Panini Kabob Grill - Kitchen Manager ($75K Starting)

Panini Kabob Grill is a renowned restaurant specializing in flavorful, authentic kabobs and Mediterranean cuisine with a commitment to delivering an exceptional dining experience to every guest. Known for their vibrant, fresh ingredients and dedication to quality, Panini Kabob Grill has established itself as a popular dining destination that emphasizes both culinary excellence and outstanding customer service. The restaurant prides itself on fostering a team-oriented environment where employees are valued and encouraged to grow their careers internally. With a fast-paced atmosphere and a high volume of guests, the restaurant continuously seeks individuals who can thrive in dynamic settings while upholding the brand's high standards for food and service quality. The Kitchen Manager role at Panini Kabob Grill is a vital leadership position responsible for the comprehensive management of the back-of-house (BOH) kitchen operations. Starting with a competitive salary of $75,000, this position offers not only financial rewards but also significant opportunities for professional development within the organization. The Kitchen Manager ensures that all kitchen processes operate smoothly, efficiently, and in full compliance with health and safety regulations. This includes overseeing food purchasing, inventory management, staff training on food preparation and kitchen safety, and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen workspace. As the linchpin in the kitchen's daily operations, the Kitchen Manager plays a critical role in maintaining the reputation of Panini Kabob Grill's food quality and presentation. They are tasked with making sure dishes are prepared according to recipe standards, ensuring correct portion control, and that food is cooked and served promptly to meet the high expectations of customers. The ideal candidate is someone who understands that cooking is more than just food preparation—it’s an art form that requires meticulous attention to detail, efficiency, and collaboration with the kitchen team. This role demands strong leadership skills to bring order to the often chaotic environment of a busy restaurant kitchen, inspiring and motivating cooks and kitchen staff to perform at their best. Panini Kabob Grill places a significant emphasis on teamwork, precision, and culinary excellence. The Kitchen Manager must maintain a positive and productive working environment and ensure that all safety and sanitation standards are consistently upheld. This includes the proper disposal of food waste, regular cleaning schedules, and adherence to all sanitary protocols, ensuring a safe workplace for all employees and excellent food safety for patrons. The position requires physical stamina and dexterity, as the manager will be expected to work long shifts involving standing, walking, or sitting, as well as handling kitchen tools, machinery, and ingredients safely. The manager is also expected to have heightened sensory abilities to detect variations in taste, texture, temperature, and presentation, maintaining the distinctive quality that defines Panini Kabob Grill’s menu offerings. With a strong potential for career growth and a supportive work culture that promotes from within, Panini Kabob Grill provides a rewarding environment for motivated culinary professionals passionate about leading a kitchen team and enhancing the culinary standards of a well-established restaurant brand.

• Must have 2+ years of kitchen management experience in a full-service, moderate to high-volume restaurant
• solid track record of success in previous assignments demonstrating upward career tracking
• culinary school background a plus
• ability to speak and understand Spanish a plus
• ability to work ten-hour-plus shifts with the ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods of time
• ability to grasp, lift, and/or carry up to 50 lbs as needed
• finger/hand dexterity to operate kitchen machinery, knives, etc.
• ability to withstand changes in temperature, occasional smoke, steam, and heat and work in a confined area
• must possess hearing, visual, and sensory abilities to observe and detect emergency situations
• also to distinguish product, taste, texture, temperature and presentation and preparation