Kitchen Manager

Under the direction of the General Manager, the Kitchen Manager plans, organizes, trains, and leads to achieve stated objectives in sales, costs, team member retention, guest service and satisfaction, food quality, and cleanliness. The Kitchen Manager (KM) is responsible for all kitchen functions including food purchasing, preparation, and maintenance of quality standards.

Benefits:

• Team Member Meal Benefit Program - STEEP Discounts on Food & Beverage at ALL of our restaurant group's locations
• 401K WITH Company Match
• EVERYONE is eligible for Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance within first 30 days of Employment.
• TONS of Supplemental Benefit Offerings
• FREE $25,000 Life Insurance Policy
• FREE Lifetime enrollment in our \Perkspot\ (Think of it like Groupon, but better)
• 3 Weeks Paid-Time Off
• An INCREDIBLE work culture that focuses on Team Member enrichment
• A schedule that works for you, we are SUPER flexible and understand people have lives outside of work.
• 5-Day Work Week (Guaranteed 2 days off a week).
• We pay for ServSafe Manager Food Safety Certification (5 year Certificate)
• Bartender License Reimbursement
• American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED and Narcan Certification

OTHER INFORMATION

Accessibility:

• Must be present and available in your store through the entire duration of your scheduled shift, working remotely is not permitted.
• Must have a regularly used / working phone number on file for store management to contact in the event of an emergency.
• Maintains an open-door policy with entire staff.

Position Type and Hours:

• Able to work a minimum of 45 hours per week; able to work flexible hours necessary to manage and operate the kitchen effectively.
• Travel to other stores within the company will be necessary at times.
• Conduct a weekly in-store Manager Meeting to review restaurant performance.

Personal Requirements:

• Strong self-discipline, initiative, leadership ability.
• Outgoing pleasant, polite manner as well a neat and clean appearance a must.
• Ability to motivate employees to work as a team to ensure that food and service meet appropriate standards.
• Demonstrates time management and organizational skills.
• Must be able to handle the pressures of simultaneously coordinating a wide range of activities and recommend appropriate solutions to restaurant problems.
• Must possess good communication skills for dealing with diverse staff and customers.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand and walk for up to 10 hours at a time, with brief time to sit intermittently.
• Must occasionally lift or move restaurant products and supplies, up to 50 pounds.
• Must have the stamina to work up to 60 hours per week when necessary.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Culinary Degree or related degree preferred
• 2 years of experience in a full-service restaurant
• 2 years of experience in a kitchen leadership role
• Knife skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual a plus
• State of Wisconsin Food Manager Certificate (ServSafe Preferred)
• Must have reliable transportation

Born and raised in Milwaukee, BelAir Cantina is a Wisconsin staple with a tremendous lineup of tacos, mouthwatering margaritas, and more. Chef Noe mixes traditional Mexican cooking with unique flavors and techniques for a menu that’s deliciously different and full of fresh ingredients. The BelAir vibe is at once laid-back and full of energy—the perfect spot to gather. Inspired by authenticity, defined by innovation, BelAir brings warmth and sincerity to a dining experience like no other.

Pay: $50000 - $60000 / year

Pay:

• Bonus pay

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid training
• Other

Job Type: fulltime

Education: High school degree

Work location: On-site

Brookfield. 250 High St, Brookfield, WI, 53045