BOH Director - Downtown

At Honest Eatery, we believe in real food, real people, and a real commitment to our Salt Lake City community. We are looking for a dedicated, high-energy Back of House Director who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in "leaving it better than they found it."

As the Shift Manager, you aren't just a supervisor—you are the General Manager’s right hand. You own operations, ensuring the store executes, the team stays motivated, and our standards never waver.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Excellence: Lead the Kitchen team to ensure the orders are delivered in a timely manner, order accuracy is executed, Food Safety is paramount and the kitchen is clean and organized.
• Team Development: Act as a coach on the kitchen floor. You’ll train new hires, provide real-time feedback, and foster a positive, high-performance culture.
• Financial Stewardship: Monitor and manage labor costs by adjusting staffing levels based on real-time volume. Own food costs through portion control and waste management.
• Inventory & Ordering: Maintain accurate inventory counts and own ordering systems to ensure we never run out of the essentials.
• The Guest Experience: Lead by example in guest service. You are the final point of contact for all items that leave the kitchen, ensuring every bowl, shake, panini and toast served is perfect.
• Food Safety & Compliance: Enforce strict health and safety standards. You are responsible for ensuring all closing temp logs and sanitation checklists are completed flawlessly.

What We’re Looking For:

Experience | 1+ years of leadership experience in a fast-casual or high-volume restaurant.

Reliability | A consistent leader who takes ownership of the shop’s quality and cleanliness.

Business Acumen | Understanding of P&L basics (labor % and COGS) is a major plus.

Communication | Ability to give clear direction and provide a detailed "Recap" for the GM.

Physical Ability | Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 lbs.

Certifications | Valid Utah Food Handler’s Permit (ServSafe preferred).

• Shift Meals: Enjoy our fresh, healthy meals on every shift.
• Work-Life Balance: Competitive pay and a predictable closing schedule, no night shifts
• Culture: Work in a vibrant, health-conscious environment where your input actually matters.

Work schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability
• Holidays
• Day shift

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Paid training
• Flexible schedule

Pay: $17.00 - 19.00 per hour