Kitchen Manager

The Irish Exit Atlanta is seeking a Kitchen Manager to join our dynamic team. The Kitchen Manager at The Irish Exit Atlanta will play a vital role in executing our day-to-day culinary operations. This includes actively participating in the preparation and delivery of our innovative, contemporary, and authentic Irish food program, maintaining the cleanliness and organization of kitchen and BOH spaces, and ensuring that our customers receive top-quality dishes consistently, every single customer, every single time.

As a Kitchen Manager at The Irish Exit Atlanta, you will be expected to have a strong appreciation for both traditional and modern Irish cuisine, possess solid culinary skills, and demonstrate the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. It's crucial that you have the capacity to work well within a team, contributing to a performance-oriented culture that aims to exceed our customers' expectations. You should be ready to learn and grow, taking direction from senior kitchen team leaders and embracing the opportunity to contribute to the development of new dishes. A commitment to maintaining the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness, and attention to detail is essential for success in this role.

KITCHEN MANAGER ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Shares and embodies our core values and love of Ireland and Irish Pubs, acting as a standard bearer in the company.
• Maintains a positive, optimistic, and professional attitude and demeanor at all times throughout service.
• Maintains accountability for themselves and the team and is open to both giving and receiving feedback in a professional manner.
• Oversees and leads the day-to-day service periods, including working on the line when necessary.
• Open availability for AM and PM shifts.
• Maintains Department of Health ("DOH") compliance by conducting daily walk-throughs of all BOH spaces, identifying and addressing DOH violations immediately.
• Ensures optimal inventory management and storage to evaluate prep levels and ensure we are not over- or underprepared for each shift.
• Evaluates BOH performance management and cultural management, ensuring all team members consistently execute our standards.
• Coaches and guides all BOH team members by offering constructive feedback and recognition to instill and maintain a high-performance culture focused on operational excellence, ensuring team members are set up for success in executing their roles and primed for upward mobility when such positions become available.
• Effectively communicates BOH standard operating procedures, expectations, and operational concerns, issues, or updates, ensuring all BOH team members are aligned, perform accordingly, and promptly respond to any team member queries or problems.
• Ensures all team members practice safe work habits, identify and resolve potential safety hazards, and, if/when accidents occur, investigate, document, and resolve accordingly.
• Ensures all team members execute products according to stipulated recipes, quantities, and procedures, maintaining the highest possible quality.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Candidates must have a proven track record of working in a fast-paced kitchen environment, preferably with experience in Irish or contemporary cuisine.
• Candidates must possess a fundamental understanding of cooking techniques, kitchen equipment, and food safety practices.
• Candidates must demonstrate the ability to follow recipes and directions accurately to maintain the restaurant's high standards of quality and taste.
• Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to cleanliness and organization by maintaining a hygienic work area in compliance with health codes.
• Candidates must exhibit strong teamwork skills, with the ability to work cohesively with front-of-house staff and other kitchen team members.
• Candidates must be flexible to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required by the restaurant's schedule.
• Candidates must display a willingness to learn and adapt, taking the initiative to improve their culinary skills and contribute to menu development.
• Candidates must possess strong communication skills and be able to clearly understand instructions and convey information to team members.
• Candidates must have the physical stamina to stand for long periods, lift heavy objects, and perform in a fast-paced kitchen setting.
• Candidates must showcase a positive attitude and resilience under pressure, managing stress effectively during peak service times.
• Candidates must be able to accept constructive criticism and work within an engaged, collaborative, and accountable team and cultural environment.

ROLE BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Time Off and parental leave.
• 50% discount throughout The Dead Rabbit's group of bars.
• Team Member assistance and wellness programs.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Team Member development plans and continuing education.
• Team-building activities and events.
• Being part of a world-class culture.
• Opportunities for upward mobility.

Tuition reimbursement for industry-focused educational programs and courses.