What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Manager position at Fuzzy's Taco Shop Colorado?
Have you ever put bacon and avocado on a taco? It's straight fire! Have you ever put champagne in a margarita? It's Glorious! If you enjoy long strolls through a dining room, sunset-colored margaritas, and weekend grilling, then Fuzzy's Taco Shop is the perfect match for you.
All puns aside, we are looking for passionate, creative, and high energy individuals who would rather be celebrating tacos than pushing papers. Fuzzy's Taco Shop is a quickly growing fast, fresh, fun, restaurant concept. With 17 Colorado locations, and over 150 locations nationwide, the opportunity for advancement is a guarantee. #Facts
No two Fuzzy's restaurants are alike, but each has a fun, relaxed vibe that expresses the brands identity. A truly unique social gathering place, Fuzzy's is a neighborhood taco shop and bar serving Baja style tacos, unique and flavorful Tex-Mex entrees, frozen margaritas, and local beers all in an inviting, fun atmosphere. Come grow with us!
The Kitchen Manager (KM) plays a key role in the operations of our restaurants. They have the overall responsibility of delivering the Fuzzy Vibes through everything they do. This includes ensuring the cultural and financial success of their restaurant. As our business grows, we rely on our General Managers to help grow and develop their people into the most Badass Fuzzy’s leaders!
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Exceptional knowledge of our food and hospitality
- Complete weekly inventory and orders understanding the importance of Actual vs. Theoretical numbers and how they impact the business
- Monitor and track daily food prep and storage to minimize waste, ensure quality and control budgeted costs
- Follow good time management practices to ensure FOH and BOH opening and closing duties are completed efficiently
- Control and maintain labor costs through great schedule writing
- Coach, teach and mentor all BOH staff
- Participate in the selection of new BOH staff and implement training and testing procedures for all new employees
- Follow recipes to prepare our food
- Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
- Enforce employee image and grooming standards
- Follow good time management practices to ensure each food order is made within the desired ticket time
- Guarantee restaurant is kept clean through great safety and sanitation practices
- Maintain a clean kitchen throughout the shift by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces and removing trash.
Ideal Qualifications & Skills:
- BOH Manager experience preferred
- Minimum of 2 years restaurant management
- ServSafe Certified
- Understanding of BOH operations and management
- Ability to work nights and weekends
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs. as needed
- Must have a courteous, energetic, friendly, and professional demeanor with guests and co-workers