Cruze Farm Pizza Barn Kitchen Manager

The Kitchen Manager is accountable for ensuring that Cruze Farm’s kitchen staff carries out its mission of providing our farm-made products according to our standards. The manager does this primarily by equipping and educating staff, sourcing and ordering the best possible ingredients, managing inventories to ensure that menu items are always available, and working hand in hand with the Cruze Farm’s culinary director to improve menu items and develop new menu items. You must have strong leadership skills, culinary knowledge, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Job Title: Kitchen Manager Salary: $35,000-$65,000 Tip Income: No Schedule: 40-45 hrs per week. We are open 7 days/week (morning and evening required) Pre-Requisites for Kitchen Manager Position: Prior cooking experience Respectful, Kind, and Honest Anticipate kitchen needs by constantly evaluating the environment Has a passion for food Has a sense of urgency Able to walk or stand for long periods Qualifications and Skills for Cruze Farm Kitchen Manager: Experience: Several years of experience working in a professional kitchen, with at least some of that time in a supervisory role Attitude: A glass half full mentality and an ability to tirelessly see challenges as opportunities and not as problems. Leadership Skills: Strong leadership abilities to teach and motivate kitchen staff, assist staff in resolving conflicts, and endorsing and encouraging a positive energy at work. Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities effectively Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with staff, supplies, and other personnel Problem-Solving Abilities: The ability to quickly identify and address issues that arise in the kitchen Flexibility: Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed in a fast-paced environment Guest-first mindset with a passion for southern hospitality Duties and Responsibilities of Cruze Farm Kitchen Manager: Health and Safety Compliance: Ensuring the kitchen adheres to health and safety regulations, including food safety standards and cleanliness Supervising Kitchen Staff (prep and line): Overseeing the performance of cooks and other kitchen employees to ensure smooth operations and communication. Oversee our range of pre-packaged and re-packaged menu items (take home biscuits, bottled ranch, butter, cheese, granola, ice cream pies, ice cream novelties, cheese curds, packaged sandwiches and soups) Maintaining Food Quality: Ensuring all food served meets Cruze Farm’s quality standards and customer expectations Inventory Management: Ordering ingredients and supplies, managing inventory levels, and minimizing waste Training and Development: Training new staff and providing ongoing development opportunities to existing staff Updating kitchen-related SOP’s Problem-Solving: Addressing any issues that arise in the kitchen promptly and effectively Menu Building: Collaborate with the Culinary Directory to develop and maintain kitchen menu Work with the General Manager to maintain payroll and food cost margins Benefits: Health Insurance/Vision/Dental 401(k) Retirement Plan 30% Employee Discount PTO Paid Maternity Leave Job Type: Full-time Pay: $35,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Paid training Vision insurance Work Location: In person

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