Kitchen Manager Job Description

Title:	Kitchen Manager
Department:	Operations
Reports to:	Proprietor
Typical Work Week:	55+ hours

Position Summary:

• Train and education new team members on Ted's Montana Grill culture, philosophies, standards and operations.
• Create an experience that every guest will seek to repeat.
• Manage all team members under their supervision, including counseling, disciplining and scheduling.
• Responsible for keeping food cost, cost of sales, labor cost within budget.
• Maintain clean and safe working conditions in the kitchen.
• Control costs by constantly training and education team members and fellow managers.
• Attend weekly management meetings.
• Build teamwork among team members and fellow managers.
• Create a fun and energetic environment.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong restaurant operations background.
• Strong Training background.
• Strong communication skills verbal and written.
• Strong proof-reading skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.  Able to communicate with individuals at all levels of the corporation.
• Organizational skills-Ability to be organized in a changing environment.
• Ability to maintain a calm professional demeanor during periods of uncertainty or crisis.

Essential Physical Requirements:  Estimated percentage of daily physical requirements and/or number of pounds that may need to be lifted on the job.