KITCHEN MANAGER Established Full-Service Restaurant Group | Portage, MI | Battle Creek, MI

The Opportunity We are seeking a motivated Kitchen Manager to join our team at our Portage and Battle Creek locations. We offer a fun culture with flexible work schedules, restaurant discounts, friendly competitions, recognition programs, formal training, and real career growth opportunities.

What You'll Do

• Drive sales, steps of service, and guest satisfaction
• In conjunction with all management, enforce compliance with all employment policies and oversee cleanliness of restaurant and safety of guests at all times
• Provide or direct all Front of House training
• Manage performance of Front of House employees, including conducting performance evaluations, coaching, and discipline
• Manage liquor orders and control liquor costs
• Enforce applicable liquor laws and Responsible Alcohol Service guidelines
• Assist with the development of all key employees, assistant managers, and hourly employees by providing daily performance feedback during one-on-ones
• Review applications, interview, and hire or recommend the hiring of Front of House employees
• Direct work for employees including setting hours and weekly schedules and assigning tasks before, during, and after open hours
• Create a fun, safe environment by following our core values and operational goals, and implementing contests, theme nights, and staff incentives
• Understand, manage, and practice safe food handling procedures

Compensation

• Up to $55,000 base salary
• Monthly Profit-Sharing Program
• Quarterly Restricted Stock Units Program
• Annual holiday bonus

Benefits (available after 30 days of employment for eligible managers)

• Choice of best-in-class medical plans
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Parental, Donor, and Bereavement Leave
• 100% Paid Maternity Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Assistance Program
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Many opportunities to support your community

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, pregnancy, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, citizenship, national origin, or any other legally protected status. We encourage and welcome all applicants to apply.