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ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT FOOD AND HOSPITALITY?Land one of the best smelling jobs around! Since 2007, Luella's Bar-B-Que has been committed to providing genuine hospitality and great food in an energetic, casual and friendly environment. We strive to build a crew of caring people who possess self-discipline and enjoy working in the restaurant profession. We operate North Asheville and South Asheville locations and a catering department. We are locally and independently owned, food quality driven, and well known for our fun and eclectic work environments and memorable guest experiences. We are looking for qualified hospitality professionals like yourself to help us continue to grow and add new stores in the Asheville area!We are hiring for a Kitchen Manager position. This position is full time, and provides opportunities for promotions and career development. We pride ourselves on creating environments where high performers can thrive and are rewarded for their masterful performance.SUMMARYThe kitchen manager is a leader in the restaurant and takes responsibility for maintaining the written standards of the company and ultimately delivering the financial and qualitative measurements of success. To achieve this, the manager must be an expert at balancing the needs of the team, the guests, the community and the ownership. This dynamic position is given comprehensive training in BOH operations.This individual:Runs the back of house (BOH) with a focus on consistency, accuracy, craveable flavor, cleanliness, timeliness and comfort and vibeActs as a leader, presents a professional and positive attitude at all timesWill be able to work any position that they are supervisingIs looking to grow with a companyWill know our menu inside and out and is passionate about NC style BBQWill provide over the top hospitality when interacting with guest and the teamMakes sure that all of our guests Taste the Love!Nurtures a culture of a Team environmentAn advocate for the Asheville community and lifestyleBrings a personality of positive energy and fun into the restaurant every dayHas technical expertise in the areas of kitchen operations, culinary operations and food production, food cost control, and sanitation. Knows the standards and procedures associated with each of these areas and can teach them to subordinatesMaintains cleanliness and sanitation in an exemplary fashionDemonstrates good financial acumen overall. Can write annual financial budgets for the restaurant and reviews financial performance daily and weekly to ensure the budget is metMaintains a culture of constant ongoing training and continuous improvement with no excusesAbove all, enjoys the hospitality businessREQUIREMENTSThe ideal candidate will possess at least 90% of the following:A four year degree in business, preferably hospitality management or culinary artsExcellent oral and written communication skillsAdequate computer skills and more importantly, the ability to learn a new computer application quickly and follow the standards associated with itAbove average knowledge of food, craft beer, spirits and other finer things in lifeIntegrity, honesty, accountability, a passion for excellence and an incapability of making excuses for anything less than excellenceA natural surplus of hospitality extended to guests, employees and vendors no matter the circumstancesInvolvement in the communityAn unusually attentive focus on details and a compulsive desire to make even the smallest details perfectAbove all, a desire to be the bestBENEFITSExcellent salary compensation package that is based on education and relevant experience - $60k-$80kPTO (Personal Time Off) benefits begin immediatelyAttractive teamshare bonus compensationBest in class health, dental, vision, accident and disability benefits, Luella's contributes 60% of your individual premiumsEmployer funded continuing education programsTuition Allowance towards hospitality management or culinary arts degree programsCareer advancement opportunitiesFree access to Employee Assistance ProgramEmployee dine-in discount for you and up to three friendsFree shift mealsPHYSICALMENTAL DEMANDSWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, talk, and hearThe employee is required to be on foot for a large portion of the dayshift.The employee is required to stoop, kneel, or crouch; reach with hands and arms; use hands to finger, handle or feel tools or controls; must be able to lift andor move heavy objects including tables and cases of food and beverage; must be able to lift approximately 20 pounds overheadWhen performing office functions, will be required to sit and work directly on a computer for several hours at timeMust be able to sustain constant mental and visual attentionWORKING CONDITIONSKitchen environment, including hot areas, hot tools, hot plates, sharp knives and toolsOutdoor off-site catering venuesOffice environmentExempt statusDynamic schedule can vary from week to week; work required on weekends and holidays and must be willing to work 45-55 hours per week as needed