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                    Kitchen Manager
                    
About Us
 
It takes characters to brew beer
with character, and we at Ska Brewing have been doing that since 1995.  Our award-winning craft brewing roots are
firmly planted in Durango, Colorado, where our community-minded organization
does all we can to give back.
 
About
the Job 
 
We are
a seeking talented, enthusiastic, positive energy person to join our culinary team.
The Container at Ska focuses on fresh, locally sourced, delicious food; made
from scratch with lots of love. A passion for food and providing a great time
to folks visiting the brewery is a must. This is an exempt salaried position.
Salary
Range $41,000-50,000
 
Responsibilities:
 
·        
Manages
operations during scheduled shifts that include daily decision-making, staff
support, guest interaction, scheduling, planning while upholding food safety
standards, cleanliness, and product quality
·        
Responsible
for optimizing profits by controlling food and BOH labor costs, taking
corrective action when needed; ensuring they conform to the annual
budget on a monthly basis
·        
Identifies operational opportunities to build sales and
control costs; develop and implement plans to address opportunities.
·        
Maintains
an accurate and up-to-date manpower plan of staffing needs. Prepares schedules
and ensures that areas of responsibility are staffed properly for all shifts.
·        
Staffs,
trains and develops BOH team members through ongoing feedback and coaching,
establishment of performance expectations and by conducting performance reviews
on a regular basis.
·        
Works
with General Manager to develop and implement and maintain all control systems
to include: order guides, ordering, recipes, station check sheets, job
descriptions, standard daily operating procedures, budget, inventory
spreadsheets, inventory, bid sheets, training manual, scheduling
·        
Holds
BOH team accountable to following recipes creating a constant product by
leading the team during peak service periods.
·        
As
needed: coordinate written/verbal disciplinary actions/termination with human
resources department
- Demonstrates
     responsibility for purchasing, receiving and storing food products,
     inspection of local suppliers, use of correct products and proper par
     levels to minimize food waste and optimize food cost.
- Fosters
     open communication with kitchen and FOH staff.
- In
     the absence of the General Manager and as acting Manager on Duty, oversees
     the entire Container and Tasting Room operation.
·        
Works
with General Manager on development of and execution of static menu items,
creating standardized recipes.
·        
Foster
farmer/chef partnerships within local community
·        
Develop
and cost catering menu, ska-b-que specials
·        
Coordinate
with GM and marketing team on upcoming functions, catering events, happy hour
promotions
·        
Conduct
daily menu meetings with BOH/FOH staff
·        
Menu
development/R&D/Costings
·        
Conduct
PM on refrigeration/walk-ins, oversee deep clean schedule including grease trap
·        
Able
to work 40–50-hour work weeks. As well as different times of day (morning/mid/night
shifts).
 
 
Our Ideal Candidate
·        
Minimum
of 5 years previous kitchen manager position in mid to high volume
establishment
·        
Proven
menu development and execution
·        
Positive
professional attitude
·        
Team
player/collaborator 
·        
Strong
multi-tasking skills
·        
Current
Servsafe Food Protection Manager Certification or willingness to obtain within
first 30 days of hire
·        
Culinary
degree preferred but not mandatory 
 
Ska
Benefits
•
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance available to Full Time employees (a
portion of premiums is paid by Ska Brewing Company)
•
Paid Time Off for Full-Time and Part-Time employees
•
401(k) with company match
•
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
•
Discounted Ski Passes to Purgatory Resort
•
Free and/or discounted entries into local bike/running races
•
Paid Holidays
•
Dining Discount
•
Tuition Reimbursement Program
•
Paid Volunteer Time
•
Monthly employee tab to be used on merchandise and of course… BEER!