Job: Kitchen Manager
Job Type: Exempt role working various days/hours
Reports To: Culinary Director

About Us:
FairWave Coffee Collective champions local coffee brands, including The Roasterie, Messenger, IBIS Bakery, Black Dog Coffeehouse, Filling Station Coffee Garage in Greater Kansas City, and SpyHouse Coffee in Greater Minneapolis. The
Collective is a root system for locally owned coffee shops grounded in these guiding principles:

1. Sourcing the highest-quality specialty coffee beans from farm-direct relationships respecting every hand in the journey.

2. Mastering the art and science of coffee roasting.

3. Investing in the people and experiences to bring out the best of each local brand.

The Collective includes market-leading local coffee brands that operate in their respective markets to drive world-class coffee, bakery, and culinary experiences for customers.

Job Overview:
Our ideal Kitchen Manager will have a passion for continuous education not only for themselves but their peers as well. Positive attitude is a must in this role, and our ideal applicant will be the driving force of positivity and accountability in our café kitchens. The Kitchen Manager will collaborate daily with the Café Manager to ensure that all food safety standards and company standards are being adhered to. This role will also be responsible kitchen quality control, inventory levels, and associate training.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Act as the leader of the kitchen at the Café and member the café leadership team.
• Write BOH schedules, managing kitchen labor costs.
• Work in tandem with the culinary leadership team to successfully execute menu items and weekly specials.
• Foster a team-oriented community in the kitchen that is safe and creative.
• Set the expectation for your team.
• Educate and train kitchen team members on food prep techniques, instilling pride.
• Prepare menu items in a way that balances efficiency and the company’s high standards.
• Enhance the food program’s reputation by accepting ownership of the kitchen space and staff.
• Embrace the company’s chosen forms of communication.
• Own, schedule and execute in-house catering program/events.
• Conducts interviews in tandem with the GM and hiring process for needed BOH staff members.
• Counsel team members in a clear way with proper documentation.
• Maintains a positive attitude, treating everyone with respect, including customers, coworkers, other members of management, FOH staff and production teams.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Attentive and engaged listener.
• Creative problem solver.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player, willing to take constructive criticism.
• Customer focused (customer is always top priority).
• Knowledgeable of standard food safety practices.
• Punctual and committed to being present when scheduled.
• Flexible in scheduling and job duties.
• Willing to flex to assist other departments, cafés as needed.

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• 5+ years of kitchen management experience.
• Food handler’s card or Serve Safe certification.
• Current driver’s license (when applicable).

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs to waist height.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs above your head.
• Stand on your feet for a shift of 8 hours or more at one time.

Here’s What’s in it for You:

• Be part of a growing company with a family of iconic coffee brands.
• Free coffee and awesome merch.
• Comprehensive benefits program.
• 401K with match.
• Work life balance.

** Healthcare and 401K benefits are offered to FT associates, PT associates only become eligible if they meet certain criteria within a 12-month period.

Disclosures:
FairWave Coffee Collective is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

Background Check will be performed and must be passed for all external candidates. Must follow all company policies, complete anti-sexual harassment, and anti-bias in the workplace training.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Restaurant type:

• Bakery
• Café
• Coffee shop
• Fast casual restaurant

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lenexa, KS 66215: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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