Title of Position: Kitchen Manager/Chef

Department: Golf

Reports To: Food & Beverage Manager

Status: Full-Time Position

Dated: January 2023

FLSA: Exempt

General Summary:

Under general supervision of the Food & Beverage Manager, the Kitchen Manager is responsible for all aspects of management and operation of the kitchen and staff at The Greg Mastriona Golf Courses At Hyland Hills. Peak season includes long hours, weekends, and holidays.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Food Service Responsibilities:

• Hires, trains, and supervises all full and part-time kitchen staff.
• Enforces guidelines for full and part-time kitchen personnel.
• Prepares weekly work schedules for kitchen staff along with task assignment.
• Ensures high-quality food experience through efficient, proper operation and food preparation from the kitchen staff.
• Assures that cleanliness and sanitization best practices are established and maintained.
• Provides all subordinates with specific guidelines and task instructions as necessary. Evaluates employees’ performance and overall effectiveness and takes the necessary steps to develop employees, reward team players and discipline non-team players.
• Handles all facets of food preparation and kitchen management including inventory, cost control and safety.
• Works with the Food & Beverage Manager and Warehouse Manager to always maintain adequate inventory levels of food and supplies.
• Assists in the development of food service menus and offerings. Successfully develops and implements new product offerings to increase revenue and enhance guest experiences.
• Assists the Food & Beverage Manager and Warehouse Manager with meeting vendors to select food products.
• Assists the Food & Beverage Manager and Warehouse Manager in coordinating bidding and purchasing of food, beverage, merchandise, and supply products for the Restaurant.
• Responsible for the maintenance and operation of all food service equipment through frequent monitoring and preventive daily maintenance.
• Responsible to develop Serve Safe Food practices for all food staff members and leaders as well as conducting instructional meetings and in-services to assure all kitchen operations meet Health Department codes, guidelines, and best practices.
• Assists in the management of the annual budget for kitchen operations to be included in the overall annual District budget.
• Participate in development and planning of future food service expansion including assisting with project management from design to completion.
• As required, will actively participate in food prep, cleaning, and other operational duties particularly in the off-peak seasons.
• Work with Golf Management team to develop overall employee guidelines, pay structure, bonus programs, employee/leadership development, appearance guidelines, employee recruitment and retention strategies for all part time and seasonal staff.

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs all functions in a guest service-oriented manner.
• Works periodically on special projects as assigned outside the context of Golf, but for which the incumbent possesses the ability to perform adequately.
• Actively participates in professional organizations, as well as affiliated organizations, to expand knowledge and understanding of industry practices.
• Appropriately resolves concerns, problems, or emergencies that arise.
• Attends training sessions, workshops, staff meetings, and conferences, as necessary.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Proficient in common office productivity computer software.
• Ability to demonstrate strong public relations and communications skills.
• Experience with and clear understanding of all aspects of food prep, cooking, and kitchen operations.
• Ability to effectively train and lead staff to build and maintain a cohesive internal team environment.
• Ability to make sound decisions and use good judgment during stressful situations.
• Possess strong human resource skills, including the ability to work with a wide demographic personnel base.
• Ability to work autonomously and assume responsibility for initiative and completion of work.
• Ability to demonstrate strong skills for detail and accuracy.
• A mechanical aptitude is desirable.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with other District employees, District groups and park guests.

Working Environment/Physical Activities:

• Lift bags weighing 50 pounds to a height of 3.5 feet.
• Hear emergency signal devices, hear voice calls for help or assistance, recognize dangerous situations from listening to crowd noises, and recognize odd or unusual sounds in standard pool equipment and machinery.
• Smell unusual odors generated by malfunctioning equipment or chemical reactions.
• Give and receive clear verbal instructions up to 200 feet.
• Work in different outdoor temperatures, extreme heat & cold.
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Summer season includes long hours, weekends, and holidays.

Education/Experience:

Should possess an undergraduate or higher degree from an accredited college, with major course work in business administration and culinary fields plus 5 years of experience in kitchen management/cooking. Must possess or attain SERV Safe Food Safety Management Training certification and TIPS Certification within 60 days (about 2 months) of hire.

This job description may be amended from time to time and is established by Hyland Hills Park & Recreation District. The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to outline the basic requirements, duties, and general responsibilities of the position. This position is "at will", which means the District may terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any or no reason, subject only to the requirements of Federal and State law. Similarly, the employee may terminate the employment relationship without notice at any time for any or no reason.