Summary
As a Kitchen Manager, you will support the General Manager of Food and Beverage by leading the culinary team and completing delegated administrative tasks. You will ensure that food safety protocols and all brand standards are followed. The Kitchen Manager also serves as a lead cook and/or expediter. This is a seasonal, hourly position and includes the option of team member housing for the duration of employment.
Responsibilities
- Support GM of F&B with team member management through interviewing, scheduling, missed punch adjustments and coaching conversations
- Assist in supervising the day-to-day activities of staff, assign responsibilities for tasks, and set deadlines to ensure the timely completion of tasks
- Maintain complete product knowledge and actively educate team members on menus, recipes, portions, specials, seasonal changes, allergens, etc.
- Participate in menu development, seasonal changes, daily specials, costing and product adjustments, development of property wide Food and Beverage programing and optimization
- Ensure a clean and safe workspace through completion of daily and weekly cleaning tasks
- Maintain team member and guest safety by ensuring all food handling safety and storage protocols are implemented, SOP's are followed, and tracking logs are completed
- Assist with all inventory practices, including ordering, receiving, waste tracking, setting up count sheets, and completing physical inventory counts
- Lead by example, maintain professionality, take prompt action with solutions in unpredictable situations such as weather, diverse needs of guests, or incidents on property
- Independently and confidently make critical decisions to quickly resolve guest and team member issues keeping in mind the health of the operation
- Learn and share knowledge of the local area, culture, and on-site activities
- Cultivate a positive work environment that is guest-focused and inclusive.
- Set clear expectations, and provide accurate, complete, and timely communication
- Participate in camp level and company-wide meetings
- Lead and support team members in individual growth and career advancement plans to contribute to our internal leadership pipeline
- Collaborate with and maintain professional relationships with food and beverage vendors
Competencies
Effective Communication
Adaptagility
Decision Making
Initiative
Education
High School Diploma/GED
Working Conditions
- Ability to work outdoors for long periods, including during extreme heat and cold or weather events
- Able to stand and move for long periods of time
- Ability to lift 30lbs independently; all lifts over 31 lbs. require assistance from a co-worker
- Operate guest transport carts and/or property vehicle
- Stand and walk over slippery and/or uneven natural walking surfaces for the majority of the workday
- Bend and stoop
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 years of experience in a culinary leadership role
- A genuine passion and curiosity for the Food and Beverage industry and the outdoors
- Experience in delivering training and leading a team of 2-10 people
- Proficient knife skills
- Food Handler (ServSafe) Manager Certification and TIPS certification
- Must be obtained by property opening date or before starting any work involving food or alcohol handling
- Basic knowledge of kitchen equipment care and maintenance
- Experience with conducting inventories and ordering from multiple vendors
Additional Information
This position requires the individual to wear and work in personal protective equipment, when applicable.
This position requires that the individual is able to lift a minimum of 45lbs independently.
Physical demands associated with this position include extensive walking, standing, bending, twisting, lifting, and maneuvering in an outdoor environment on uneven surfaces.
Ability to work in extreme weather conditions including but not limited to heat, cold, rain, snow, humidity, and wind.
This position is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check and/or motor vehicle records check, if requested by Under Canvas.
This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Under Canvas.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Under Canvas strives to provide a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that addresses the needs of our team members. In addition, they can participate in:
- Health Insurance
- 401K (eligible if work hourly minimum as required by law)
- Heavily discounted tents for Under Canvas family and friends stays
- Bar N Ranch lodge and cabin discounts
- Lifestyle partner brand and industry discounts
- Housing available for employees only (no pets) and is subject to fringe benefit and maintenance fee paycheck deductions
- Employee Assistance Program
Under Canvas is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer who prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any kind.
