Our Client

Rochester Corner Bar is a classic and swanky, open-concept bar in the heart of downtown Rochester, MI. Serving a menu of only delicious food and premium craft cocktails, Rochester Corner Bar is the go-to place in town for a night out with family and friends!

Rochester Corner Bar is looking for a Kitchen Manager that will work closely with the Head Chef to lead the kitchen and staff in co-creating the next exciting phase of growth for the team and provide exceptional customer food experience.

Perks for the Kitchen Manager Position

· Upbeat and positive environment!

· Ability to bring new perspective and experience to expand the customer experience.

· Growth opportunities.

· This is a full-time, permanent position with compensation being determined on experience, skills, and abilities.

The Kitchen Manager Position

Rochester Corner Bar is looking for a Kitchen Manager to work closely with the Head Chef to oversee the Rochester Corner Bar kitchen operations and dining experience, including hiring and training for kitchen staff, coordinate with the Head Chef on menu offerings, establish relationship with vendors and negotiating pricing on food and supply orders as necessary, ensure kitchen is clean and exceeds all regulations, ensure presentation of food is to the highest quality and prepared to order in a timely manner.

For an individual to be successful as the Kitchen Manager, they need to have a high level of enthusiasm and passion for their work, ability to be self-motivating, and maintain good leadership for their team.

Desired Experience, Skills, and Abilities for the Kitchen Manager Position

· 5+ Years of experience working in a full fine dining or full service restaurant

· Management experience in the Food & Beverage industry is preferred

· Valid ServSafe Certification

· Excellent customer service skills

· Experience in negotiating with vendors/suppliers

· Experience with food budgeting

· Available to work weekend, holidays and frequent late nights

· Strong leadership and motivational skills

· Strong time management skills

· Knowledge of industry health and safety standards

Compensation, Benefits, & Structure for the Kitchen Manager Position

This is a full-time, permanent position that offers a competitive salary based on skills and experience, bonus plan potential based on kitchen success, paid time off, discounts on products, and growth potential within the company. The Kitchen Manager reports to the Owner.

The Recruiting Process for the Kitchen Manager Position

The recruiting process is designed to be a thorough, two-way evaluation to ensure that the best decision is made by both the company and the candidate. Given this, multiple steps are required, including a phone interview, in-person interviews, candidate assessments, and a pre-employment background check.

Rochester Corner Bar is an Equal Opportunity Employer!