensuring that customers are satisfied
• Maintaining clean working environments and making sure that employees follow the restaurant s preventive maintenance measures
• Maintaining adequate inventory levels and conducting weekly inventories
• Working with various department managers to create menu items, pricing and establishing portion sizes of each meal
• Scheduling shifts by business hours, days, and occasions
• Overseeing the training of employees to ensure the safe operation of kitchen equipment and utensils and the proper handling of heavy items and hazardous materials
• Other duties and functions as assigned

• Oversee the quality food, oversee inventory, supply, and QA processes in the restaurant
• Ensure that food safety and security standards are met and adhered to consistently by team members
• Store food products in compliance with safety practices (e.g., in refrigerators, storage room, etc.)
• Manage and maintain food safety standards at all times

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• 5-7 years of experience managing a kitchen in a fast paced kitchen
• Ability to work a varying schedule including nights/weekends/holidays
• Must be able to work overnight shift from 10pm-6:30am
• Must be self motivated with the ability to motivate and lead a team
• Must be able to speak, read and understand the English language - bilingual is preferred
• Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills
• Food Safety Certification

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance, STD, LTD, FSA
• 50% employee lunch discount
• 25% in-store shopping discount
• Competitive pay
• Growth and advancement opportunities

• Most of the time is spent moving about continuously on hard surfaces. There may be a need to frequently position oneself to examine and/or scan merchandise, including bending, climbing, crawling, handling, pulling, reaching, and stooping.
• May require lifting objects up to 30 pounds. May require lifting and moving heavy and/or awkward objects more than 30 pounds with assistance.
• Usually in a comfortable indoor environment surrounded by moving machinery and/or loud equipment that may require shouting in order to be heard. There could be exposure to temperature extremes from freezers, ovens, and/or coolers.
• There may be occasional exposure to cleaning agents, sharp objects/industrial equipment necessary to perform job duties and functions.

Employment Type:

Full Time

Salary: $95,000 Annual