Hot House Tavern

High volume, American style restaurant and bar in the heart of downtown Menomonee Falls is seeking a full-time kitchen production manager to help manage the kitchen operations, staff and flow of service. We are looking for the right candidate(s) who thrive working in a fast-paced environment, take pride in their work, and enjoy leading others. Candidate will work alongside General Manager and existing Kitchen Managers in order to provide a great working environment, the best overall experience for guests and a healthy work-life balance to all back of house employees.

Schedule

A normal schedule will consist of 4, 10 hour shifts a week. (2 days Mon-Thur, 2 days Fri-Sun). 2:00 PM - 12:00 AM. Holidays/special events may adjust schedule from normal with plenty of notice and communication within management team.

Job Duties (Include, but are not limited to)

• Learning all stations throughout the kitchen
• Being an active and productive member of the kitchen operation on a daily basis to ensure best possible service
• Continually work to improve upon each production and expediting station by working on the stations to identify areas of improvement
• Limited Banquet cooking based on the needs of the banquet department
• Staff training and orientation Identifying needs for cross training with current staff
• Evaluating the best needs for training improvements
• Personnel supervision
• Ensuring protocols set by the General Manager are followed on a daily basis by following the policies and taking corrective action when necessary
• Running Daily Pre-Shift meetings in order to communicate policy or operational changes, daily improvements, or to motivate/improve staff
• Communicating with General Manager regarding staffing needs to best balance great service and appropriate labor costs
• Making appropriate decisions based on labor on a daily basis (calling in additional staff or sending home staff as needed)
• Working with staff daily to ensure proper stocking and closing procedures are completed to satisfaction
• Cleaning Leading staff in thorough cleaning procedures at the end of the shifts
• Assisting General Manager in updating lists of daily, weekly, monthly cleaning tasks and ensuring the completion of said lists
• Continually improving upon organizational layout and cleanliness of the restaurant and food storage areas
• Product Ordering of nightly produce and butcher orders as needed

Compensation

• $20 - $22/hr based on experience and skill level
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance available after 60 days of employment
• 1 Week paid vacation days after available after 180 days of employment
• Company Matched (3%) SIMPLE IRA program
• Company meals each shift

Experience/Requirements

• 2 to 3 years cooking experience preferred
• 2 to 3 years Personnel supervision a must
• Serv Safe Certification or ability to obtain
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to communicate in Spanish a plus
• Must be able to stand for 10 hours

Great restaurant in the heart of Menomonee Falls. Fun place to have dinner or just cocktails inside or on our spacious patios. We also have a private banquet area for all your special occasions.