Restaurant Kitchen Manager

Kramer's is an iconic, independent restaurant and bookstore known for its delicious food and beverage program, and carefully curated selection of books - whether it's a high-profile newsworthy release, travel guide, banned book, or more obscure title, we probably have it in store (or we can order it!). We're the kind of place where you can find first-timers delighting in their find, long-time regulars browsing the stacks, and events ranging from political correspondent panels to paint and sips and comedy nights. Our full-service restaurant and bar, combined with our extended hours and phenomenal book selection, make Kramers a popular destination for a wonderfully eclectic group of guests.

The Kitchen manager will provide leadership and guidance to hourly staff in specific areas of the restaurant during scheduled shifts. the Kitchen Manager must be able to perform all job functions of each crew position.

job description

Kramer's Kitchen Manager is a leader for the restaurant and is responsible for performance based on brand standards. In addition, they will be accountable for driving guest experience, maintaining a hospitality-focused culture for internal and external guests, and developing a team of thoughtful team members.

Job Duties :

• Direct and supervise employees while executing and maintaining Ensemble standards and operational excellence
• Support the management team in all aspects of operations
• Model hospitality and excellent guest experiences instilling service standards for the team
• Expedite food and ensure order accuracy
• Actively coach and counsel employees to include documentation when appropriate
• Ensure effective Back-of-house scheduling so that staffing needs are met, and labor costs are controlled
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to execute safety and sanitation standards
• Other duties as assigned

You'll ideally have at least a year's experience at executing under pressure in a high-volume, full service environment.

Qualifications

In addition to a strong vision for the Kramers brand (which includes abundant growth opportunities for high-performing team members), we offer a management team which cares about the team and wants to help you to succeed and grow.