Do you enjoy cooking large batches with local ingredients? Do you thrive when you help your teammate grow from learning how to dice to kitchen pro? Do you want to work where you can be yourself while having fun? We might just be the place for you.

Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery is a showcase for local farmers and food artisans. We buy from over 300 local producers to provide the community with a convenient and fun connection to those producers. We know every farm and every product has a story and we strive to tell the story while maintaining the high-quality selection and competitive pricing. The Kitchen Production Manager is responsible for overseeing daily operations of the Prepared Foods Kitchen (PF) in tandem with our Kitchen Assistant General Manager. The major accountability of the Kitchen Production Manager is to continuously focus on meeting and exceeding guests’ expectations with exceptional food, keeping up the employee morale, work ethic and overall cleanliness of the PF Kitchen.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Responsible for the overall performance, efficiency and profitable operations of the PF Kitchen
• Identifies and suggests creative solutions to often complex PF Kitchen problems with an awareness of total store impact 
• Writes effective weekly schedules accounting for anticipated volume, special tasks, in-store events, time off requests and employee preferences 
• Holds PF Kitchen team responsible for productivity and performance by setting goals, communicating clearly, hosting regular team huddles, conducting regular one-on-one coaching, etc. 
• Sets the pace in the PF Kitchen each shift by helping to produce a high volume of product, models efficiency in all tasks and trains the team on quality, pace, and time management
• Adheres to established timelines with product drops, menus and admin tasks 
• Assists Kitchen General Manager in seasonal menu development, including testing, and writing recipes

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS?

AGE/AVAILABILITY

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Minimum 3 years kitchen management and customer service experience required
• Experience managing a budget and staff required
• Must be available during regular business hours; weekends required
• Must agree to background check

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Must possess a passion for local food and an interest in telling the story behind it.
• Must conduct oneself in an honest, professional and respectful manner at all times.
• Must possess a love of people, interact with people well, and possess a desire for excellent customer service.
• Able to take direction, work independently, and as a member of a team, and able to create working relationships.
• Must be highly motivated, hard working, and possess a positive, enthusiastic attitude. 
• Must pay attention to details, be organized, and able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.

BENEFITS/PERKS

• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, and vision insurance (available to full time employees)
• HSA contributions for eligible health plans
• Paid Time Off (available to full time employees)
• Sabbatical program for all employees
• Other benefits include 30% Swamp discount, Employee Assistance Program and discounted bike share program

WHO IS SWAMP RABBIT CAFE & GROCERY

Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery is a mission-driven business passionate about being a force for good for the community. Our mission is to buy, sell, and cook with fresh, local food and to provide a community space where people come together to celebrate meals. We envision a community that supports a just and sustainable food system that allows small local farmers to thrive. As we grow our team, we seek individuals that believe in our mission and are invested in making our vision a reality.