Cruze farm job opportunities

Pizza Barn kitchen manager position

MISSION:

At Cruze Farm, we serve our farm-made dairy products in a way that builds community and promotes our values of working hard and loving harder.

OUR CRUZE FARM VALUES ARE…

...to Work Hard and Love Harder

...to treat others as we would like to be treated

...to speak calmly and respectfully, without profanity or sarcasm

...and to never say anything about anyone that we would not say to him or her directly

JOB SUMMARY:

Cruze Farm Pizza Barn is growing! We are looking for a hard working kitchen manager who loves people and pizza to join our East Knoxville team. The kitchen manager is responsible for weekly inventory, dough management, placing orders, putting away stock, maintaining kitchen organization and managing prep.

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:

  • $15-$20/hour + Tips

  • Health Insurance/Vision/Dental

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • 30% Employee Discount

  • Paid Time Off

  • Paid Maternity Leave

SCHEDULE:

  • 35-40hrs per week (morning and evening required)

QUALITIES WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

  • Love people and pizza

  • Hard Working, Team Player

  • Positive Attitude: A glass half full mentality and an ability to tirelessly see challenges as opportunities and not as problems.

  • Leadership Skills: Strong leadership abilities to teach and motivate kitchen staff, assist staff in resolving conflicts, and endorsing and encouraging a positive energy at work.

  • Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities effectively

  • Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with staff, supplies, and other personnel

  • Problem-Solving Abilities: The ability to quickly identify and address issues that arise in the kitchen

  • Flexibility: Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed in a fast-paced environment

  • Guest-first mindset with a passion for southern hospitality

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Respectful, Kind, and Honest

  • Prior cooking experience

  • Anticipate kitchen needs by constantly evaluating the environment

  • Has a passion for food (particularly bread)

  • Has a sense of urgency

  • Able to walk or stand for long periods

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CRUZE FARM KITCHEN MANAGER:

  • Supervising Kitchen Staff (prep and line): Overseeing the performance of cooks and other kitchen employees to ensure smooth operations and communication.

  • Health and Safety Compliance: Ensuring the kitchen adheres to health and safety regulations, including food safety standards and cleanlines

  • Maintaining Food Quality: Ensuring all food served meets Cruze Farm’s quality standards and customer expectations

  • Inventory Management: Ordering ingredients and supplies, managing inventory levels, and minimizing waste

  • Training and Development: Training new staff and providing ongoing development opportunities to existing staff

  • Updating kitchen-related SOP’s

  • Problem-Solving: Addressing any issues that arise in the kitchen promptly and effectively

  • Menu Building: Collaborate with the Culinary Directory to develop and maintain kitchen menu

  • Work with the General Manager to maintain payroll and food cost margins

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