back of house manager

James Cafe

James Caf&eacute; is a vibrant and welcoming culinary destination in the heart of Abu Dhabi, offering a fusion of European and international flavors in a stylish, casual dining setting. We pride ourselves on exceptional service, warm hospitality, and a cosmopolitan atmosphere.About the Role:James Caf&eacute; is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Restaurant Manager to lead our front of the house and back of the house teams. The Restaurant Manager will oversee daily operations, ensure exceptional customer service, and drive business performance while maintaining the warm and welcoming James Caf&eacute; vibe.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage daily operations of the caf&eacute; (staffing, scheduling, inventory, cleanliness)</li><li>Lead, train, and motivate the team to deliver excellent customer service</li><li>Monitor sales and expenses; implement strategies to meet revenue goals</li><li>Handle customer inquiries, complaints, and feedback professionally</li><li>Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP)</li><li>Coordinate with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service and quality</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Minimum 3 years experience in a caf&eacute; or restaurant management role</li><li>Strong leadership, communication, and people skills</li><li>Familiar with POS systems, inventory, and basic financial reporting</li><li>Knowledge of HACCP and food safety regulations</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and solve problems quickly</li><li>Energetic, hands-on, and passionate about customer service</li></ul>Job Type: Full-time

Restaurant Manager - Female Candidate Preferred

Creative Dining Services

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Production (BOH) Manager</h2>
Location: Calvin University
 
Status: Full-Time, Exempt 
Reports To: Foodservice Director
Join our team and help deliver high-quality dining experiences that make a difference. 
Creative Dining Services is seeking a skilled and motivated Production (Back-of-House) Manager to oversee culinary production for a high-quality dining program. This role supports menu execution, food quality, team leadership, and kitchen operations across a fast-paced environment.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
About the Role</h3>
The Production Manager plays a key role within the Dining Services Department, ensuring that all meals are properly prepared, seasoned, nutritious, and presented to company standards. This leader works collaboratively with the management team and actively supports the full dining operation while maintaining fiscal responsibility and sustainability.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>
Train, supervise, and support all kitchen staff.</li><li>
Assist with hiring, scheduling, performance reviews, timekeeping, and coaching.</li><li>
Coordinate and oversee all culinary production; support the Executive Chef where needed.</li><li>
Select vendors, place food orders, and manage inventory responsibly.</li><li>
Develop and select recipes; standardize menus to ensure consistent quality.</li><li>
Forecast food usage and adjust production levels based on demand and budget guidelines.</li><li>
Maintain organized and accurate production records.</li><li>
Establish food presentation standards and quality expectations.</li><li>
Participate in Food Committee meetings and menu planning.</li><li>
Ensure all equipment is maintained and functioning properly.</li><li>
Maintain a safe, sanitary kitchen and ensure compliance with the C.L.E.A.N.Works! program.</li><li>
Build strong relationships with residents, clients, staff, and vendors.</li><li>
Analyze production processes and recommend operational improvements as needed.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Physical Demands &amp; Work Environment</h3>
This role includes a blend of office tasks and hands-on kitchen work. The Production Manager must be able to:<ul><li>
Lift and carry up to 25 lbs.</li><li>
Move inventory, products, carts, and equipment.</li><li>
Work in hot, humid, or cold environments.</li><li>
Work extended hours when business needs require it.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Qualifications</h3><ul><li>
Minimum 3 years of food service leadership experience.</li><li>
ServSafe Certification required.</li><li>
Strong culinary knowledge, attention to detail, and a positive, professional attitude.</li><li>
Ability to work cooperatively under pressure and represent Creative Dining Services with integrity.</li><li>
Willingness to be hands-on within a high-quality hospitality operation.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Who We&rsquo;re Looking For</h3>
A motivated leader with a passion for food quality, a commitment to safety and sanitation, and a desire to deliver excellent service. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment, maintains professionalism at all times, and supports Creative Dining Services&rsquo; Mission, Vision, and Core Values.</div>

Production Manager

HASHTAG CAFE

Staff management: Supervise, train, and guide staff, create schedules, and assist with hiring. 
Daily operations: Oversee all front and back-of-house activities to ensure smooth, efficient service. 
Customer service: Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction, handle complaints, and resolve issues promptly. 
Quality and safety: Monitor food quality, presentation, and hygiene. Ensure all operations comply with health and safety regulations. 
Inventory and supplies: Manage inventory, track stock levels, and order supplies as needed to maintain adequate stock. 
Financials: Monitor cash flow, manage bills, and help with reporting on sales and performance.

Restaurant Supervisor

Confidential Company

<ul><li>Oversee all aspects of daily operations, ensuring seamless service delivery and guest satisfaction, from front-of-house to back-of-house.</li><li>Develop and implement operational strategies to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance profitability across all HORECA departments.</li><li>Lead, mentor, and train a diverse team of employees, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional development.</li><li>Manage and maintain inventory levels, ensuring proper stock rotation, minimizing waste, and controlling food and beverage costs.</li><li>Establish and enforce strict quality control standards for food preparation, service, and overall guest experience.</li><li>Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), such as sales, revenue, and customer feedback, to identify areas for improvement.</li><li>Develop and manage budgets, forecast financial performance, and control expenses to achieve financial targets.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and hygiene regulations, as well as local and national laws.</li><li>Cultivate strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, negotiating favorable contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.</li><li>Handle guest complaints and resolve issues promptly and professionally, ensuring a positive resolution and maintaining guest loyalty.</li></ul>

HORECA Operations Manager

Pho Prime

<div>We're looking for an energetic and experienced Shift Manager to help lead our team and uphold Pho Prime's high standards of service and operations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves building people up, and understands the balance between guest satisfaction, team development and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:
<ul><li>
Support the General Manager and Assistant General Manager in all aspects of daily operations</li><li>
Lead, train, and motivate FOH and BOH teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences</li><li>
Maintain a strong presence on the floor and ensure consistent service standards</li><li>
Manage and count inventory</li><li>
Assist with staff development</li><li>
Ensure compliance with all heal, safety, and company policies</li><li>
Oversee BOH team to ensure proper prep levels are maintained</li><li>
Support the BOH team during rushes</li></ul>

What We're Looking For:
<ul><li>
1+ years BOH experience 
</li><li>
1+ years FOH experience</li><li>
Strong leadership, communication and problem solving skills</li><li>
Passion for guest service and team development</li><li>
Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment</li><li>
Flexible availability (nights, weekends, holidays)</li></ul></div>

Pho Prime - Shift Manager (Pearland)

Pho Prime - Shift Manager (Shenandoah)

California Pizza Kitchen

<div>At California Pizza Kitchen, we bring the biggest and best parts of ourselves to work and to our communities, and are guided by our ROCKS philosophy (Respect, Opportunity, Communication, Kindness and Service). We are committed to moving people forward and encourage everyone to apply their passion at CPK. So go ahead&hellip;be bold, be epic, be YOU!
THE PERKS
<ul><li>Comprehensive eight-week training program utilizing several methods of learning including online, book and shoulder-to-shoulder teaching.
</li><li>Tremendously passionate, one-of-a-kind company culture.
</li><li>Opportunities for growth and development. We love promoting from within!
</li><li>Unique electronic learning platform appropriately titled &ldquo;The Proof&rdquo; to engage continuous development.
</li><li>All the pizza you can eat! Manager meals while working and a Management Dine-Out card to enjoy with your family and friends.
</li><li>An environment where you can express your unique talents and skills.
</li><li>Employee driven assistance program called the Kindness Fund which lends a helping hand to our team members encountering life challenges.
</li><li>Industry competitive compensation package including bonus potential.
</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision and more.
</li></ul>OUR EXPECTATIONS
<ul><li>Delivering a phenomenal guest experience.
</li><li>Overseeing the day-to-day functioning of the kitchen, ensuring smooth coordination between food preparation, cooking, and plating. Maintain optimal workflow during peak periods and adapt, as necessary.
</li><li>Leading and inspiring the team with a people-first mentality to build on CPK's best in class culture.
</li><li>Building a team around hospitality and culinary execution and developing top talent to drive the business forward - fostering career growth and cross training for the team.
</li><li>Building sales, profitability, and guest counts.
</li><li>Managing the P&amp;L for the restaurant.
</li><li>Meeting financial objectives by forecasting, adjusting labor expenditures, practicing portion controls, preparing budgets, and analyzing variances.
</li><li>Utilizing excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with employees, guests, suppliers and senior management. Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.
</li><li>Maintaining a safe and healthy environment by establishing, following, and complying with sanitation standards and procedures
</li></ul>WHO IS CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN
We are passionate individuals committed to inspiring others by bringing California creativity to every meal! Founded in 1985, former federal prosecutors Rick Rosenfield and Larry Flax combined their fervor for food and fresh ingredients to create innovative, hearth-baked pizzas such as The Original BBQ Chicken, California Club and Thai Chicken that are created in a lively open kitchen. The concept gave California a place in the pizza revolution alongside Chicago and New York. CPK has since become the place for taste makers, rule breakers and earth shakers who conquer challenges by daring to work on the edge and thinking outside the box.
REQUIREMENTS
<ul><li>Minimum of two years BOH management experience in a high volume, faced paced restaurant.
</li><li>Strong communication skills &ndash; verbal and written.
</li><li>Exceptional leadership skills &ndash; ability to motivate, inspire and develop a team.
</li><li>Passionate about execution, hospitality and service.
</li></ul>While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to computer terminals. The noise level and temperature is moderate. The employee has the ability to sit, stand and/or walk for up to 10 hours a day. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, bend or kneel, lift up to 40 lbs. and perform other diverse physical tasks as needed. The vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
NOTE: CPK reserves the right to revise or change the position plan as the need arises. This position plan is not all inclusive of total job responsibilities nor does it constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
A full job description, including physical demands of the job is available upon request.
The current salary range for this position is USD $70,000 to $75,000.
Various benefits are available for this position, including 401K, health, dental, vision, and disability insurance through CPK&rsquo;s designated providers. CPK regularly reviews its benefits offerings and may change benefits and providers from time to time.
California Pizza Kitchen is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, or any other legally protected classification. Everyone has a seat at our table.</div>

Kitchen Manager

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