Kitchen Manager

The Kitchen Manager at Washington National Golf Club is responsible for selecting and developing recipes that meet corporate guidelines, standardizing plating guidelines to ensure consistent quality, establishing and upholding quality and portion standards, planning and pricing menus. This position is also responsible for ensuring proper equipment operation/maintenance and ensuring proper safety and sanitation in the kitchen. In addition, the Kitchen Manager is responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations; including supervising and coordinating all related culinary activities while managing labor and food costs to ensure budgetary goals are achieved.

COMPENSATION DETAILS:

• Compensation: $28.85 - $33.65 per hour depending on experience (appx. $60,000 - $70,000 per year)
• Eligible for Overtime
• Eligible for Annual Bonus equal to 10% of base annual salary ($6,000 - $7,000)*
• Internal Growth Potential at 8 properties and Home Office 

*Annual bonus eligibility based on meeting company goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be proactive in developing innovative ideas to facilitate the continual delivery of exceptional quality products and profit contributions to the company.
• Ensure Kitchen is always held to the highest health and cleanliness standards.
• Ensure guest survey scores for food quality and consistency are above 4.5.
• Encourage, mentor, coach, train and develop team members to ensure their maximum value
• Lead by example.  Establish and embody the benchmark of performance to the department in the areas of motivation, sense of ownership, and dedication to quality of product.
• Understand and value individual growth and development as well as formulate strategies for growth and development of team members.
• Complete menu development, cost controls, purchasing and inventory responsibilities in line with the needs of the business.
• Manage monthly expenses to the budget, minimizing expenses and overtime.
• Schedule to proper business levels and within budgeted staffing guides.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Positive and proactive supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills.
• Possess good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to multi-task while remaining focused on the key objectives of the position.
• Must be comfortable and willing to “roll up sleeves” and lead by positive example.
• Successful completion of Certified Chef de Cuisine or higher from the American Culinary Federation, or successful completion of a nationally ranked Culinary or Vocational School; or the equivalent combination of education experience.
• ServSafe certified.
• Must have worked in both restaurant and event catering environments at a Senior Sous level or above.
• Minimum of 3 years as an Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager in a multi-outlet facility.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the team member must:

• Have the ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally.
• Lift, reach, bend, twist, push, pull, squat, grasp and use arm-hand coordination on a consistent basis.
• Have the stamina to stand on feet for long periods of time.
  
  

BENEFITS AND PERKS: 

Oki Golf offers an impressive collection of benefits! Some benefits include:

ALL TEAM MEMBERS:

• Golf benefits for free play, guest passes and visits to all 8 Oki courses.
• 50% discount on shift meals
• 25% discount for you and up to four guests (not including alcoholic beverages)
• Flexible work environment
• 401K with company match
• Paid sick time
• Team Member Referral Programparticipation and more!

FULL-TIME TEAM MEMBERS: (regularly working 35+ hrs/week):

• Medical/dental/vision/telehealth coverage
• FSA options
• Company paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Paid vacation
• Holiday pay 

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Washington National Golf Club 

Designed by award-winning architect John Fought, Washington National Golf Club is the proud home to the University of Washington’s Men’s and Women’s golf teams. The focus of the Home of the Huskies is the golf experience and the world-class course, comprehensive practice facility, and exceptional service make Washington National a popular destination for tournaments, group outings, and recreational golfers. The golf club offers a wide variety of options for job seekers including golf, restaurant, banquet, turf, and administrative positions.