Kitchen Manager - Boston Market

Job DetailsDescriptionBuilding community with engaged, mission-driven team members is essential to Life Alive. KMs hire, onboard, and oversee the prep team. They possess a high level of culinary skill and the ability to train and coach. They run joyful shifts and embody Life Alive’s culture and standards, serving as a model for the team members they lead.Staging, onboarding, and training and maintaining capable prep captainsDeveloping Sages with high standards and desire to learnUse of prep path tool to track team progressConsistent coaching and development of teamKitchen Managers take ownership of the prep and purchasing operation and own quality control- they are fully engaged in touching, tasting, and course correcting to ensure each meal we serve reflects Life Alive’s celebration of whole food and vitality.Checking all orders for freshness and qualityTasting scratch made sauces, soups and broths for flavor and consistencyUse of Fabrication model to assure full stocking and proper prep each shiftLife Alive’s open kitchens and production lines are designed to execute exceptional volume with speed and integrity. Our facilities house top-of-the-line equipment and process thousands of dollars of quality product every day. Maintaining these spaces takes a keen eye for detail and dedication to standards and care.Upholding daily deep cleans with the prep teamTraining “clean as you go” styleAdhering to food safety guidelines and auditing space regularlyLife Alive see’s profits as a byproduct of making the right decisions every day. Each shift the KM is responsible for managing our purchasing and labor in the back of house to assure we have the right amount of product and people, but never too much.Full grasp of sales forecasting (sales ledger) and labor budgetOwnership of prep, dish, and sage schedule within labor templateDeveloping team for efficiency to maintain operations within marginsAdherence to purchase system and use of declining budget to inventory properly and stay fully stockedIf you have the will to learn and participate, the skills required of a GM, and the passion for community, food, and service our leaders require, we hope you will apply to Life Alive.Requisite Experience2 years of Kitchen Manager/Head Chef/Sous experienceExperience leading a team (>5 people)Experience making schedules & using labor templatesKitchen experience 4+ yearsHistory of growth in positionKeen PalateSkills and KnowledgeIndependently motivated Entrepreneurial spiritAbility to manage through ambiguityGrowth mindset orientatedAbility to work 9+ hours on your feet multiple days a weekAbility to lift up to 50lbsKeen eye for detail and qualityUse of labor and food management systemsCapable of running operations without supervisionCool and Calm Demeanor under pressureAble to troubleshoot and solve problems in the momentSolves problems and follows through until solvedDemonstrated ability to train and grow leadersAbility to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Interpersonal skills Team-building skills Strong leadership skills, with the ability to coach and mentor others Ability to plan and prioritize workload Perks & BenefitsPlentiful Food Discounts & Yoga Perks 401k and IRA, Life Alive matches 401k contributions at 100%, up to 3%Medical, Dental & Vision coverageLife Insurance, MetLaw, TeleDoc, Short Term & Long Term Disability, Mental Health Support via My StrengthParking and Transportation ReimbursementPaid time off:10 days paid vacation40 hours paid sick leave8 hours of community service pay8 paid holidays