Kitchen Manager

The Squam Lake MarketPlace is hiring a Kitchen Manager!

Days and Nights/Weekends/Flexible Hours Required

The ideal candidate for the position:

• Has two to three years of cooking experience in a variety of kitchens, including both high-end and high-volume environments
  
• Demonstrated cooking technique
  
• Previous Deli Experience is a plus
• Solid experience running a line
  
• Ability to successfully lead teams
  
• Has a reputation for excellent relations with the front of the house staff
  
• Has a reputation for maintaining a safe and clean kitchen
  
• Has weekend availability
  

Desired Personal Characteristics

• Passionate about great food and great service
  
• Well organized and able to multitask
  
• Detail-oriented
  
• Self-motivated, especially under pressure
  
• High level of integrity and honesty
  
• Strong organizational skills
  
• Strong interpersonal skills
  
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
  
• Flexible and hardworking
  
• Able to set priorities
  
• Able to effectively manage their emotions in the workplace
  

Performance Expectations

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for delivering a quality food experience to all guests.

• Prepares and cooks food according to SLMP standards.
  
• Ensures that all food meets quality and presentation standards.
• Effectively trains and manages other staff members
  
• Maintains great communication
  
• Maintains a strong sense of what is going on in the entire operation during the shift.
  
• Able to work all positions in the kitchen and run the line.
• Make sure guests are receiving exceptional customer service at all times
  
• Maintain food service and production levels -- ensure that food is prepared and served in the appropriate quantity and with the utmost quality
  
• Ensure operations are in accordance with kitchen sanitation and safety standards
  
• Start-up and shut-down of kitchen equipment and processes (opening/closing shifts)
  
• Handle inventory responsibilities including food orders and receipt
  

What does the job pay?

Starting pay is $18.00-22.00 per hour, or negotiable based on experience.