Kitchen Manager (Athens)

Roost Chicken Salad & DeliTM is seeking a passionate and experienced Kitchen Manager (Assistant General Manager) to join our amazing team. As an essential part of our leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our restaurant operates smoothly while delivering an exceptional dining experience to our guests. Your leadership capabilities will help inspire our team, while your attention to detail and operational acumen will contribute to the overall success of our establishment. The Kitchen Manager will own the BOH operations and will work closely with the General Manager to implement strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing customer satisfaction, improving operational efficiency, and increasing profitability. You will be responsible for ensuring the seamless execution of day-to-day operations, managing staff performance, and maintaining our high standards for food quality and service while ensuring profitability through appropriate labor scheduling, excellence in inventory management, and COGS controls. Moreover, you will assist in financial management, including budgeting and forecasting, driving sales targets, and optimizing costs. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a natural ability to collaborate and lead, and are eager to be a part of a dynamic team that focuses on providing delicious food and excellent service, then this is the opportunity for you!

Responsibilities

• Assist the General Manager in overseeing daily operations of the restaurant
• Oversee all ordering, ensuring top tier food safety and quality standards
• Hire, retain and develop back of house team, including Prep & Line Cooks
• Collaborate with front of house team, ensuring food excellence remains top of mind with service standards and daily execution
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and standards
• Own all repair & maintenance and deep clean schedules for the entire back of house facility
• Analyze financial performance and contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes

Requirements

• Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within the restaurant industry
• Outstanding proficiency in commercial kitchen operations leadership
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with restaurant management software and POS systems. Proficiency in Craftable (COGS and inventory management), 7Shifts (labor management) and Toast (POS) a strong plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks
• Strong problem-solving abilities and decision-making skills
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed