Mugs Kitchen Manager

 
 

Love food? Want to cook, and lead by example?

Tired of the typical kitchen environments (high intensity, long hours, toxic environments, late nights)? Mugs offers something different, we focus on quality of life, quality of people, and collaboration! We pride ourselves on our welcoming, cohesive team and collaborative approach to managing the business. We look for employees who want to enjoy where they work, as much as what they are working for.

Mugs is locally owned and operated, and has been a thriving restaurant & coffee shop in Old Town, Fort Collins since 2002. Though we began as a small coffee shop with a humble menu, we have expanded both of our locations, and now proudly offer a variety of specialty breakfast dishes, brunch and lunch dishes, scratch baked goods and an expansive coffee and bar/happy hour menu to our dedicated customers. Whether someone wants to relax on one of our patios, or is in a rush to get to work, our goal is that every customer leaves Mugs satiated and caffeinated.

At Mugs we believe in taking care of our people, and they will in-turn thrive and take care of our community and our business. To demonstrate this we offer competitive pay, accommodating schedules, high quality co-workers, bonuses for performance, full coverage medical, dental, vision, as well as an inclusive and collaborative environment.

We are seeking a Kitchen Manager/Line Cook to join our already stellar team. Our kitchen team is responsible for all aspects of the kitchen, we thrive in our routines but welcome each individual's creativity. Each of our team members is a leader, all willing to work together and independently, to serve the best quality food to our customers. Our kitchen manager will work alongside our team to manage all aspects of the kitchen as the “First Amongst Equals”. Our ideal candidate will have a thorough background as a line cook, as a lead in a professional kitchen and a desire to accomplish their professional goals while establishing work life balance.

Abilities & Requirements:

  • Work with a positive attitude in a toxic-free environment

  • Love to cook

  • Ability to work hard and have fun simultaneously

  • Weekend availability

  • 2+ years experience working a line

  • Passion for cleanliness and food safety

  • Food safety certified

  • Ability to stay organized in a fast paced environment

  • 1+ years experience as a restaurant lead and/or manager

  • Lead by example and as an equal

  • Thrive as a team-lead in a tight knit team atmosphere

  • Enjoy working closely with management

  • Stellar communicator

  • Dually thrive in a structured environment, but with a passion for creativity

  • Looks forward to a schedule that starts early and is off by dinner time

  • Willingness to learn alongside a great team

  • Desire for work life balance

Responsibilities:

  • 30-40 hours per week commitment

  • 10% of time spent on Management responsibilities

  • 90% of time spent working the line while leading by example

  • Lead and work closely with a team of 5-10 stellar line & prep cooks

  • Communicate regularly with the team in a clear, concise & kind manner

  • Get to know your team and manage with compassion

  • Training new & incoming employees

  • Manage health & safety protocols

  • Manage the systems to keep the kitchen clean organized and efficient

  • Continually adapting systems to improve product quality & efficiency

  • Create and execute monthly specials

  • Basic computer skills, Google Suite programs (Gmail, Drive, Calendar)

  • Work alongside the AGM to manage payroll

  • Work alongside the AGM to manage COGs

  • Become an expert in all aspects of of the Mugs kitchen

  • Work alongside the Owners & Managers to manage the business

  • Enjoy your job & co-workers

If you love to cook, have a passion for food, and are eager to be a leader in a dedicated, close knit/family style community, then YOU are who we are looking for.

If you are interested in joining our team please send a *COVER LETTER AND RESUME*.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching

  • Dental insurance

  • Bonus Structure

  • Employee discount

  • Flexible schedule

  • Health insurance

  • Paid training

  • Vision insurance