Kitchen Manager

Why Weekender?
Because we are a young company and team of ambitious, mission-driven Weekenders working together to change how people travel and experience the world through adventure. It is our vision to inspire the next generation of travelers to adventure more into the great outdoors, to roam freely and explore new areas and activities, to find or nurture their passions, and to connect with themselves, those they love, and the world around them more deeply. This is also our vision for ourselves, for our team, and for our culture here at Weekender. 

About Weekender
Our Mission:  It is our mission to inspire personal growth through adventure, travel, and exploration. We do this through inspiring hotel stays in iconic destinations.

Our Vision
It is our vision to grow Weekender into an international adventure & experiences hospitality brand that changes the way people interact with space, place and activity as they explore the world through adventure.

Our Values

Embrace a Growth Mindset: Be a lifelong student and always remain open minded

Own your Domain: Be accountable and responsible for your job, but also for the goals and mission of the company and team

Be a Ninja: Commit to being the best in the world at your job and lean-in to your superpowers

Be Adventurous: Be excited by challenge and be willing to take calculated risks, low-cost experiments, and be willing to fail-forward

Be a Host: Treat guests and teammates like you would family, and always be a host

Job Responsibilities

The Kitchen Manager will assist in all functions related to running, leading and managing the kitchen and back of house operations in the Lean-To Restaurant, including but not limited to menu development , monitoring food costs and vendor relationships, and supporting the team members to run the operation smoothly.

• Hiring and scheduling according to the business needs and daily operation 
• Ensure all kitchen duties are completed daily and weekly
• Ensuring the bi-annual team cleaning of the kitchen, overseeing equipmnent maintenance, cooler cleanings and handling anything that is shut down for the off season
• Assist General Manager with summer menu revisions and food costing
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness, inspection protocol and make sure these standards of cleanliness and safety are maintained
• Minimize food waste, supply waste and theft
• Train employees to understand the safeguards around food safety, preparation and storing
• Manage budgets and food percentages to budget
• Prepare and provide necessary data for budgets, annual projections, labor and costs. Take corrective actions necessary to assure that financial goals are met.
• Attend food and beverage staff and management meetings
• Cooks or directly supervises the cooking of menu items, requiring skillful understanding and preparation in line with the F & B vision
• Ensure proper staffing and training of all team members
• In conjunction with the Front of House Manager, assists in maintaining a high level of service principles
• Develop and continue to provide a professional work environment
• Ensure a safe work environment and positive atmosphere
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays
• Embrace and support Weekender's core values and instill these values in the daily workplace culture at Lean-To

Qualifications 

• Must have restaurant experience working and leading a team of cooks and dishwashers
• Must have experience on the line, both behind in light cooking, prep work and in front of line expediting
• Experience in kitchen equipment cleaning and maintenance
• Must have experience in Health Department codes and Serve Safe requirements

Operations 

• Must be willing to take on regular shifts to meet payroll budgets and in understaffed situations such as bartending, serving tables, cooking, dishwashing
• Open to guest feedback and critique of menu quality, ensuring product is consistently meeting standards
• Curating and managing the day-to-day dining experience for both guests of the hotel and other visitors from the local community or other hotels
• Maintain quality standards of cleanliness, code standards through health inspections and tidiness of back of house
• Managing employees, setting schedules, submitting payroll
• Controlling payroll costs to associate with business needs, staffing needs and daily service

This description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Additionally, the responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties may be assigned.

Compensation/Term:

 - This is a seasonal position from mid-May through mid-October.  

 - A single room with shared bathroom is provided at no additional cost. 

 - A bonus of $500 is provided at end of term if full contract term is met and specific goals (to be determined) are met by end of the season.