Kitchen Manager - Zeeks Pizza (Issaquah)

Zeeks Pizza- Kitchen Manager

Our Kitchen Managers (KM) understand the overall mission, culture, and philosophy of Zeeks and are able to translate and implement them effectively on a day-to-day basis. Their role is to manage all aspects of food quality, cost of goods sold (COGS) and speed metrics for every shift- even when not present. Zeeks is fanatical about its standards for food quality, cleanliness and customer service, and bringing a kickass experience to our guests. The KM must have the ability to train their kitchen team on Zeeks' food standards and culture, resulting in a high-powered kitchen that can produce stellar Zeeks pizza and salads every time. At your store, you'll need to direct and train others to achieve their goals in a positive and motivating manner, and must be able to communicate effectively and delegate. The ability to remain level-headed under stress and stay positive is an absolute must, because life is way too short to work with assholes!

What it'll look like:

• TEAM MANAGEMENT/DEVELOPMENT
  • Identification of staffing needs within the restaurant
  • Training and mentoring your crew
  • Ensure all shifts have effective leadership and run well, even when not present
  • Evaluate staff performance and provide helpful and consistent feedback, in-line with Zeeks' procedures

• STORE OPERATIONS
  • Generate weekly kitchen schedules while tracking productivity, sales forecasting and special events
  • Manage inventory and order supplies from vendors
  • Lead and manage shifts when present in restaurant
  • Resolve customer service, product outages, facilities, and other unforeseen issues as necessary
  • Maintain a clean kitchen, consistent with Zeeks' standards
  • Count and report monthly inventory· 
  • Solid communication with GM, being an effective member of your store's management team

• KEY STOKE INDICATORS (KSI)
  • Proactively manage productivity, cost of goods (“COGS”), and other key drivers of store performance

Benefits: 

•    Average $33.00+/hour (including tips) 
•    Get access to the amazing Northwest craft beer scene   
•    Flexible scheduling and great work-life balance
•    50% employee discount on delivery, dine-in and takeout - bring your friends and family, too!

Traits in our most kick-ass Kitchen Managers:     

• 21+ with a flexible schedule
• Demonstrated ability to lead, promote and foster a positive work environment
• Proven organizational and managerial skills
• Motivated self-starter
• Recognize profitability is essential to our success
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
• Demonstrated commitment to high standards
• Ability to remain level-headed and think clearly under pressure
• Focused on the customer experience 
• 2+ years of previous management or pizza experience
• Reliably help to open/close the store

 Other Benefits: 

• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Great Work-Life Balance
• Real opportunities for Advancement - most of our leadership started in stores just like this one!
• Paid Sick Leave 

Hiring at $23+/hour (before tips!) DOE. 

So, you in? Apply today!

Zeeks' mission is to provide the premiere pizza experience to the righteous people of the Northwest. A PNW institution since 1993, Zeeks is known for its hand-tossed pizza featuring fresh ingredients, the best beer in the Northwest, technology driven delivery, and crews that are unpretentious, cool, and fun. Our aim is to attract positive and talented people to help us fulfill our mission and offer them support and opportunity.