Job Summary:

An excellent Kitchen Manager will possess a diverse set of skills. This role requires a strong base of culinary knowledge, leadership ability, interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, attention to detail, and financial understanding. The Kitchen Manager is responsible for leading daily back-of-house operations while maintaining established systems, standards, and consistency across all areas of the kitchen.

Company Overview:

At Barrel House, the foundation of any position is our We CARE Culture™. The Barrel House Team displays Commitment, Attentiveness, Respect, and Excellence in every decision they make; for both customers and fellow team members.

Core Responsibilities:

- Establishes food ordering and pars based on historic sales, projections, and company standards

- Meets restaurant financial objectives by controlling food costs and BOH labor; utilizing company tools and systems to drive consistency

- Conducts food inventories and corrects discrepancies by reviewing usage reports, analyzing variances, and taking appropriate action

- Maintains operations by following policies and standard operating procedures; ensuring production, productivity, and quality standards are consistently met

- Maintains guest satisfaction by ensuring recipes are followed and food quality, weights, and consistency meet expectations

- Accomplishes restaurant human resource objectives by recruiting, training, scheduling, coaching, and holding staff accountable to established expectations

- Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy facility by enforcing sanitation standards and complying with all regulations

- Produces and reviews kitchen staff schedules weekly, with schedules completed by Thursday

- Observes food quality during lunch by working expo and supports line execution during dinner service when scheduled

- Performs minor kitchen maintenance and communicates all repair needs to the GM

- Ensures all smallwares and tools are available and organized for line production

- Maintains accurate Rate of Sales (ROS) and prep lists weekly

- Ensures food safety and quality by monitoring dates, temperatures, and product integrity

- Monitors completion of all BOH checklists (Shift, Daily, Weekly, Monthly)

- Effectively manages all BOH operations to ensure consistency, cleanliness, and efficiency at all times

- Maintains food cost targets through proper portioning, waste control, and adherence to established processes

Qualifications:

- Previous experience in a high-volume restaurant

- Strong leadership, organization, and accountability skills

- Ability to lead from the front and work alongside the team

- Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency

- Ability to follow and enforce established systems, recipes, and procedures

- Experience managing food cost, labor, and kitchen performance

- Ability to operate a POS system, including KDS

- Able to stand for extended periods, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds

- Reliable transportation to the restaurant

- Must be authorized to work in the United States

- Must be at least 18 years old

Compensation: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

We want people to become their best at Barrel House (BH), working with BH and being a part of BH. This includes teammates, guests, and our community. Our culture and atmosphere are at the core of how we do things.

At Barrel House we focus on SUCCESS & VALUES within Barrel House Culture. If your values and actions align with the Barrel House We CARE Culture, your potential within our organization is nearly limitless!

If you would like to be at your best and engage with us at a high level, this guide in its entirety may provide greater insight and value toward your growth within our organization. We recommend you read this so you know what to expect through your journey and experience with BH. The expectation is to learn how we communicate and make decisions, so that those working with us and alongside us will contribute, challenge, and grow toward the same goals.
We CARE Culture
C - Create a Positive Experience
A - Attention to Guest Needs
R - Respond Appropriately and Politely
E - Exceed Guest Expectations

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DIRECT DEPOSIT

Barrel House utilizes payday accessibility through direct deposit to your personal bank account; or elect to use the RapidPay Card system. The RapidPay Card is a debit card that gives you access to wages without a bank account. Use your card anywhere Mastercard is accepted, and use your card to make purchases online. The card also comes with a routing and account number so you can pay your bills online

HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE

Let’s keep you & your family healthy! Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance: Barrel House employees and their families are eligible to enroll in our health benefits plan after 60-days of employment while working an average of 30 hours per week. A percentage of the employee’s insurance premium is covered by Barrel House. *For tipped-wage positions, Barrel House reserves the right to deduct or hold funds. Please see the Barrel House Employee Handbook for more details and information

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT

As a Barrel House employee, prior to your shift, or after completing your shift, you have the opportunity to receive a 50% discount on a meal. Receive a 25% discount for your meal even when you are not scheduled to work at the restaurant.

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING

Life is beautiful and hard all at the same time. Barrel House prides ourselves on being flexible with our employees’ needs and schedules. Our hope is to empower our employees to feel committed and proud to come to work, and offer the highest level of teamwork and communication. Our app-based scheduling assists our team with picking up shifts, requesting time off, and communicating upcoming events and details.

PAID TIME OFF & HOLIDAYS

You deserve time off for working hard! Barrel House provides eligible employees with Paid Time Off(PTO) to ensure our employees have the opportunity to enjoy time away from work.* *Depending on your position within Barrel House. Details in the Barrel House Employee Handbook. Barrel House observes the following holidays and are closed on Easter Day, Christmas Day, Christmas Eve (Half-Day), & Thanksgiving Day.

PERSONAL GROWTH

Barrel House strives to elevate you in your work and life skills. We host classes and on the job development to bring us together on our priorities and values. At Barrel House, improvement is constant and learning how to communicate and connect with others. Within your first 90-days, you will receive careful coaching and performance reviews as a roadmap for your future. Long term goals and growth are valued as you gain confidence and insight as a Barrel House team member. Barrel House strives to challenge and train our teams both personally and professionally.

RETIREMENT PLAN

401K Retirement Plans are available to all employees after one thousand hours worked, with Barrel House matching up to 5%.