Kitchen Manager

Family owned and operated (in business 50+ years!), Hellas is a favorite and must “go to” for tourists and locals alike! We are located right on the beautiful Sponge Docks in Tarpon Springs. There are many restaurants with similar menus in the area, but people choose Hellas because of the amazing staff that we have! Come be a part of our team and make meaningful connections not only with your co-workers, but also with our guests!

Full time openings are immediately available.

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Hellas Restaurant and Bakery

785 Dodecanese Blvd

Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

Benefits Include

• Competitive pay 
• 30 % Meal discount
• Health insurance with a large employer contribution (FT)
• Company paid $15,000 life insurance policy with buy up available (FT)
• Vision, dental, additional life and accident insurance also available
• Pet insurance and Pet discount programs (FT and PT)
• Health reward program included with the medical
• Financial Fitness program to help you stay on top of your financial goals
• Employee Assistance program to help with work and life issues
• Employee perks and discounts through LifeWorks
• Growth Opportunities for those who want to further their career
• Great staff!
• Team oriented  

Summary: The primary objective of the Assistant Kitchen Manager is to establish the maximum operational efficiency and food quality of high volume, full service traditional Greek restaurant. The assistant kitchen manager is responsible for training and productivity of kitchen staff ensuring all food items are prepared consistently and are of the highest quality. The kitchen manager shall lead and motivate others to success but will prep, cook, expedite or delivery food, as necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for staffing and management of all kitchen staff
• Train kitchen staff in specific stations, policies, procedures, safety, and cross-train as necessary
• Establish and delegate work duties in the kitchen area(s)
• Responsible for maintaining high food quality and speed of service
• Control food costs and reduce waste
• Order, receive, manage storage and inventory of food items; conduct weekly inventory
• Practice and ensure safe compliance with health and safety regulations
• Maintain a safe and clean kitchen
• Create schedules for kitchen staff in conjunction with Manager/GM to ensure properly staffing to meet demand
• Monitor all food served relative to appearance, temperature, sanitation, portion, and quality standards
• Responsible for all meals being served according to the established policies and procedures
• Complete staff performance evaluations, reviews and disciplinary action
• Assist chefs as needed
• Work amicably with others
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated leadership ability with experience delegating tasks and maintaining fast speed of service without sacrificing quality
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing tasks and demands
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to motivate others
• Capable or conducting and assessing restaurant inventory
• Willing to work a flexible schedule
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed oral and/or written instructions

Education and/or Experience

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years restaurant management experience
• Food / Culinary Management certification preferred
• Food manager safety certification required

Other:

• The noise level in the work environment is high
• The work environment is usually hot
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the function is mostly standing/walking for long periods of time. The employee must be able to regularly walk, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments