Kitchen Manager | Wings Event Center presso Greenleaf Hospitality Group

A Look Into Working at Wings Event Center

Working at Wings Event Center is an exciting opportunity to be part of a vibrant team that brings a variety of high-energy events to life, from thrilling hockey games to captivating concerts and community expos. Employees thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where every day presents new challenges and experiences. Wings Event Center fosters a collaborative atmosphere, offering competitive benefits and opportunities for growth and development while ensuring that each team member plays a crucial role in creating unforgettable moments for guests. Join Wings Event Center and be at the heart of the action!

Top Reasons to Work With GHG

• We are one of the Nation's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to work for
• You’ll have the opportunity to work with a Food and Beverage Team that is fun, creative, and enthusiastic
• You will have the opportunity to grow your skills and experience in an environment that fosters growth and development

Job Purpose

Leading a talented team Back of House team; managing the total guest experience; establishing and accomplishing business goals and objectives.

What You’ll Be Doing

May include, but not limited to:

• Assist Executive Chef or Concept Chef with coordination, preparation and evaluation of food quality
• Assist Executive Chef or Concept Chef with food and labor cost control by utilizing best practices and departmental procedures
• Responsibilities for selecting, training, motivating and developing culinary staff in alignment with company values
• Ensuring proper sanitation, cleanliness and organization of the kitchen in accordance with our own policies and policies and those set forth by the county health department
• Creating a positive, professional environment for all staff members to grow and learn in – using listening skills and communication techniques to enhance the presentation and implementation of ideas
• Commitment to team service, that prides on the premiere quality of guest service, standards and perfection
• Leading talented people to achieve profitable return to the owner, world class guest loyalty, high performance culture, and continuously improving talent
• Increasing Kitchen team’s effectiveness through implementation of sound business practices processes and systems
• Leading and supporting all facets of kitchen operations with an eye towards growth and success.
• Food Inventory knowledge and recipe administration
• Establishing high standards of service excellence, monitoring guest/employee interaction on a daily basis
• Direct and organize activities in the restaurant, banquets, concession stands and kitchen
• Communication and implementation of all processes as set forth by management
• Ability to handle various levels of business volume in several locations at the same time
• Understanding of the basic fundamentals of fiscal responsibility
• Strong ability to build relationships with internal and external customers
• Deliver exceptional customer service
• Be able to work in a fast, paced environment
• Must be highly focused and detail oriented

What You Need for this Position 

• Proven track record in Culinary
• Strong people acumen to develop solid working with relationship both internally and with customers
• Decisiveness with “big picture” perspective
• 2 year culinary degree preferred, but not required
• Driven by purpose, mission, values, and has sense of urgency
• Able to work closely with staff through strong communication and verbal skills
• Able to stand for long periods of time, up to 10 hours or more
• Able to stoop and bend
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds from time to time
• Able to safely work with potentially dangerous chemicals and equipment
• Able to comply with safety and health code standards
• Able to handle responsibilities that require repetitive motion tasks

What's in it for You

• Annual bonus opportunity 
• Accrued PTO starts immediately and is available as soon as a minimum of 2 hours is accrued
• 401K with 100% match up to 3% and 50% match up for the next 2%
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Disability/Life Insurance 
• Robust Employee Assistance Program providing a wide range of services including up to 7 free counseling sessions per year
• Health and wellness reimbursement up to $600 annually for items like massages, gym memberships, running shoes etc.
• 10% discount on GHG outlets
• (1) shift meal provided per day
• Discounted hotel rates at Radisson Hotel Group branded properties worldwide
• Monthly cell phone stipends
• Annual leadership classes and trainings
• Parental Leave Program
• Flexible work schedule