Kitchen Manager

• FAIR COMPENSATION. $26 per hour.
• $50 cell phone allowance and a unique management dining program.
• In-house dining perks.
• CAREER GROWTH. Learn under the guidance of Chef Tim Miles, our Director of Culinary.
• CONTESTS. Greatest Dish Challenge: A monthly cooking competition open to all DRC cooks with a CASH prize. This is also a great opportunity to challenge yourself and have a panel of DRC Executive Chefs to try your food. 
• TRIPS. Yes, you read that right – field trips! Selected employees get the chance to visit artisan food producers, cooking demos, farms and suppliers to educate and inspire.
• GOLDEN TICKETS. AKA more cool prizes awarded to team players that are recognized for their outstanding work ethic.

• Overseeing food preparation and other kitchen operations
• Supervising the kitchen staff
• Training kitchen staff
• Inspecting supplies, equipment, and work areas
• Ordering materials, supplies, and ingredients depending on inventory level
• Ensuring kitchen is organized and clean
• Ensuring kitchen staff complies with health and food safety standards
• Addressing complaints regarding food quality or service
• Scheduling staff shifts and assigning duties
• Managing budgets and payroll records
• Establishing standards for personnel performance and customer service
• Performing other related duties

• EXPERIENCE.  You have at least 5 years of quality cooking experience with demonstrated progressive growth in a demanding, high-volume restaurant environment.  Your growth has already progressed to leadership roles in a similar environment for at least two years.
• FORMAL EDUCATION OR ON-THE-JOB LEARNING.  You have a Culinary degree/diploma and/or the equivalent in education and experience. A background in Mexican cuisine is considered a strong asset.
• A GROWTH MINDSET.  You’re constantly open to learning, coaching and career growth.
• PASSION.  You have a genuine passion for the industry, cooking, hospitality and food and beverage.
• SOLUTIONS.  You are a strong problem solver with an insatiable desire to impact performance, always looking for opportunities to improve!
• LEADERSHIP.  You’re an exceptional leader with great relationship-building and communication skills.

The Distillery Restaurants Corporation (DRC) is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process where candidates are respected, supported and valued. The DRC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Please note that accommodations during every part of the recruitment and selection process are available upon request.