Executive Kitchen Manager
Andretti Indoor Karting and Games
- Orlando, FL
- $60,000-70,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead the unit Culinary Department with integrity and purpose
- Empower staff to deliver exceptional legendary service
- Always support the Andretti Indoor Karting and Games Motto “Striving for Perfection; Achieving Excellence”
- Manage daily, weekly and monthly operations: food product ordering, staffing, scheduling, cleanliness, organization, service timing, and quality product.
- Ensure banquets, buffets and event culinary offerings are consistent with AIKG standards and specifications
- Responsible for compliance with all environment and health board requirements related to the preparation and service of food and beverage
- Responsible for the development of Culinary Staff and Supervisors
- Manage staff training and employee relations
- Assure that Culinary Staff morale is maintained at a high level
- Take an active part in the recruitment and retention of staff
- Manage Culinary department labor and food costs within acceptable budgets
- Ensure site inspections are within acceptable standards
- Manage organization and cleanliness of all food storage, kitchen, and food service areas
- Work closely with Sales Department to ensure proper scheduling and planning for Events
- Oversee, maintain and inventory Culinary Department equipment
- Executive KM salary range $60-$70k range plus bonus
- AIKG has the BEST staff, so managers work with and lead motivated professionals!
- Personal/Family Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
- $1000 company paid Health Savings Account
- Vacation and Sick time accrued during the first year
- 401k retirement program with generous company match
- $25K Company provided Life Insurance
- Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Accident, Critical Illness and Voluntary Life Insurance
- Experience leading high-volume kitchens
- Strong written & verbal communication skills
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Strong organizational skills
- Work varying days, nights, holidays and weekends
- Eligible to work in the United States
- At least 18 years of age
- Five years+ of Kitchen management in a high volume environment
- Five years+ of private event experience
- Experience working with an event sales team
- Experience with multi-unit, or multi-site strongly preferred
- HACCP or Serv-Safe food safety trained and certificate
- Bi-lingual
- Proven leadership and team skills; ability to motivate and manage all levels of staff
- Strong training and development background
- Strong knowledge of cost controls
- Walk or stand for extended periods of time
- The ability to communicate quickly and accurately
- Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs on a regular basis
- Perform functions which require organization, bending, reaching, turning, lifting, climbing and occasional stocking up to 50lbs
- The work environment may include bright, dim or flashing lights and loud sounds
- Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment
- Be able to understand, follow and maintain safety standards at all times