Assistant Executive Kitchen Manager - Allentown

Assistant Executive Kitchen Manager - Allentown

12 Jan 2024
Pennsylvania, Lehigh valley, 18103 Lehigh valley USA

Assistant Executive Kitchen Manager - Allentown

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

Assistant Executive Kitchen Manager

The AssistantExecutive Kitchen Manager is responsible for managing all functions of the restaurant duringopening, mid or closing shifts. Key responsibilities include hiring, managing, supervising and trainingrestaurant team members, ensuring a gold standard guest experience, ensuring the safety of ourguests, team members and property, overseeing the quality of our food and beverage offerings, andpreparing and modifying team member work schedules and food and beverage orders to ensureappropriate inventory.The Assistant Executive Kitchen Manager is also responsible for assisting in achievingoperational goals for the restaurant as set forth by the Restaurant Support Center.

The position of Assistant Executive Kitchen Manager is classified as exempt.As an exempt manager, theExecutive Kitchen Manager must spend more than 50% of his or her time performing managerialduties and must regularly exercise independent judgment and discretion on matters of consequenceto the restaurant.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Operational Execution

Perform Open/Mid-Day/Closing duties

Conduct daily briefings on matters of importance to the team

Manage all necessary repair and maintenance issues

Manage the Restaurant Risk Review audit process and implement necessary changesin the discretion of the management team to ensure 100% compliance with auditstandards

Manage local restaurant marketing, sales building, and community involvement

Update the daily communication board with key restaurant and promotionannouncements

Facilitate and participate in Continued Education Program including creating training programs

Exercise discretion and independent judgment in facilitating zone management

(Hospitality, Guest Relations, Quality Fast)

Facilitate 10 Minute drills with team members focusing on cleaning and sanitation

Ensure 100% compliance with all Company policies and laws, including health andsafety standards

Ensure compliance with BJ’s Code of Ethics, Integrity and Conduct, BJ’s Seven C’s, and

BJ’s Principles of Professional Service

Food & Beverage Execution

Ensure safety & sanitation

Monitor food and beverage quality and execution

Conduct RAFTT (Recipe-Appearance-Flavor-Temperature-Texture) twice daily on aspecific food and drink item

Conduct Quarterly Food Reviews with DO or RKOM
Prepare and receive orders of food and beverages, utilizing judgment to increase and decrease orders depending on peaks in business, large parties and promotions

Conduct weekly inventories to ensure that proper levels are stocked and to assessordering patterns and changes

Monitor and validate daily prep production

Team Member Relations

Coach, mentor, and discipline hourly team members

Monitor and facilitate team member recognition

Make recommendations concerning development, promotion, and disciplinary actionaffecting team members

Make hiring and termination decisions and/or making recommendations to General

Manager regarding hiring and termination decisions which are given serious weight

Cooperate with Team Member Relations Department and management team ininvestigating Team Member Hotline and Restaurant Support Center inquiries relatingto restaurant
Service Execution and Guest Relations

Train, coach and develop team members to ensure they are providing Gold Standardservice to BJ’s guests

Manage guest relations and guest recovery

Necessary Skills and Requirements:

A minimum of 2 years full service, high volume, casual dining restaurant managementexperience

High personal integrity, professionalism and maturity

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Solid relationship management and performance management skills

Ability to motivate and direct team members and work effectively in management team

Strong understanding ofBJ’sgoals and objectives

Good communication skills

Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a focus on listening and questioning skills

Strong writing and documentation skills

Ability to absorb and retain information quickly

Keen attention to detail

Proven problem-solving abilities

Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks with an appropriate sense of urgency in ahigh-performance, fast paced environment

Exceptional guest service orientation

Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Ability to stand and walk around a restaurant to supervise operations for the duration of an 8-10 hour shift

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Ability to bend, stoop, and raise arms above head on occasion

Ability to speak, read and write English

Salary:Commensurate with experience

Posting Expiry Date:

To apply, please visit our website atwww.bjsrestaurants.com/careers

There is no relocation assistance provided for this position.

Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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