Kitchen Captain

POSITION SUMMARY:                  

The kitchen captain is responsible for setting the pace and flow in the kitchen. The kitchen captain ensures that a table’s order is completed together, on time, and conducts quality control to ensure guest has an exceptional dining experience. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Communicate well with other team members throughout service while exhibiting good teamwork skills
• Able to give and receive direction well
• Demonstrate leadership skills and lead by example
• Ability to hold self and staff accountable
• Practice safety and good sanitation habits at all times
• Handle food and equipment properly and respectfully
• Maintain a strong professional presence which includes arriving to work on time, ready to work and in clean, proper uniform
• Maintains an awareness of and follows Company standards at all times
• Insure quality control of all dishes coming from the kitchen keeping guest experience top of mind
• Manage the operation and overall flow of the kitchen during service
• Oversee warewashers and runners and maintains adequate staffing levels without compromising quality
• Monitor receiving area and procedures
• Maintain a positive communication between kitchen and dining room
• Enjoys coming to work and has a good time while maintaining professionalism 
• Work efficiently, productively, independently and complete required tasks within assigned timeframe
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and participate in a meaningful way
• Perform side duties thoroughly and independently
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school graduate or equivalent; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• ServSafe or other food safety management certification helpful
• Knowledge of food safety is essential
• Good math skills helpful
• Ability to read, count, and write to accurately complete all documentation, including weights and measurements
• Ability to communicate and understand directions and instructions in English (written and verbal), including basic cooking directions and recipes
• Knowledge of the use of kitchen utensils, tools and equipment, including knife safety and working skills (cutting, chopping, slicing, etc.)
• Manual dexterity is essential.  Must possess finger dexterity to use utensils, knives and equipment adeptly.
• Subject to wet or slippery floors, temperature extremes/frequent changes in temperature, and excessive noise.  Able to work in hot temperatures and freezer/cooler areas for extended periods of time. 
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, bend, stoop, reach, crouch, kneel, lift, push and pull.  Properly lift up to 50- 75 pounds; push, pull or move items weighing up to 100 pounds
• Ability to work varied hours/days in a fast-paced environment in accordance with restaurant operations and adhere to the attendance requirements of the restaurant
• Must adhere to the established appearance, hygiene, and uniform guidelines
• Ability to adhere to and comply with all rules and regulations of the company

General Comments: 

This description is intended to describe the essential job functions and their requirements.  It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and/or requirements of the position.  Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add to or revise this job description at any time, with or without prior notice.  Employment is at-will and this job description does not imply an employment contract.  

Dickie Brennan & Company is a 9-time Best Places to Work recipient (Top 3 in 2015!) and GREAT BENEFITS include:  Competitive Pay * Advancement Opportunities * Medical/Dental Coverage * Paid Life Insurance * Paid Vacation * Employee Meals * 401(k) Program with Company Match * PLUS MORE.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-free Workplace.  Dickie Brennan & Company participates in E-Verify, a federal program verifying each employee’s right to work in the Unites States.