Kitchen Manager

If you enjoy cooking and leading a great kitchen team in a fast paced  Kitchen check us out: www.thegrovesf.com. 

Summary:
The KM is responsible for the success of the kitchen and Heart Of House (HOH) crew under the direction of the GM. The KM will act as a “go between” from the kitchen to FOH managers/supervisors, and will work closely with those individuals to improve employee performance and quality of food, kitchen labor and service.

Measurement of Success:

• Meet or beat all standards as described in The Grove Service Standards

• Achieving or beating the budget and all goals as agreed

• Create beautiful, great tasting food and beverage that consistently meets The Grove’s standards

• Consistently achieve Secret Shopper scores of 90% or higher

• Consistently achieve HOH evaluations from Kitchen Audit of 90% or higher

• MAINTAIN A NEAR SPOTLESS KITCHEN/COMMISSARY AT ALL TIMES

• Inventory/prep/par/order system being executed accurately

• Retain crew of 90% or better

• Ensure that guests leave happy and are "Raving Fans"

• Have fun!

Must have at least 2 years experience as a Kitchen Manager (KM), some commissary experience a plus.  

About The Grove:

The Grove is a widely recognized as beloved and unique San Francisco institution.  Since 1999, we have provided a one-of-a-kind, inclusive, lively and congenial gathering places for locals and visitors alike from all over the world.  The Grove serves truly fresh and delicious, made-from-scratch, American comfort food.  Open for breakfast (served all day), lunch, and dinner every day of the week. 

We are independently owned and operated by a husband and wife team, who are dedicated, hardworking, creative, music-loving San Franciscan restaurateurs.  Our managers value being part of a passionate and entrepreneurial operation, while getting the systems and tools they need to succeed at their jobs.

The Grove has breathtaking cool vibes, fantastic food/beverage and always-fabulous music. The soundtrack is over 10,000 songs hand-picked by the owners, including rare/unreleased gems.  Each restaurant is its own unique creation that reflects its neighborhood: Hayes Valley, SOMA, Fillmore Street.  Like siblings, where you want to meet each one to really know the family.  Not a “chain”!

The Grove continues to grow in a sensible, controlled manner.  We expect our 4thlocation to open in 2016.

Come thrive and grow with The Grove Family of Restaurants.  

Benefits:

We notice and reward great performance, including a management bonus program, medical benefits and fantastic crewmember meals, allowing everyone to order off the menu and eat the same fantastic food our guests enjoy.