Kitchen Manager/Pit Master - South Branch Smoke House

The South Branch Inn is preparing to open the South Branch Smoke House and is currently looking for an experienced Pit Master/Kitchen Manager to begin work on April 22nd, 2024. You will be responsible for the overall operation of the restaurant, making sure that the company is represented correctly and that the company's standards and qualities are upheld.

Compensation:  $70,000 yearly salary, subject to taxes and other deductions.

Benefits: Full-Time Team Members receive benefits including access to health insurance, dental, vision, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays and other employee discount benefits through our HR-provider, LL Roberts.

Position Duties / Essential Job Functions:
1. Understand the company menu and business philosophy.
2. Responsible for all daily food preparation and daily smoking in the kitchen; cooks
and smokes food and leads the kitchen staff team.
3. Follows the designated guidelines for food preparation, and food line preparation
and procedures outlined by the company.
4. Follow the designated recipes as outlined by the company.
5. Knowledgeable on food quantities needed for the day and week as outlined by the
company.
6. Understands all inventory items and prepares weekly orders for future food and
supplies needed to maintain the food preparation.
7. Responsible for the timely stocking of inventory food and supplies when
delivered. Insure proper and concise designated placement and storage; dry
storage, refrigeration storage, freezer storage, back room storage, smoker room
storage as outlined by Food Safety manager and company’s guidelines.
8. Plans or participates in menu planning and food specials to control costs.
9. Responsible for and leader of food preparation personnel to ensure food adheres
to standards of quality and consistency and maintains cleanliness of kitchen and
equipment.
10. Responsible for all kitchen staff to follow Food Safety principles.
11.  May meet with catering clients to plan special event menus.
12. Responsible for the training of kitchen staff related to proper food preparation ,
company standards on quality, consistency, timely output, and food specifications
as well as kitchen safety techniques and health standards.
13. Leads the team to make sure the food looks good and is cooked properly, the
portions are correct, and it is cooked and served quickly by friendly and
courteous staff.
14. Enforce daily and weekly opening and closing procedures, and cleaning
schedules for the kitchen staff.
15. May be involved in hiring, training and disciplining employees and may set work
schedules.
16. Communicates Daily to the service staff on food inventories; when food is
scheduled to be off the smoker, if certain food is out and off the menu, etc
Qualifications: • Proficient reading and math skills required

Other Qualifications and Requirements:

• Serve Safe Food Handler Certification required to be completed within 2 weeks
of hire. • West Virginia certified Food Protection Manager Certification required to complete
within 30 days

• Previous experience preferred

• Proven ability to use senses of taste and smell for quality assurance

• Likes to work in the Food Service Industry

• Demonstrates proficiency in the use and understanding of a computer, mobile
device, and social media applications, and company’s POS system

Additional Information:

Please note this job description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required for this job. Standard Operating Procedures, Training Checklists, and Departmental Handbooks will be provided to ensure the Team Member is trained in all duties and responsibilities of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Up to Par Management and Taylor Hospitality are Equal Employment Opportunity companies, we are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, or disability.

About the Company:

Up to Par Management LLC and Taylor Hospitality, LLC select only the most passionate and skilled hospitality professionals. Up to Par Management LLC and Taylor Hospitality, LLC are a premier management company creating lifetime memories for its members, guests, and associates through its profitable clubs, hotels, value-added services, and community relationships.  Up to Par Management, and it's subsidiary, Taylor Hospitality, is a leading club and hospitality management company specializing in golf, country club, hotel, and restaurant operations, full-service management, and consulting. We are a growth-oriented company pride ourselves in providing opportunities for our associates as well as our partner properties.