Metropolitan Market
Central Kitchen Team Leader
Metropolitan Market, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Location
Uptown/Queen Anne (Seattle)
Requisition ID
10389
# of Openings
1
Job Summary:
As leader of our Central Kitchen Department, the Central Kitchen Team Leader assumes responsibility for scheduling and overseeing all department production to achieve planned product transfers. This position is responsible for product management, food safety, quality control, gross margins, labor and general expense control, team member development, customer service, and profitability within the Central Kitchen Department.
Specific Job Duties:
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Provides exemplary leadership, fosters teamwork, and ensures a positive team member experience.
Develops, trains, and mentors all Central Kitchen Team Members.
Leads the production of decorated cakes for sale in our Bakery/Coffee Shop Departments companywide, ensuring full compliance with established programs, recipes, designs, and pars.
Demonstrates a high level of proficiency in building and decorating cakes using a variety of techniques; able to produce quality and quantity and teach others to do the same.
Determines daily production lists for Central Kitchen Team Members; ensures daily tasks and assignments are accomplished correctly and in a timely manner.
Ensures effective ordering of all products for the Central Kitchen Department; maintains product inventory at levels required for order fulfillment. Plans and performs monthly physical inventory.
Assists the Senior Director of Food & Beverage with the development and commercialization of new products. Participates in concept development and sourcing, as appropriate.
Effectively manages department operations to achieve transfer, labor goals, and general expense budgets.
Maintains Central Kitchen Department coolers, freezers, and backroom in a clean and organized manner.
Works a flexible schedule as required by business needs.
Skills Required / Qualifications:
Candidates will be selected from applicants having the best combination of the following qualifications:
Minimum three years kitchen or restaurant environment experience; two years supervisory experience of five or more employees in a food service environment.
Strong leadership skills; proven success as a team leader and member; proven history of personnel development. Ability to effectively delegate and follow-through.
Demonstrates a high-level of self-motivation; takes initiative; problem solves.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously and produce quality output while working within deadlines a must. Sense of urgency. Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Possesses strong knowledge of food safety and HACCP/Department of Health guidelines, gross profit, inventory and portion control, and labor percentages; proven experience working with each.
Possesses comprehensive product information with a proven history of using knowledge to train team members and best service customers.
Proven ability to recruit, train, and motivate a team of employees; proven history of development and implementation of training plans.
Exceptional customer service skills.
Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills required; effective written communication skills necessary.
Proven ability to positively affect sales generation and managing expenses, including labor.
Wage/salary range: $24.00 - $30.00
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):
It is the policy of Metropolitan Market, LLC that all employees and applicants be afforded equal opportunities in employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender identity and gender stereotypes), national origin, religion, disability, or retaliation for engaging in an EEO protected activity. The Company prohibits discrimination or harassment based on any of these categories, as well as on age, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a parent, military service, or any other bases protected under applicable local, state, or federal law.
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Uptown/Queen Anne (Seattle)
Requisition ID
10389
# of Openings
1
Job Summary:
As leader of our Central Kitchen Department, the Central Kitchen Team Leader assumes responsibility for scheduling and overseeing all department production to achieve planned product transfers. This position is responsible for product management, food safety, quality control, gross margins, labor and general expense control, team member development, customer service, and profitability within the Central Kitchen Department.
Specific Job Duties:
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Provides exemplary leadership, fosters teamwork, and ensures a positive team member experience.
Develops, trains, and mentors all Central Kitchen Team Members.
Leads the production of decorated cakes for sale in our Bakery/Coffee Shop Departments companywide, ensuring full compliance with established programs, recipes, designs, and pars.
Demonstrates a high level of proficiency in building and decorating cakes using a variety of techniques; able to produce quality and quantity and teach others to do the same.
Determines daily production lists for Central Kitchen Team Members; ensures daily tasks and assignments are accomplished correctly and in a timely manner.
Ensures effective ordering of all products for the Central Kitchen Department; maintains product inventory at levels required for order fulfillment. Plans and performs monthly physical inventory.
Assists the Senior Director of Food & Beverage with the development and commercialization of new products. Participates in concept development and sourcing, as appropriate.
Effectively manages department operations to achieve transfer, labor goals, and general expense budgets.
Maintains Central Kitchen Department coolers, freezers, and backroom in a clean and organized manner.
Works a flexible schedule as required by business needs.
Skills Required / Qualifications:
Candidates will be selected from applicants having the best combination of the following qualifications:
Minimum three years kitchen or restaurant environment experience; two years supervisory experience of five or more employees in a food service environment.
Strong leadership skills; proven success as a team leader and member; proven history of personnel development. Ability to effectively delegate and follow-through.
Demonstrates a high-level of self-motivation; takes initiative; problem solves.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously and produce quality output while working within deadlines a must. Sense of urgency. Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Possesses strong knowledge of food safety and HACCP/Department of Health guidelines, gross profit, inventory and portion control, and labor percentages; proven experience working with each.
Possesses comprehensive product information with a proven history of using knowledge to train team members and best service customers.
Proven ability to recruit, train, and motivate a team of employees; proven history of development and implementation of training plans.
Exceptional customer service skills.
Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills required; effective written communication skills necessary.
Proven ability to positively affect sales generation and managing expenses, including labor.
Wage/salary range: $24.00 - $30.00
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):
It is the policy of Metropolitan Market, LLC that all employees and applicants be afforded equal opportunities in employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender identity and gender stereotypes), national origin, religion, disability, or retaliation for engaging in an EEO protected activity. The Company prohibits discrimination or harassment based on any of these categories, as well as on age, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a parent, military service, or any other bases protected under applicable local, state, or federal law.
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