Vine Street Pub & Brewery is hiring a head chef and kitchen manager.
Vine Street Pub is part of the Mountain Sun Pubs family. These iconic local establishments are known for their warm atmosphere, exceptional service, and quality craft beer. We are committed to elevating the pub experience, offering a diverse menu featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients, creative craft beers brewed on-site, and a welcoming environment for all our guests.
The Head Chef will have creative freedom to add entrees and appetizer specials.
We are a dynamic, fun, growing business that uses a team system.
Position Summary
We are looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager (KM) to oversee the daily kitchen operations of our high-volume restaurant and brewery, located on Vine Street in Uptown Denver. As KM, you will work closely with the GM and kitchen team to provide fresh, from-scratch, seasonal offerings to our patrons while overseeing daily operations. These responsibilities include ordering, inventory control, training staff, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, and maintenance upkeep. Additionally, managing COGS and menu pricing to achieve profitability goals is essential to the success of this position. This position reports to the General Manager.
Essential Duties
Daily Operations
Ensured food quality; managed facility kitchen equipment, refrigeration, and all products received.
Achieve and maintain company and brand standards for quality and guest satisfaction.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment. Enforce and uphold standards by constantly monitoring sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance of all kitchen equipment.
Provide fresh, creative, from-scratch specials on a daily and weekly basis.
Ensure clear communication between the front and back of the house.
Work closely with the rest of the management team to provide consistent training in every aspect of the job.
Provide excellent time management and organizational skills.
Team Development and Management
Ensure staff are adequately trained in all aspects of the kitchen. Educate and train all team members in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and safety regulations.
Be accountable and present during your shifts while communicating effectively with management and general staff alike.
Create, support, and maintain a cohesive team environment through a thoughtful hiring process, persistence in training, and consistent, clear, kind, and effective communication with all team members.
Ensure staff are given proper training and feedback. Document, address, and implement corrective action for any issues that may arise. Do so in an understanding, kind, and positive manner.
Administrative Work
Monitor budget and control expenses, focusing on food, supplies, and labor costs.
Maintain an up-to-date and organized recipe book.
Ensure proper compliance with state and federal food safety regulations.
Work with purveyors to maintain and improve COGs.
Write the kitchen schedule with GM using Homebase.
Experience and Skills Required:
1+ years of experience managing a kitchen in a high-volume restaurant
1+ years proven managerial experience
Demonstrated success in building, developing, and leading teams
Excellent communication skills
Understanding and proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and other administrative tasks
Must be proficient in Mac computers
Passion for service and providing positive guest experiences
ServSafe Manager Certified
We are a progressive company with progressive pay and benefits packages!
Salary starts at $65,000 to $85,000
Benefits include 15 days vacation, 6 Days of Sick Pay, cell phone reimbursements, and fuel reimbursements.
We seek applicants who will maximize the positive impact they can have on and for the team and our guests.
Must have an infectious attitude, self-awareness, a charitable mindset, optimism, trust, and compassion.
We believe in elevated hospitality, so our leaders must have a passion for the service industry and a non-compromising outlook that will lead them toward creative interactions with our guests and each other.
Other Benefits
Meal Benefits
Shift pint
Medical, Dental, and Vision after 60 days
Three Staff parties a year.
Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, and New Year's off!
Apply Here
https://www.mountainsunpub.com/jobs/