Live Oak Restaurant Group

Job 137881 - Kitchen Manager/Executive Chef
Savannah, GA

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Location: Savannah, GA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $32,000.00 - $55,000.00

Job Description

Duties of a LOR BOH Manager include the following:

    Oversee daily back of house operations:

 - Routine food preparation ensuring superb quality according to original restaurant established recipes within appropriate time frame according to Live Oak standards and proper hygiene, health & safety procedures according to Health Department standards

 - Maintain hourly labor per shift according to Live Oak benchmarks

 - Complete daily check lists (prep lists, temperature & count lists, line prep lists, etc.)

    Complete weekly back of house tasks:

- Conduct weekly food inventory and complete daily product orders when necessary on a weekly basis as dictated by internal inventory program

 - As apart of weekly inventory, the KM must review financial information using QuickBooks software as it pertains to the BOH (cost of food, food sales)

 - Schedule BOH staff according to approved template provided by GM

 

Responsibilities of a LOR BOH Manager include the following:

 - Educate FOH staff necessary food preparation practices for guest inquires including allergy concerns

 - Maintain and improve current training program and storage, stocking, and preparation practices

 - Maintain a full staff by performing interviews to hire qualified staff members according to staff requirement thresholds established by the GM

 - Interact with management team & maintenance department regarding repair issues

As the KM these duties are not expected to be fulfilled solely by the KM. These objectives are required given the assistance of at least two BOH assistant managers with at least one of them maintaining a full salary schedule in the BOH and the guidance of the GM as a reference. Kitchen management is a challenging, rewarding position.  KM’s are usually very good with multi-tasking and oftentimes have a unique and broad skill set including culinary attributes, general management talent, teaching and mentorship skills, and even some familiarity with accounting, marketing, and PR.  Live Oak Restaurants is a local corporation consisting of 7 very popular and lucrative causal seafood dining restaurants. Starting salary is based on experience and credentials, if any.  Salary increases and advancement are based on measurable performance objectives and longevity.

Requirements

Requirements of a LOR BOH Manager include the following:

 - Excellent communication with the GM concerning: BOH staff performance, evaluations, pay increases or decreases, suspensions, write-ups, approval or disapproval of special schedule requests, hiring or firing, and general management decisions including policy modifications, product and recipe changes, and any product ordering changes that deviate from the approved order guide

 - In general, all decisions resulting in policy establishment or modification must be discussed with the GM first; and likewise the GM will communicate directly with the KM any concerns related to the BOH before writing and implementing new policy. 

 - All salary managers must work at least 5 days each week as scheduled by the GM resulting with at least 45 hours but rarely more than 55 hours per week

 - Basic knowledge of Aloha Point of Sales system, Office applications, Excel and Word, and general internet browsing for various tasks is preferred but not required upon hire

Benefits of a LOR BOH Manager include the following:

 - Health & Dental benefits at 50% cost**; spouse & dependent plans offered at cost

 - 2 weeks paid vacation*; 3 weeks after 5 years or in conjunction with GM promotion, if applicable; 4 weeks after 10 years

 - Company cell phone service after probationary period of 90 days

 - Flexible schedule to reach required 5 shifts at 9-10 hours each (average shift is usually 9.5hrs); KM’s have nearly full control of their shift selections after probationary period

*KM is eligible for 1 week of vacation after fulfilling a full salary schedule for 6 months; 2nd two week vacation will be awarded after 3 additional months of fulfilling full schedule. Vacation time does not ‘rollover’. Schedule for this position is salary based with a typical 45-50hr work week, Monday to Sunday. Work week rarely requires less than 45hrs unless excused absence(s) exists; work week rarely exceeds 55hrs unless extenuating circumstances exist (sudden decrease in staff employment, significant catering or promotional event, or during co-manager vacations). 

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