Life Alive Café
Overview
Kitchen Manager - Boston Market role at Life Alive Café. Building community with engaged, mission-driven team members is essential to Life Alive. KMs hire, onboard, and oversee the prep team. They possess a high level of culinary skill and the ability to train and coach. They run joyful shifts and embody Life Alive’s culture and standards, serving as a model for the team members they lead. Responsibilities
Staging, onboarding, and training and maintaining capable prep captains Developing Sages with high standards and desire to learn Use of prep path tool to track team progress Consistent coaching and development of team Kitchen Managers take ownership of the prep and purchasing operation and own quality control—engaged in touching, tasting, and course correcting to ensure each meal reflects Life Alive’s celebration of whole food and vitality Checking all orders for freshness and quality Tasting scratch-made sauces, soups and broths for flavor and consistency Use of Fabrication model to assure full stocking and proper prep each shift Upholding daily deep cleans with the prep team; training “clean as you go”; adhering to food safety guidelines and auditing space regularly Managing purchasing and labor: sales forecasting (sales ledger) and labor budget; ownership of prep, dish, and sage schedules within the labor template; developing the team for efficiency to maintain operations within margins Adherence to purchase system and use of declining budget to inventory properly and stay fully stocked Qualifications
2 years of Kitchen Manager/Head Chef/Sous experience Experience leading a team (>5 people) Experience making schedules & using labor templates Kitchen experience 4+ years History of growth in position Keen Palate Skills and Knowledge
Independently motivated Entrepreneurial spirit Ability to manage through ambiguity Growth mindset orientated Ability to work 9+ hours on your feet multiple days a week Ability to lift up to 50lbs Keen eye for detail and quality Use of labor and food management systems Capable of running operations without supervision Cool and Calm Demeanor under pressure Able to troubleshoot and solve problems in the moment Solves problems and follows through until solved Demonstrated ability to train and grow leaders Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Interpersonal skills Team-building skills Strong leadership skills, with the ability to coach and mentor others Ability to plan and prioritize workload Perks & Benefits
Plentiful Food Discounts & Yoga Perks 401k and IRA, Life Alive matches 401k contributions at 100%, up to 3% Medical, Dental & Vision coverage Life Insurance, MetLaw, TeleDoc, Short Term & Long Term Disability, Mental Health Support via My Strength Parking and Transportation Reimbursement Paid time off: 10 days paid vacation 40 hours paid sick leave 8 hours of community service pay 8 paid holidays Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Restaurants Requisite Experience and Skills are listed above. For more information or to apply, follow Life Alive Café’s standard application process.
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Kitchen Manager - Boston Market role at Life Alive Café. Building community with engaged, mission-driven team members is essential to Life Alive. KMs hire, onboard, and oversee the prep team. They possess a high level of culinary skill and the ability to train and coach. They run joyful shifts and embody Life Alive’s culture and standards, serving as a model for the team members they lead. Responsibilities
Staging, onboarding, and training and maintaining capable prep captains Developing Sages with high standards and desire to learn Use of prep path tool to track team progress Consistent coaching and development of team Kitchen Managers take ownership of the prep and purchasing operation and own quality control—engaged in touching, tasting, and course correcting to ensure each meal reflects Life Alive’s celebration of whole food and vitality Checking all orders for freshness and quality Tasting scratch-made sauces, soups and broths for flavor and consistency Use of Fabrication model to assure full stocking and proper prep each shift Upholding daily deep cleans with the prep team; training “clean as you go”; adhering to food safety guidelines and auditing space regularly Managing purchasing and labor: sales forecasting (sales ledger) and labor budget; ownership of prep, dish, and sage schedules within the labor template; developing the team for efficiency to maintain operations within margins Adherence to purchase system and use of declining budget to inventory properly and stay fully stocked Qualifications
2 years of Kitchen Manager/Head Chef/Sous experience Experience leading a team (>5 people) Experience making schedules & using labor templates Kitchen experience 4+ years History of growth in position Keen Palate Skills and Knowledge
Independently motivated Entrepreneurial spirit Ability to manage through ambiguity Growth mindset orientated Ability to work 9+ hours on your feet multiple days a week Ability to lift up to 50lbs Keen eye for detail and quality Use of labor and food management systems Capable of running operations without supervision Cool and Calm Demeanor under pressure Able to troubleshoot and solve problems in the moment Solves problems and follows through until solved Demonstrated ability to train and grow leaders Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Interpersonal skills Team-building skills Strong leadership skills, with the ability to coach and mentor others Ability to plan and prioritize workload Perks & Benefits
Plentiful Food Discounts & Yoga Perks 401k and IRA, Life Alive matches 401k contributions at 100%, up to 3% Medical, Dental & Vision coverage Life Insurance, MetLaw, TeleDoc, Short Term & Long Term Disability, Mental Health Support via My Strength Parking and Transportation Reimbursement Paid time off: 10 days paid vacation 40 hours paid sick leave 8 hours of community service pay 8 paid holidays Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Restaurants Requisite Experience and Skills are listed above. For more information or to apply, follow Life Alive Café’s standard application process.
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