Original job description
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Since our launch almost 30 years ago, we’ve made it our mission to prove that a plant-based diet can be satisfying, energizing, and undeniably delicious. Every day, our talented and dedicated staff share their passion and positive energy with our community to bring the quality you know and love to our plates. </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Being a part of the Fresh team means more than just being an employee, it means becoming part of the Fresh community – a place where you can be authentically you and surround yourself with a team that is welcoming, inclusive and fun. </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Kitchen Manager is responsible for the overall operations of the back of house. This includes ensuring guest satisfaction by serving dishes of high quality while keeping bottom line costs on target. The Kitchen Manager will be held accountable for the kitchen’s cleanliness, ensuring that it complies with both company and food safety standards. This individual will monitor inventory and implement processes and procedures to instill efficiency in the back of house. Along with the General Manager, the Kitchen Manager is always focused on delivering the best possible guest experience while inspiring and maintaining high team morale. The ideal manager is a resourceful, process-oriented problem solver, who can communicate clearly while working in a fast-paced environment with great attention to detail and organizational skills.</span></p><p><br><strong><br></strong></p><h3><strong>What’s In It For You?</strong></h3><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Fresh Kitchen + Juice Bar values resilience, accountability, and inclusivity. Our culture of trust allows our employees to find satisfaction in working hard as a fun, diverse team, with ample room to grow</span><strong>. </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">We offer:</span></p><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Competitive Compensation Package with additional communications allowance and profit sharing</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Retirement Benefits - RRSP contribution matched by Recipe Unlimited</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bonus - Every 6 months based on restaurant and personal performance as well as your base salary. </span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Paid Time Off - Paid vacation days and paid personal days.</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Flexible Hours</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Employee Health Plan </span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Discounts and Perks </span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Growth & Learning Opportunities - Consistent leadership training</span><strong><br></strong></li></ul><h3><strong>What Are We Looking For?</strong></h3><p> </p><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Has flexible availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays according to restaurant needs</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">At least 2 years working in restaurant environment</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">At least 1 year of experience in a leadership or management position</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Motivated learner when it comes to technology, software and restaurant operations</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Excellent communication skills, organizational skills and problem-solving skills</span></li></ul><p> </p><h3><strong>Summary of Responsibilities</strong></h3><p> </p><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Has a thorough grasp on the happenings within their location both physical and financial</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Maintains an inspection ready restaurant including kitchen and storage areas at all times</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Upholds all of Fresh’s standards and policies including attendance, code of conduct and uniform policy, etc.</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ensures that all dishes that are served are visually appealing, cooked to perfection and according to specifications</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Meets labour costs objectives when creating and publishing weekly schedules</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Coordinates with FOH on guest complaints and escalations regarding allergies and food quality</span></li></ul><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Drives guest satisfaction by preparing for upcoming local restaurant marketing initiatives</span></li></ul><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Optimizes profit and minimizes waste when ordering food and supplies to maintain the appropriate inventory by forecasting accurately</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Implements any new systems and menu items to ensure staff have the training necessary</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Works closely with the General Manager to coordinate repairs and maintenance schedules to keep equipment and kitchen areas in good standing</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Enforces good preventative maintenance on equipment and acts proactively to decrease risks to employees, guests and company assets</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Monitors the logs, systems and procedures within the kitchen such as prep lists and training completions to confirm they are completed to specifications</span></li></ul><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Works closely with the General Manager to achieve operational goals outlined in yearly/monthly budgets</span></li></ul><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Leads the full hiring cycle and promotion process for all BOH staff</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Improves employee retention by coaching and committing to the growth and development of staff</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Holds staff accountable to all procedures and standards set out by Fresh</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Contributes to a safe and warm environment by respecting and accepting all individuals who enter the restaurant</span></li></ul><p> </p><p> </p>
