Hot House Tavern

PM Kitchen Manager

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

Hot House Tavern - Menomonee Falls, WI N88W16631 Appleton Ave, Menomonee Falls, WI, 53051