Seeking applicants for the position of Kitchen Manager. The successful applicant will be well versed in standard kitchen procedures and the running of professional and high-volume kitchen and be an adept leader and communicator.
Duties will include but are not limited to the following:
- Follow recipes and produce consistent products,
- Knowledge of inventory, product rotation, seasonal products.
- Train, assign, and monitor kitchen staff for quality of work.
- Maintain cleanliness and order in the kitchen,
- Ensure kitchen staff complies with all applicable health codes, food prep and storage guidelines, sanitation regulations, and safety procedures,
- Keep kitchen motivated leading daily and weekly meetings.
- Ensure all products ordered to-go meet Happy Day's high standards for taste and presentation.
- Be conscious of costs, inventory control, and waste reduction,
- Understanding your labor per hour, forecasting labor, making needed adjustments to meet goals assigned.
- Scheduling personnel
- Work with Marketing on future products, photos, ad campaigns,
- Ability to make job aides visual and line item to keep consistency in our operations.
- Keeping a positive and motivating spirit that will create and inspire and develop our teams.
- Create new items for menu, First Fridays, Holiday specials.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Willingness and ability to adhere to Happy Day Restaurants standards of excellence.
- High familiarity with food preparation, current culinary trends, and presentation styles
- Highly organized and detail-oriented. Be resourceful, creative, and able to quickly formulate solutions
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task. Respond calmly in stressful situations.
- Computer literate, Word, Excel, Toast, Vendor ordering platforms
- Access to reliable transportation
- Flexible schedule (as schedule varies by events booked)
- 7 years of professional kitchen experience
- 3 years of supervisory or management experience
- SERV Safe manager certification is required, along with WA State Food Handler card within 14 days of hire.
- Opportunities for advancement and growth through one of our many restaurants and New Warehouse Commissary, Butcher shop, Bakery available.
Happy Day Restaurants
Happy Day Restaurants
We are a family-owned company rooted in the LC Valley since 1969. Our mission is to build a strong culture of employee leadership while serving the freshest products with enthusiastic hospitality. From local food sourcing through Happy Day Local to our 14 restaurants and catering shop, we’re committed to strengthening our community and creating meaningful opportunities for our team to grow and succeed.
To support that mission, we provide thorough training and development so team members with the desire and determination can grow their careers with us. Employees enjoy a VIP discount valid at all 14 locations, plus unique programs such as Good Grade Rewards for student employees and daycare reimbursement to help balance work and family life. Full-time team members are also eligible for comprehensive medical benefits and more.
Our employees are the heart of Happy Day Corporation. Their dedication to development and growth keep our company in the forefront of the LC Valley. If you love working with people, are dependable, and desire personal growth, come be a part of the Happy Day family.
Our Family of Restaurants include:
Zany Graze
Tomato Bros
Mystic Cafe
Main Street Grill
Southway Pizzeria
Taco Time (Lewiston, Clarkston, Moscow)
Arby's (Lewiston, Orchards, Clarkston, Moscow)
A&W (Moscow)
Learn more about our Local Food Initiative: happydaylocal.com
Company Website: www.happydayrestaurants.com
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