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Broken Tart

Kitchen Manager

Broken Tart, Oak Park, Illinois, us, 60303

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Overview Broken Tart hiring a Head Baker/ Kitchen Manager. Broken Tart is a sister-owned and operated bakery and cafe specializing in cakes, bakes and delicious coffee. We focus on creating an experience that surprises and delights our customers on both everyday and milestone days. Our commitment to outside-the-box hospitality drives our thoughtful menu and our collaborative, respectful environment where all team members can thrive. We offer open communication, professionalism, fair wages, and ongoing opportunities for growth and development.

The Kitchen Manager is the heart of our BOH team. This person models efficiency, organization, cleanliness, productivity, and consistency, and is a true team player. The kitchen manager leads the team, manages weekly prep lists and production schedules, oversees product development, and ensures quality and consistency in all production.

The kitchen manager trains new team members, coaches existing team members for efficiency and productivity, and demonstrates flexibility and a can-do attitude to jump in wherever necessary. This role manages product and ingredient inventory and proper storage methods, places multiple orders weekly, and adjusts ordering based on production needs within the monthly budget.

The kitchen manager is professional, a strong leader, organized, and a successful multi-tasker with thoughtful, solution-oriented communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

Hands-on leadership and contributions to daily prep

Weekly administrative duties, order placing & inventory management

Proficiency in all BOH recipes, roles, checklists and responsibilities

Models & trains successful behaviors for team members including cleanliness, teamwork, efficiency, organization, sanitation, food safety, recipe accuracy and prep consistency

Oversees staff hiring, interviews and training

Fosters a positive, collaborative team environment

Is a culture carrier for Broken Tart among customers and team members

Conducts check-ins with team members and consults with management on annual performance reviews

Follows and ensures compliance with all procedures, methods, recipes, checklists with management to improve systems as necessary

Holds team members accountable to bakery standards, cleanliness, productivity and standard job responsibilities

Oversees accurate ordering, receiving, labeling, storing, and FIFO-ing of all product inventory

Collaborates with management to plan holiday menus and execute holiday production

Oversees holiday production schedules

Oversees daily quality control and takes necessary corrective steps to maintain high product standards

Oversees research & development of new products, conducts recipe audits and adjustments, and encourages the R&D process with the BOH team

Ensures kitchen and workspaces are clean, organized and sanitary

Ensures compliance with sanitation regulations and requirements

Job Details

Full-Time Position 40 hours per week

Weekend flexibility and holidays are required

Weekly schedule Tuesday-Saturday (subject to change)

Start times may vary, as early as 5am

Salaried. Varies based on experience. $58,000-$62,000

What you’ll get in return

Dining discounts and lots of free pastries & beverages

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance for full-time employees after 60 days of employment

A fun and welcoming work environment

Paid Time Off

Sick leave in accordance with Cook County law

Skills and qualities we expect you’ll bring to the table

Genuine excitement for baking, pastry, and the hospitality space

Strong leadership skills

An eye for detail

High levels of cleanliness and organization

Ability to multitask and think on your feet

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Great communication skills

Creativity

Flexibility

Desire to learn and grow both professionally and personally

A commitment to kindness, curiosity, and leaving things a little bit better than you found it

Sound like a fit? Send us your resume ASAP! We can’t wait to hear from you!

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