Superior Talent Source
Kitchen Manager |Merrillville, IN
Superior Talent Source, Merrillville, Indiana, United States, 46410
Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Kitchen Manager to lead and elevate the guest experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant environment. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in corporate restaurant operations, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for hospitality. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage daily front-of-house operations to ensure a consistent and exceptional guest experience Supervise, train, and develop a team of servers, hosts, bartenders, and support staff Uphold and enforce brand standards, operational procedures, and health and safety regulations Drive service excellence through hands-on leadership and active floor presence Partner with kitchen and back-of-house managers to maintain smooth operations and resolve service issues promptly Manage labor and staffing levels to align with business volume and budget goals Handle guest feedback and resolve complaints professionally and effectively Assist in inventory control, ordering, and weekly administrative duties as assigned Support ongoing training and performance management to build a high-performing team culture Qualifications: 3+ years of FOH management experience in a
corporate, high-volume, full-service restaurant
setting Proven track record of delivering high standards in guest service and team leadership Strong understanding of restaurant operations, scheduling, and cost control Excellent communication and interpersonal skills ServSafe and/or state/local food handler certification preferred Ability to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Kitchen Manager to lead and elevate the guest experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant environment. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in corporate restaurant operations, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for hospitality. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage daily front-of-house operations to ensure a consistent and exceptional guest experience Supervise, train, and develop a team of servers, hosts, bartenders, and support staff Uphold and enforce brand standards, operational procedures, and health and safety regulations Drive service excellence through hands-on leadership and active floor presence Partner with kitchen and back-of-house managers to maintain smooth operations and resolve service issues promptly Manage labor and staffing levels to align with business volume and budget goals Handle guest feedback and resolve complaints professionally and effectively Assist in inventory control, ordering, and weekly administrative duties as assigned Support ongoing training and performance management to build a high-performing team culture Qualifications: 3+ years of FOH management experience in a
corporate, high-volume, full-service restaurant
setting Proven track record of delivering high standards in guest service and team leadership Strong understanding of restaurant operations, scheduling, and cost control Excellent communication and interpersonal skills ServSafe and/or state/local food handler certification preferred Ability to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays