Jim 'N Nick's Chef​/Kitchen Manager

Memphis, TN

2359 N. Germantown Pkwy, Cordova, TN 38016, USA

• Knowledge of all dining room and kitchen systems and operation. Must demonstrate the ability to run effective shifts in all aspects of the restaurant.
• Provide direction, coaching, training and development for assistant managers and all team members including food quality, service standards, safety and sanitation, and company policies and procedures.
• Ensure consistent execution of all systems, standards and cost controls.
• Establish and communicate goals to the General Manager and Local Owner on a regular basis.
• Communicate effectively with guests, team members, management, local owner, Station 5 team, and vendors.
• Maintain exterior and interior facilities cleanliness and ensure sufficient supply levels for team members to execute their responsibilities.
• Oversee BOH schedules, maintain staffing levels, labor goals and guest satisfaction.
• Oversee department inventory procedures and coach/develop assistant managers to complete weekly inventory in their area of responsibility.
• Effectively manage BOH budgets including forecasting.
• Interviewing and assisting in the hiring of all departments to maintain appropriate staffing par levels.
• Manage assistant managers and team members to ensure all food and service standards are met each shift and that guests have a great experience.
• Follow safety procedures and standards when operating all equipment.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, work under stress and exercise good judgment.

• High school diploma or GED; some college preferred.
• Three to five years of high-volume full-service restaurant management experience preferred.
• Exceptional leadership and motivational skills.
• Ability to attract, train, develop and retain top-performing team members.
• Strong guest service focus with the ability to provide an exceptional dining experience for every guest.
• Ability to define, measure and attain financial goals for the restaurant, with focus on year-over-year sales growth, guest count increases, effective staffing levels, guest service metrics, cost of goods and labor cost management.

• Performs duties that require bending, lifting, reaching and turning. Transports items and containers weighing up to 50 lbs. Able to stand up to 8 hours or longer if needed.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and work in a restaurant environment.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to talk and hear, and use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate kitchen and standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; bend, kneel and crouch and climb.
• Climbing ladder and step stool.
• Exposure to heat.
• Dexterity required for handling food items and dishes.

• Climb ladders or step stools as needed.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

The essential functions and requirements listed in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the restaurant.

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