General Manager

We are looking for a General Manager to play a critical role in the success of Taste Buds Kitchen! You will have the skills and experience to drive sales, manage the day-to-day operations and staff in our Kitchen, create an exceptional client experience and be a natural leader. This is the perfect opportunity to interact with clients on a daily basis to create a supportive and meaningful community.

Responsibilities:

• Open availability is required, including nights and weekends.
• Instruct classes, camps and parties for ages 2-99. Engage and teach guests about various cooking/baking skills related to the class menu. Interact with all guests to ensure customer satisfaction. Be the perfect example and role model of what is expected of a Culinary Instructor. As part of your training, you will learn all aspects of event operations.
• Customer Service Ensure all clients have a great experience
• Quality Control Ensure that all classes, staff, and facilities are meeting Taste Buds Kitchen standards.
• Human Resources Assist in/responsible for, hiring, training, managing, scheduling, and developing the employee team. Act as an emergency substitute if an employee cannot attend their shift.
• Operations Ensure all company policies, systems, and laws are followed and ensure that all classes, staff, and facilities are meeting Taste Buds Kitchen standards. Improve and streamline systems for efficiency.
• Admin/Sales Assist in responding to sales inquiries from clients and bookings to find the "right fit" for our clients and meet sales goals.
• Responsible for Social Media postings and maintain a positive social media presence. Provide feedback and ideas on current marketing strategies.
• Finance Track and meet monthly sales goals. Monitor employee hours, scheduling, and payroll. Cost and spending management.
• Maintain cleanliness & branding standards in the kitchen.

Qualifications:

• Great leader capable of recruiting and training staff as well as managing and maintaining a motivated team
• Comfortable with a range of cooking techniques. Formal culinary education or equivalent experience a plus.
• Experience working with people of all ages
• Experience working in an events business
• 1-3 years experience in a management position
• Strong customer service skills. A business or management degree is a plus
• Must enjoy the atmosphere of a small business

Compensation: $52,000.00 - $56,000.00 per year