KITCHEN MANAGER at Tailwind Deli News & Gifts Inc – Juneau, Alaska

About the Role:

Looking for a Kitchen Manager role with variety, growth and a supportive team? Join Tailwind Concessions, a national company with locations spanning coast to coast. At Tailwind, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional food and service to travelers from around the globe. As a leader in airport food, beverage and retail, we’re committed to providing a unique and memorable experience for our guests. We are looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager who's passionate about crafting delicious food, leading a high performing team and delivering a memorable culinary experience.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Partners with the GM to lead a rock star team
• Train, supervise, and coach kitchen staff to deliver consistent food quality and great service
• Communicate information to kitchen staff
• Assist in scheduling kitchen staff in their work assignments
• Promote a positive guest experience, resolving any issues professionally and quickly
• Responsible to monitor as well as take action to make sure food quality service standards are met
• Monitor food preparation and ensure consistent quality, taste and presentation
• Minimizing loss misuse
• Ensure safe, responsible and legal serving of all alcoholic beverages
• Ensure that equipment is maintained as outlined in the restaurant safety and preventive maintenance program
• Ensure stock levels are maintained by calculating inventory, ordering as well as retrieving supplies plus stocking by stooping, bending, lifting heavy articles reaching overhead
• Evaluate cost effectiveness of all aspects of operation
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Skills:

• MUST HAVE 2 YEARS CULINARY EXPERIENCE, preferably kitchen management
• Capable of working in a standing position for long periods of time (minimum of 8 hours a day)
• Capable of reaching, bending, and frequently lifting up to 50 pounds
• Must have the stamina to work a minimum of 40 hours per week
• Some weekend days required as well as mornings and evenings

Requirements:

• Must be able to pass background check
• ServSafe certified

Benefits:

• PTO
• 401k
• Paid training
• Employee discount
• Health, Dental and Vision offered to Full time employees

Tailwind Concessions is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require any accommodations during the application process, please contact our HR department.