Executive Kitchen Manager

Join Our Team as an Executive Kitchen Manager!

Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment? Are you passionate about team development and delivering top-notch guest experiences? If so, Chicken N Pickle is looking for you!

As our Executive Kitchen Manager you will work closely with our Back of House team and must have proven experience as an Executive Chef. We are looking for someone who is knowledgeable about various cuisines and cooking techniques, has excellent communication and conflict resolution skills. We are also looking for someone who can manage a team in a fast-paced work environment, and is preferably bilingual. 

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate daily Back of House operations and supervise food prep, recipe execution, and supervise catering events. 
• Monitor and develop new and current kitchen teammates, and evaluate staff performance and provide feedback, as well as anticipate staffing needs based on prior year sales, catering events, weather, and current trends. 
• Maintain staffing levels for the Back of House and Cost of Goods, and estimate budgetary needs for BOH operational supplies. 
• Manage the selection process for hourly and salaried team members with the General Manager. 
• Participate in the active environment of Chicken N Pickle, with the employees averaging around 10 thousand steps per day, and uphold the core values of Chicken N Pickle: Community, Authenticity, Quality, Integrity, and Connection. 

Join us and be part of an entertainment provider that values authenticity, community, and quality. Apply today and bring your culinary expertise to Chicken N Pickle, where we blend food, fun, and entertainment to create unique guest experiences!

Requirements

• Proven work experience as an Executive Kitchen Manager or high-volume kitchen manager
• Bilingual strongly preferred 
• Must be knowledgeable in various cuisines, current culinary trends, and cooking techniques
• Proficiency with technology, including computers and computer software such as Microsoft Word and Excel  
• Ability to follow all sanitation guidelines set by the state/county and CNP
• Excellent physical condition and stamina, on feet for eight hours, and able to lift 50 pounds. 
• Excellent organizational skills
• Works well under pressure
• Conflict management abilities
• Excellent communication skills, bilingual preferred
• Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced work environment
• Certification from a culinary school or degree in Restaurant Management is a plus
• Perform in an active, fast-paced, indoor and outdoor venue, with the flexibility to work during evenings, weekends, and holidays

Benefits

• Competitive Pay with monthly bonuses
• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• 401K with company match
• Vacation time Discounted dining