Kitchen Manager - The Cheesecake Factory Kansas City MO
Overview
Lead a high-performing kitchen team across multiple locations. Own kitchen operations and drive performance. Scale teams and optimize food preparation processes. Drive consistent quality and speed. Own menu execution and staff development. Scale initiatives to meet demand. Drive cost efficiencies. Bold technology integration such as Spark and Airflow. Join a culture recognized on the Fortune 100 list.
What You'll Do11
- 1Build and mentor a diverse kitchen crew across full-service dining and bar environments
- 2Design and implement kitchen workflows that improve throughput and reduce waste
- 3Lead daily operations ensuring compliance with health standards and service excellence
- 4Develop training programs that elevate employee skills and engagement
- 5Analyze labor costs and propose improvements to increase profitability
- 6Collaborate with procurement to source ingredients while maintaining quality
- 7Implement technology solutions like Kubernetes for kitchen management systems
- 8Coordinate with front-of-house to align service expectations and timing
- 9Maintain inventory accuracy and manage supply chain relationships
- 10Conduct regular performance reviews and set measurable goals for staff
- 11Ensure safety protocols are followed and incident rates remain low
Requirements11
- 15+ years managing kitchen operations in fast-paced restaurant settings
- 23-5 seasons leading teams with proven track record of success
- 3Strong interpersonal and communication abilities essential for leadership
- 4Physical stamina to stand, squat, lift and carry up to 50 lbs consistently
- 5Ability to grasp, reach overhead, push and manipulate equipment safely
- 6Experience with CPC Card certification preferred but not required
- 7Knowledge of AWS cloud services beneficial for operational scalability
- 8Familiarity with React for internal tool development advantageous
- 9Understanding of BCBA principles helpful for team motivation
- 10Commitment to diversity and inclusion within a supportive workplace
- 11Willingness to relocate if necessary to support company locations
Salary Insight
$60 - $70k per year
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