Executive Kitchen Manager

Executive Kitchen Manager/ Film Alley Longview Our newly renovated opening soon state-of-the-art facilities will have a warm yet contemporary feel, with a welcoming vibe. With our Duck pin bowling, large arcade and redemption room, 8 auditoriums of movies, to our Signature 5S Rocks Bar & Grill , our passion for what we do creates a vibrant energy that always makes you feel welcome. Reporting to: This position reports to the General Manager and will lead a culinary team committed to preparing every dish from scratch with a focus on quality, flavor, and excellence in order to deliver our mission: Excellent food, service and entertainment, Every Time. You’ll thrive in this position if you are: Passionate about creating a memorable dining experiences by exceeding guest expectations Focus on creating a Guest-first culture each and every day Have high energy! Dedicated to ensuring team adherence to recipes, safety procedures, and sanitation standards in the kitchen Committed to driving continuous improvement by coaching leading, and developing the restaurant team Service-oriented in your approach to working calmly and effectively in a high-volume environment As the Executive KM you will: Manage shifts which include daily decision making, scheduling, and planning Demonstrate ingredient knowledge and understanding of culinary trends Use your career experience and talents to help the restaurant reach its financial goals by controlling cost of goods and searching for solutions when targets are not met Maintain kitchen cleanliness, organizations, and equipment care and maintenance Manage on-the-fly requests with ease and poise creating a calm and positive work environment Foster an environment of continuous learning, open and honest feedback, and corrective action as needed Manage labor expectations and plans each scheduled shift accordingly Demonstrate the knowledge and awareness of sales and labor budgets and the ability to discuss P&L with management team Benefits include: This position offers competitive salary with paid time off, comprehensive management training, dining discounts, and an average 50-hour work week with 2 days off. Qualifications 3-4 years of high-volume culinary management experience Demonstrated working understanding of business operations and financials Experience with POS systems and inventory control systems; prior Micros and Yellow Dog experience is a plus Able to work ten-hour plus shifts, plus ability to stand, sit, squat, or walk for extended periods of time Must be able to work closing shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed Able to grasp, reach overhead, push, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds Finger/hand dexterity to operate kitchen machinery, knives, etc. Ability to withstand changes in temperature, occasional smoke, steam and heat, and work in a confined space Must possess hearing, visual, and sensory abilities to observe and detect emergency situations; also, to distinguish product, taste, texture, temperature, and presentation of food Who we are: We are a family-owned operation committed to providing a high-quality and entertaining environment for families to gather and create lasting memories together. We seek to entertain, give back and support not only those that walk in our doors, but those within our communities through a timeless tradition of service. Offering a state-of-the-art facility for entertainment with delicious, memorable experiences created by passionate people. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Experience: Culinary experience: 4 years (Required) Management: 3 years (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: Longview, TX 75605: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person