*About us*
Join a squad where work equals fun and making a real impact in our community! If our Core Values vibe with you – Passion for What We Do, Embracing Fun, Guest-First Mentality, and Solid Teamwork – you're exactly who we're after.
*Join The Foundry Social as Our Kitchen Manager: Where Leadership Meets Unforgettable Experiences!*
Who are we? Welcome to Foundry Social, the leading destination for entertainment in Northeast Ohio.
Nestled in Medina's vibrant center, we're the go-to spot for locals and visitors from Cleveland, Akron, Medina, and beyond.
Our doors are open to everyone looking for a memorable experience, whether you're coming from nearby communities or making the trip especially to see us.
We're looking for a Kitchen Manager with a strong background in hospitality, a passion for the entertainment industry, and the ability to create unforgettable dining experiences.
In this role, you'll manage the kitchen's operations, making sure that food preparation and presentation are consistently excellent.
Dive into a role where you'll ignite excitement, oversee the smooth sailing of our kitchen operations, and lead a team committed to turning every meal into an unforgettable experience.
Your leadership will ensure our Back of House (BOH) is a beacon of efficiency, quality, and innovation.
You'll manage our kitchen team, guarantee customer delight through culinary excellence, oversee kitchen financials, and uphold health and safety standards, all while promoting a unified atmosphere that enhances the fusion of dining with our vibrant entertainment and event offerings.
*Duties and Responsibilities – The Fine Print*
· Work with owners, team leaders, and food partners to execute on key kitchen strategies.
· Manage kitchen staff and coordinate food orders.
· Supervise food prep and cooking.
· Check food plating and temperature.
· Establish portion sizes.
· Schedule kitchen staff shifts.
· Price menu items in collaboration with the General Manager
· Order food supplies and kitchen equipment, as needed.
· Train kitchen staff on prep work and food plating techniques
· Store food products in compliance with safety practices (e.
g.
in refrigerators)
· Do weekly inventory.
· Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen area
Skills and Qualifications
· Proven work experience as a Kitchen Manager, Restaurant Manager or Head Chef
· Hands-on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredients.
· Knowledge of software systems for ordering, GFS and Xtrachef\\Toast a plus
· Knowledge of a wide range of recipes
· Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations
· Excellent organizational skills
· Conflict management abilities
· Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced work environment.
· Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends.
· Certification from a culinary school or degree in Restaurant Management is a plus
· Safeserv Food Handling or equivalent training required.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
Work is performed in a commercial food service operation environment and entertainment center.
Exposure to noise and large gatherings of people are common.
Requires working extended hours with little notice.
Work involves the operation of demanding equipment and standing for extended periods of time.
Lifting and/or carrying materials weighing up to 30 pounds occurs with varied frequency.
Compensation and Benefits:
· Compensation based on experience.
· Paid Time Off (PTO)
· Health Insurance
· 401K (With match)
· Employee food discounts
· Dental Insurance
· Vision Insurance
· Support for training and education opportunities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.
00 - $55,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee discount
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Paid training
* Vision insurance
Experience level:
* 2 years
Restaurant type:
* Bar
* Casual dining restaurant
Shift:
* Day shift
* Evening shift
Weekly day range:
* Every weekend
Ability to Commute:
* Medina, OH 44256 (Required)
Work Location: In person