Kitchen Manager - Lynnfield

Member of the BOH management team compensated on an hourly basis that assists the other managers with the shift execution of culinary and kitchen operations in a manner consistent with the Company's Core Values, policies, specifications, Food Safety & Sanitation, and quality assurance to promote the finest guest and employee experience. The KM models and acts in accordance with Legal Sea Foods policies and standards.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In the absence of a senior BOH manager, leads restaurant BOH shift and BOH Department employees to ensure excellent restaurant operations including opening and closing duties.
• Handles employee relations issues/concerns and guest complaints during shift when the BOH manager on duty is not present. 
• Assists with the staffing of the restaurant including participating in hiring process.
• Manages job assignments, break rotation and delegation of tasks during shift when manager on duty is not present.
• Responsible for necessary ordering of product in the absence of the BOH manager on duty.
• As opener/closer, responsible for compliance with all food safety and sanitation matters.
• Adheres to Company operational guidelines, including without limitation, food specifications, ticket time obligations, sanitation procedures, allergy procedures, food quality walkthroughs etc.
• Assists with the preparation/completion of paperwork required to operate the restaurant.
• Assists with recordkeeping duties in the restaurant including adding employees to systems, ensuring employees are punched in while performing work, and maintaining accurate employee personnel files.
• Responsible for following and enforcing Company standards, protocols and policies including, without limitation: safety, sanitation, and respectful workplace.

• Must be proficient in all culinary stations and have achieved Lead Cook status (or equivalent).
• Must be articulate and well-versed in areas necessary to handle sanitation inspections/walk-throughs.
• Must be able to take direction and delegate well.
• Promotes a team atmosphere/works well on a team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills as well as proficiency in systems utilized by the Company.
• Must be able to work with a computer and POS in order to handle shift-based timekeeping and other administrative responsibilities.
• Leads by example.
• Demonstrated good judgment.
• Availability to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment.
• A satisfactory background check which includes criminal history.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & TRAINING:

• Knowledgeable of allergy procedures.
• Must be ServeSafe and CPR-certified. 
• Must have Guest Relations and Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Prevention Training.
• Must be knowledgeable of Legal Sea Foods menus.
• Must be knowledgeable of inventory and ordering systems.
• Must be knowledgeable of daily financial metrics and goals for execution purposes.

Legal Sea Foods participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility of all new hires. E-Verify is an online system that allows companies to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. All new hires will be required to complete Form I-9 and successfully participate in the E-Verify process.

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