Happy Camper 

Job Posting: Kitchen Manager

About the Company:

We are the marinara-muddled minds behind Chicago’s Happy Camper, Homeslice, and Paradise Park and brought to Denver! Our restaurants are wall to wall with lights, murals, and vignettes for the perfect gram. We are known for our art inspired spaces, delicious food and great vibes. Our brand is glued together by our company culture. Currently, we are looking for other folks who are enthusiastic about being part of our team and growing our ever-evolving brand. Many of our employees have been with the company from the first installment of the brand. Our careers feel like a life purpose for many of us and a common thread is that we pay a distinct amount of attention to detail in creating this atmosphere. The ideal candidate wants to really enjoy their work environment and the people they work with. With a restaurant group expanding as rapidly as we have, we need someone who is self-motivated, and willing to take initiative. The ideal candidate wants to really enjoy their work environment and the people they work with.

Job Summary:

Happy Hospitality is looking for a talented Kitchen Manger to join our growing team. The primary focus of this position will be to lead our back of house team in staying true to our brand in delivering and exceeding guest expectations. Ideal candidates will bring a true passion for cooking and strong leadership skills.

This position will also be responsible for overseeing effective kitchen operations at Happy Camper Denver.  Their duties include but are not limited to; production and execution of menu items; training, and development; food ordering; understanding costs and waste including forecasting and staying within budget. Communication skills, both verbal and written, are vital for this position as they will need to regularly work closely with upper management, restaurant management, and hourly employees both in the FOH and BOH.

Essential Functions:

• Daily hands-on production and training of staff within the restaurant
• Ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction, operational standards, and quality of products
• Full understanding of Denver Health Department Sanitation guidelines
• Ability to work all stations in kitchen including set up and break down of equipment, and maintaining appropriate levels of food preparation
• Master the full menu to train staff on proper presentation, portioning, allergens, and quality standards
• Properly prepare and store food to ensure quality and freshness
• Ensure all employees are being treated fairly and with respect
• Ability to work in a team environment with a positive attitude
• Lead Kitchen Manager team and BOH staff

Skills & Knowledge:

• 1 year of Kitchen Management or 3 years of Lead Line cook experience in a high-volume restaurant
• Completion of vocational or culinary school preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English
• Bilingual Spanish Speaker Preferred

Availability:
Early mornings
Late evenings
Weekends
Holidays

Certifications

Kitchen Manager Certification

Compensation Details

Compensation: $65,000- $80,000/year salary DOE

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Dining Discounts

Department: Back of House

Reports to: Culinary Director

Status: Salary

FLSA Code: Exempt

Location: Denver

We highly value creating a company that represents diversity across many lines, including race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, sex, and country of origin, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, sexual orientation, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.