Bluemont Vineyard is a local, family owned winery that focuses on building memorable experiences with proper product execution in both our wine and food in conjunction with superior customer service.

We are searching for a new addition to our team that will help propel our service and product presentation to the next level. As Kitchen Manager, you will be responsible for smooth, efficient, and cost effective daily operations including product quality, food preparation, labor management, inventory control, and adherence to all sanitation requirements.

Responsibilities

*Manage the Back of House operations including all catering and special events. Collaborate with the Executive Team at Bluemont Vineyard and work alongside our marketing team. *Maintain a high morale among the BOH team. *Continuously strive to improve overall flow and efficiency of the kitchen. *Ensure food is consistently prepared and creatively presented. *Monitor all food preparation, production, holding and storage operations to ensure adherence to all food service sanitation and safety standards. *Manage vendor relations and submit and receive weekly product orders. *Perform frequent inspections of all preparation and cooking equipment to ensure that they are kept clean, sanitary and in perfect operating order. *Train new staff to ensure quality & safety standards are met. *Manage labor by making appropriate labor cuts when needed. *Direct meal preparation for special events (i.e. Chef Tables, Large Groups, Private Events, Public Events) *Create new menu ideas and support development of Tasting Room menu, Farm to Table Menu, Catering Menu. *Manage BOH Team to efficiently expedite food orders to guests. *Understand and ensure efficient operation of dishwasher to wash dishes, glasses, utensils, etc. *Take weekly and monthly Inventory and rotate and restock as necessary. *Performs other duties, as required.

Qualifications

*Excellent Management skills with proven ability to direct teams to accomplish goals efficiently and effectively. *Have a current Virginia Department of Health Food Safe-Serve Certification or be willing to study for and secure this certification as soon as possible after being hired. *Must be a team player, have strong interpersonal, organizational, and communications skills, and a focus on guest service. *Self-motivated with an ability to act independently to solve problems as they occur. *Must work extremely well under pressure, be driven, and aspire to help grow the organization. *Available to work most weekends and some holidays. *Must be able to lift 50lbs & climb stairs. *Must be able to stand on your feet for extended periods of time. *Restaurant experience preferred but not required.

We are looking forward to hearing from you.

Available shifts and compensation: We have available shifts all days of the week. Compensation is $20.00 - $25.00/hour.

About Bluemont Vineyard: Bluemont Vineyard is a family-owned winery that focuses on curating memorable experiences. We move fast, love what we do and have a smart, tight-knit small team. We offer wine tasting and complimenting light fare for guests to savor along with their wine. Though we may wear many hats, everyone helps everyone around here! Whether it’s hosting guests, packing wine, plating a brunch board, moving inventory, or calling our customers, we all are a part of the team. Our goal is to welcome guests with great conversation and experiences, sell wine, build our wine club and create a positive work environment to have fun. If you want to be a part of our team where your ideas are heard and we all work together, we want to hear from you. Ready to uncork the possibilities and harvest your potential? Join our team in VA or TX! Learn more about us at www.bluemontvineyard.com.

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