Kitchen/Restaurant Manager

Job Overview

This is a hands on management role for someone who thrives in the rhythm of a restaurant. You'll oversee daily kitchen and dining room operations in Seattle, WA, ensuring quality, efficiency, and a great guest experience from the back door to the front door. It's a role where you lead by example, solving problems on the fly and keeping the whole machine running smoothly.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage food costs, inventory ordering, and supplier relationships to hit financial targets.
• Oversee all kitchen production, maintaining consistency in plating, portioning, and food safety standards.
• Handle staff scheduling, payroll coordination, and frontline training for both BOH and FOH teams.
• Address customer feedback directly and implement service recovery measures when needed.
• Ensure strict adherence to all local health department codes and safety regulations.

Requirements

• A minimum of three years in restaurant management, with direct P&L responsibility.
• Solid understanding of kitchen operations, from prep to line cooking to expediting.
• A current food handler's certification; ServSafe Manager certification is a major plus.
• The stamina to be on your feet for extended periods during busy services.
• A calm demeanor under pressure; you're the person everyone looks to when the rush hits.

What It's Like In This Role

You'll split your time between the office for admin work and the floor during service. The team will rely on you for direction and support. Most places use some combination of scheduling software, inventory systems, and POS platforms you'll need to navigate. Expect a mix of early mornings for deliveries and late nights closing out shifts; it's rarely a standard nine to five week.

Why You'll Like This Opportunity

The day to day is never boring; you get a real sense of accomplishment from a well executed service. There's clear potential to grow into higher level operational roles depending on performance. Working through JobXi gives you visibility to opportunities with various established groups in Seattle, WA, each with its own culture and menu to learn.

Schedule & Work Type

This is a full time, onsite position based in Seattle, WA. Schedules will include evenings, weekends, and holidays as standard in the industry. Some flexibility may exist depending on the specific hiring restaurant's needs.

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