Madtree Careers
Kitchen Manager – Alcove OTR
Cincinnati, OH · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$50k-$69kDetected 2 days ago
Operations ManagementPerformance ManagementLeadershipCommunicationMentoring
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About the role
- As the Kitchen Manager at Alcove, you'll be the heartbeat of our kitchen leading a high-energy operation.
- You're not just managing - you're connecting with your team, growing future leaders, and giving a f*ck about every plate that leaves the kitchen.
- From ensuring our food quality is consistently amazing to mentoring the team, into their next chapter, you'll wear many hats while keeping things rooted in connection and purpose.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain food costs, inventory (including ordering, receiving & storage), and vendor relationships, and report weekly on food cost, labor, waste, and quality metrics.
- Lead and develop the kitchen team through recruiting, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance management.
- Maintain food quality and consistency through active floor presence, regular quality checks, and modeling the standards you expect from your team.
- Build and manage team member schedules based on business forecasts, staffing needs, and labor budget targets.
- Develop and implement SOPs and training programs for menu execution, opening and closing operations, and kitchen workflows.
- Build a positive kitchen culture by resolving conflicts effectively, implementing retention strategies, and partnering with Alcove leadership to deliver our Points of Differentiation: Warm & Welcoming, Craft to Exceed Expectations, and Together, We Plant a Better Community.
- Partner on performance reviews, engagement survey follow-through, and people-related action plans, ensuring timely documentation and follow-up on all policy or behavior matters.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.
- Driven to craft great beer - but more importantly - build a business dedicated to doing good, MadTree protects and celebrates nature while reducing impact on the environment.
- MadTree strives to create warm and welcoming experiences, exceed expectations, and most importantly, plant a better community.
Requirements
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duties, accountabilities, and responsibilities satisfactorily.
- Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
- 2+ years of kitchen leadership, people management, and kitchen staff training & development in a high-volume restaurant required.
- Proficiency with restaurant management platforms including R365, Toast, Google Suite, etc required.
Nice to have
- Experience managing teams of 15+ employees and weekly food sales volume of $40k+ preferred.
Skills
- Operations Management:
- Works Well Under Pressure:
- can handle the fast pace of a busy kitchen environment without losing focus.
- Attention to Detail:
- recognizes the importance of quality, making sure that even the smallest of details are not overlooked.
- Passion for Food:
- Demonstrates genuine enthusiasm for cuisine and the culinary arts.
- Problem Solver:
- Identifies and resolves issues quickly and effectively, while not being afraid to "think outside the box".
- Use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Compensation
- We offer a competitive compensation package plus great benefits like subsidized health insurance, free mental health support, a retirement plan with a match, paid time off, and many other great perks.
- $50,830 - $59,800 - $68,770 VARIABLE
- Up to $10,000/year for achieving specific performance metrics SCHEDULE: Full-Time | Availability including some nights, weekends, and holidays ESSENTIAL DUTIES &
Benefits
- Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards; coordinate maintenance, repairs, and upkeep of kitchen equipment, tools, and work areas with the appropriate vendors or facilities resources.
Company info
- We are MadTree.
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