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The desired person will be responsible for overall operations of the back of the house and kitchen area of the restaurant.

Duties and Responsibilities:-

• Responsible for the overall operation of the back of the house and kitchen area of the restaurant.
• Participate in hiring the right staff, purchase food, observe costs, pricing and stock, and make sure everyone is trained on proper food preparation and kitchen safety techniques.
• Ensure that the organization’s standards are upheld; the food is cooked properly; the proportions are correct and it is cooked and served quickly.
• Organizing Work Schedules & Shipments and ensure cleaning schedules are more organized.
• Make sure that the kitchen is properly cleaned on a regular schedule, food is disposed of properly and the kitchen meets all sanitary standards.
• Proper records and book keeping by keeping tabs on food cost, waste and employee working hours, doing the best to optimize profit for the company and create the best dining experience possible for customers.
• Oversee Receivers and Dishwashers (including monitoring performance, approving time off, managing schedules & Reporting Areas of Misconduct to be rectified.
• Leadership role in the Back of House and rallying the team during heavy shifts and resolving any conflicts and getting the job done.
• Check and record the quantity of merchandise requested by the Kitchen & Restaurant, Manage Inventory levels and reorder levels.
• Communicate effectively to fix any discrepancies and ensure order accuracy, Communicate Standards clearly.
• Oversee repairs and maintenance.
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications; Skills and experience requirements;

• A certificate or a diploma in Food Service Management, Culinary Arts or related from a recognized institution of higher learning
• Two years of progressive kitchen management experience
• Should be well conversant with Italian dishes, Pizza and Pasta
• Relevant Department of Health certification is a plus
• High volume purchasing, food storage, inventory control and sanitation experience
• Self-starter and ability to multitask
• Excellent customer service skills
• Knowledge of safe and sanitary food handling principles
• Ability to lift, bend, carry up to 40 lbs., manage proper storage of food items as necessary
• Stamina to work long days around hot cooking elements, much of on feet
• Strong supervisory, leadership, hands-on management and coaching skills
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proficient computer skills to include; various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail and the Internet
• Strong financial, budgetary, and food cost control practices
• Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior
• Problem solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Honesty and high level of integrity

Job Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented, reliable, experienced restaurant supervisor to join our growing team. In this position, you will play a key role in managing all aspects of our restaurant business. You will be expected to deliver a high-quality experience to our customers and motivate our staff to ensure excellent customer service.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee all front of the house restaurant operations
• Ensure customer satisfaction through promoting excellent service
• Respond to customer complaints tactfully and professionally
• Maintain quality control for all food served
• Analyze staff evaluations and feedback to improve the customer’s experience
• Project future needs for goods, kitchen supplies, and cleaning products; order accordingly
• Oversee health code compliance and sanitation standards
• Look for ways to cut waste and decrease operational costs
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly reports
• Ensure that new employees are trained and provide ongoing training for all staff
• Supervise the team and act as the main liaison between customers and hotel staffs
• Assigning duties and coordinating operations to ensure customers are happy
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned from time to time

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Diploma in Hospitality Management, Food and Beverage or other related field preferred
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in hotel or hospitality industry as a supervisor.
• Front and back of house experience is a plus
• Strong working knowledge of food and beverage service
• The ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on client and customer services
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, senior management, and all staff
• Ability to respond effectively to changing demands
• Computer literate
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Planning and reporting skills
• Decisive and critical thinker
• Honesty and high level of integrity