Kitchen Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and energetic Kitchen Manager to lead our Back of the House team and oversee daily kitchen operations. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the delivery of exceptional food quality, maintain high standards of safety and cleanliness, and foster a positive, team-oriented environment. Your leadership will drive efficiency, uphold food safety protocols, and elevate the overall dining experience for our guests. This position offers an exciting opportunity for motivated, professional, passionate about culinary excellence and hospitality management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all kitchen activities, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation, ensuring consistency and quality standards are met.
• Manage inventory control by monitoring stock levels, ordering supplies, and minimizing waste to optimize food costs.
• Oversee food safety management practices in compliance with health regulations and company policies.
• Lead staff training and development initiatives to enhance culinary skills, customer service, and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate shift management, including scheduling, delegating tasks, and ensuring smooth workflow during busy hours.
• Utilize POS systems such as Aloha POS or Micros POS for order processing, cash handling, and sales reconciliation.
• Conduct regular team meetings to communicate with the team, provide feedback, and motivate staff to achieve excellence in service delivery.

Skills

• Experience in food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen management within fast-paced environments.
• Proven ability to supervise teams effectively with strong leadership and managerial communication skills.
• Familiarity with weekly/bi-weekly ordering from food reps.
• Knowledge of inventory methods, food safety standards, and food handling procedures.
• Experience in managing hospitality teams with a focus on training & development and team leadership.
• Strong understanding of food industry operations including casual dining, fine dining, catering, or banquet services.
• Competence in budgeting, profit & loss analysis, shift management, and restaurant management principles.

Opportunity - Salary and benefits are negotiable upon interview and experience

Join us as a Kitchen Manager where your expertise will inspire your team to deliver memorable dining experiences while advancing your career in hospitality management!

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person