Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
Kitchen Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, coach, train, and develop the Back-of-House team.
- Establish accountability, teamwork, and professional kitchen standards.
- Manage daily kitchen operations, staffing, and production.
- Develop future culinary leaders through ongoing coaching and training.
- Maintain strong communication with restaurant management.
Culinary Excellence & Food Quality
- Maintain consistent food quality, presentation, and recipe execution.
- Oversee menu preparation, production planning, and portion control.
- Demonstrate strong culinary techniques, including sautéing, grilling, roasting, baking, and sauce preparation.
- Develop new menu items and improve existing recipes.
- Maintain a high level of execution during peak-volume service.
Fresh Pasta Production
- Fresh pasta preparation and production.
- Standardized recipes, portioning, and quality control.
- Production planning and yield management.
Financial & Operational Management
- Manage food costs with an established 35% target.
- Manage labor costs with an established 27% target.
- Control waste, inventory, purchasing, and production costs.
- Monitor restaurant financial performance and implement improvement plans.
- Manage vendor ordering and receiving.
- Utilize Restaurant365 (R365) for inventory and operational reporting.
Food Safety, Sanitation & Compliance
- Maintain the highest standards of food safety and sanitation.
- Ensure 100% completion and compliance with JOLT cleaning and operational checklists.
- Maintain clean, organized, and inspection-ready kitchen facilities.
- Oversee proper storage, labeling, temperature controls, and food handling.
- Support Deli and Grab & Go product development, quality controls, and applicable USDA requirements.
Qualifications
- Previous Kitchen Manager, Executive Chef, Sous Chef, or comparable culinary leadership experience.
- Proven ability to manage a high-volume restaurant kitchen.
- Strong understanding of food cost, labor cost, inventory, and profitability.
- Excellent culinary skills and knowledge of scratch cooking.
- Experience with fresh pasta production is highly desirable.
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to train, motivate, and hold team members accountable.
- Experience with inventory and restaurant management software preferred.
- Commitment to maintaining exceptional food quality and cleanliness.
Compensation & Benefits
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$55,000 annual salary
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Two weeks of paid vacation available immediately
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$200 Happy Day Restaurants VIP Card
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Health and dental benefits eligibility after 90 days, subject to plan terms
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Management performance bonus opportunities based on established operational and financial targets
Compensation: $55,000.00 per year
Happy Day Restaurants
Happy Day Restaurants
We are a family-owned company rooted in the LC Valley since 1969. Our mission is to build a strong culture of employee leadership while serving the freshest products with enthusiastic hospitality. From local food sourcing through Happy Day Local to our 14 restaurants and catering shop, we’re committed to strengthening our community and creating meaningful opportunities for our team to grow and succeed.
To support that mission, we provide thorough training and development so team members with the desire and determination can grow their careers with us. Employees enjoy a VIP discount valid at all 14 locations, plus unique programs such as Good Grade Rewards for student employees and daycare reimbursement to help balance work and family life. Full-time team members are also eligible for comprehensive medical benefits and more.
Our employees are the heart of Happy Day Corporation. Their dedication to development and growth keep our company in the forefront of the LC Valley. If you love working with people, are dependable, and desire personal growth, come be a part of the Happy Day family.
Our Family of Restaurants include:
Zany Graze
Tomato Bros
Mystic Cafe
Main Street Grill
Southway Pizzeria
Taco Time (Lewiston, Clarkston, Moscow)
Arby's (Lewiston, Orchards, Clarkston, Moscow)
A&W (Moscow)
Learn more about our Local Food Initiative: happydaylocal.com
Company Website: www.happydayrestaurants.com
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