Kitchen Manager

Position Description Metropolitan Market

Position Title:

Kitchen Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Classification: Union

Department: Operations, Prepared Foods

Reports To: Prepared Foods Manager

Job Summary: As a key leader of our Prepared Foods Department, this position is responsible for assisting the Prepared Foods Manager and Prepared Foods Assistant Manager with product management, food safety, quality control, merchandising, sales generation, gross margins, labor and general expense control, personnel development, customer service, and profitability within the production functions of the Prepared Foods Department. This position is also responsible for the education of customers and team members in the areas of product selections, recipe ideas, and meal solutions.

Responsible for leadership of Prepared Foods Team Members working in production.

• Assists the Prepared Foods Manager and Prepared Foods Assistant Manager with developing and maintaining product displays to create an exciting marketplace; strives to develop displays that pique customer interest and impact customer buying trends.
• Ensures effective ordering of product necessary for Prepared Foods Department production; maintains product inventory at a level that promotes effective sales merchandising and maximizes sales growth.

• Participates in determining order quantities and establishing cost of goods; effectively interacts with vendors as needed.
• Assists the Prepared Foods Manager and Prepared Foods Assistant Manager in achieving the lowest cost of goods for the highest quality products; assesses product quality and provides timely feedback; keeps the Prepared Foods Manager and Prepared Foods Assistant Manager informed of vendor price increases on approved products.
• Demonstrates effective inventory control, thereby minimizing unnecessary cost associated with excessive inventory, including supplies.
• Assists the Prepared Foods Manager and Prepared Foods Assistant Manager with determining product selections; performs category management functions as assigned by the Prepared Foods Manager and Prepared Foods Assistant Manager.
• Consistently achieves all food preparation guidelines, including full compliance with established recipe program; ensures prepared food consistency and portion control.
• Maintains and manages stocking standards that ensure high product quality, including established rotation procedures. Incorporates cleaning with stocking and rotation requirements.
• Verifies all items received from vendors meet company guidelines for quality, count, and condition. Follows established guidelines to manage and process all mis-picks, damaged goods, and credits.
• In partnership with Prepared Foods Department management, efficiently receives and integrates product as necessary.
• Verifies correct invoice billing, including confirmation through the weekly general ledger and Prepared Foods Department receiving log sheets; follows-up and resolves inaccurate billing; ensures the Prepared Foods Manager and Prepared Foods Assistant Manager are alerted to variances from vendor quoted or anticipated product cost and invoiced amount.
• Assumes responsibility and management of production shrink; reports shrink to Prepared Foods Manager and Prepared Foods Assistant Manager.

• Ensures effective informational and price point signing is posted for all products.

• Consistently achieves the completion of holiday and special order production.
• Effectively performs physical inventory on a quarterly basis, or as needed.

• Actively participates in product promotions/focuses and community events.

• Assists with preparation for weekly Culinary Artist presentations as needed; ensures adequate…