Kitchen Manager

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

$85K — $95K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of high-volume experience in theaters, restaurants, or entertainment venues
  • ServSafe Certification and local Health Cards as required
  • Positive, coachable mindset with a fun approach to challenges
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Dedicated focus on enhancing guest experiences
  • Resourceful problem solver with a knack for puzzles
  • Proven record of maintaining high standards
  • Basic computer knowledge including Microsoft Office and G-Suite

Responsibilities

  • Monitor inventory and report results to the General Manager while developing team skills
  • Control food costs and inventory management through effective ordering and receiving
  • Maintain staffing levels by tracking labor and managing hiring processes
  • Participate in menu rollouts including item planning and team training
  • Ensure a safe, sanitary working environment to reduce risks and incidents
  • Set expectations for food quality, cleanliness, and proper storage
  • Review ticket times to ensure prompt food delivery
  • Conduct line checks and kitchen system audits for staff coaching
  • Schedule kitchen staff effectively using forecasting tools and communication

Benefits

  • Incentive bonus based on performance
  • Positive and dynamic work environment
  • Opportunity for personal and professional growth
  • Engagement in a team-oriented culture
  • Work within a well-known cinema brand that values culinary excellence
Full Job Description
Compensation Range:
$85,000.00 - $95,000.00

Plus Incentive Bonus based on Performance

Location:

8905 WESTMINSTER BLVD , WESTMINSTER, Colorado, 80031

The Kitchen Manager is a developer of people, a culinary superstar, and a fundamental part of the venue leadership team responsible for maximizing profits and controlling all aspects of kitchen operations - including but not limited to food quality, ordering pars, inventory efficiencies, maximizing storage and space, labor cost, staffing levels, safety and sanitation practices, and systems and productivity.

A recipe for success in this role is equal parts people development, creating amazing and delicious experiences for our guests, and a focus on financial discipline to drive results.

CORE ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Grow Revenue + Control Costs
  • Monitors inventory and reports results to the General Manager - develops hourly teams on the appropriate utilization of the inventory system
  • Maintains, controls, and develops teams' food cost acumen by properly ordering and receiving products - utilizing PMIX to minimize waste and establish accurate pars/prep lists
  • Maintains appropriate staffing levels by tracking labor and maintaining budgeted staffing expectations - interviews and hires rockstar kitchen teammates
  • Actively participates in the core menu and LTO rollouts, including planning necessary item rotation, depletion, additions, and team training
  • Maintains appropriate small ware supplies and ordering practices


Optimize the Guest Experience
  • Uphold standards of behavior as defined by the company's Core Values, Code of Conduct, and Operational Guidelines
  • Ensures a safe and sanitary working environment that minimizes the risk of incident, injury, and food handling-related issues
  • Sets high food quality expectations by maintaining and coaching recipe adherence, line checks, portion controls, pristine cleanliness, organization, appropriate food storage, and sanitation standards
  • Consistently reviews ticket times ensuring all food is promptly made and delivered


Lead Your Team
  • Conducts thorough line checks, temperature logs, and other required kitchen systems promptly, utilizing these as a coaching tool for staff members
  • Schedules kitchen teams - utilizing forecasting and labor proforma tools, posting and communicating schedules timely so our teams can plan appropriately
  • Leads by example and coaches communication between all roles within the venue
  • Maintains the kitchen communications board - verifies teammate knowledge and understanding of the information provided
  • Conducts daily shift meetings and larger kitchen team meetings to keep the team informed and engaged


QUALIFICATIONS:
  • At least 3+ years high volume theater, restaurant or entertainment venue experience
  • ServSafe Certification, local Health Cards (as required)
  • Positive, fun, coachable, and open-minded approach to life
  • Excellent communication skills - verbal and written
  • Maniacal focus on guest experience
  • Resourceful problem-solving skills - loves a puzzle!
  • Proven record of high standards
  • Able to work 45 hours minimum; higher volume seasons and heavier work weeks are expected
  • Basic computer knowledge (Microsoft Office and G-Suite) and office skills required
  • Ready and excited to work volume - weekends and holidays required


WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • Restaurant environment. Moderate to high noise levels. The work involves a majority of standing, bending, stooping, twisting, climbing, and some lifting up to 50 lbs.


HAZARDS:
  • Only those present in a normal restaurant setting; no known significant hazards. Work performed in the restaurant has minimal exposure to cleaning chemicals, and cooking equipment along with minimal machinery with moving parts.
  • Ability to climb stairs


Company: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

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