Kitchen Manager

Der Dutchman Restaurant in Bellville, OH is a great place to start or develop your career in hospitality to learn skills you’ll use for the rest of your life. If you enjoy sharing hospitality with others, we want you on our team!

Pay: Based on experience

Our team members enjoy:

• Free buffet/salad bar lunches
• DHG Discounts - merchandise/lodging/shows for staff
• Annual vacation bonus
• Wooden Nickels
• Flexible schedules
• Scholarship program

What you’ll be doing

• Kitchen Manager oversees and manages daily kitchen/bakery operations, including staff management, inventory control, menu planning, and maintaining food quality.
• Ensure health and safety compliance, manage budgets and costs, and handle staff scheduling.
• Ensure efficient communication between kitchen and front-of-house, focusing on customer satisfaction and smooth kitchen function.
• Supervising and scheduling kitchen staff, including cooks and dishwashers.
• Training new employees on food preparation, safety, and kitchen procedures.
• Ensuring all food is prepared consistently according to recipes and quality standards.
• Monitoring food quality, presentation, and portion control.
• Managing inventory by ordering food, supplies, and kitchen equipment.
• Controlling food and labor costs to meet budget goals.
• Maintaining cleanliness and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Inspecting kitchen equipment and arranging repairs or maintenance when needed.
• Coordinating with front-of-house staff to ensure timely and accurate service.
• Handling customer complaints related to food quality when necessary.
• Developing or assisting with menu planning and seasonal specials.
• Monitoring waste and implementing procedures to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Ensuring compliance with local health department regulations and restaurant policies.
• Maintaining accurate inventory, purchasing, and production records.

Skills you’ll bring along

• Previous kitchen manager experience preferred
• SafeServ certification preferred
• Previous customer service experience
• Communication skills
• Able to make decisions
• Organizational skills
• Lift and/or move 10 to 30 lbs.

Job Type

• Full-time position
• Work rotating schedules including some evenings, weekends and holidays

Benefits

• Medical insurance and HSA
• 401(k) plan with match
• Wellness Program
• Dental, Vision, Accident, Life, Critical Illness, Term Life Insurance available
• Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day
• Potential to earn bonus