Restaurant Kitchen Manager

Job Summary
Bardea Food & Drink is seeking an experienced, organized, and hands-on Restaurant Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations and support consistent food quality and efficient service. The ideal candidate will lead kitchen staff, coordinate food preparation, monitor inventory, maintain safety standards, and help create a productive, professional kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, food preparation, and service activities.
• Lead, supervise, and support cooks, prep staff, and kitchen team members.
• Coordinate kitchen workflow to ensure efficient and timely order production.
• Monitor food quality, portion sizes, presentation, and consistency.
• Ensure recipes, preparation procedures, and production standards are followed.
• Organize kitchen stations and assign responsibilities based on service needs.
• Train, coach, and support kitchen employees on food preparation and operational procedures.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate ingredient ordering and replenishment.
• Assist with receiving, inspecting, labeling, rotating, and properly storing food supplies.
• Maintain appropriate food storage, temperature-control, and waste-management practices.
• Monitor kitchen equipment and communicate maintenance or repair needs to management.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen work areas throughout service.
• Coordinate with front-of-house staff to address order issues and guest requests.
• Help manage food costs through proper portioning, inventory control, and waste reduction.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements.
• Assist with scheduling, opening, closing, and other daily kitchen management duties.
• Support the kitchen team during high-volume service periods and special events.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen management, restaurant management, or culinary leadership experience preferred.
• Experience supervising and training kitchen staff.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, kitchen operations, and service procedures.
• Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and temperature-control standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple kitchen activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to food quality, consistency, cleanliness, and presentation.
• Experience with inventory management, ordering, and food-cost control preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to remain calm and effective during busy service periods.
• Reliable, professional, and team-oriented work ethic.
• Comfortable working on your feet for extended periods.
• Ability to operate and oversee the safe use of commercial kitchen equipment.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

About the Company
Bardea Food & Drink is a hospitality-focused restaurant dedicated to quality food, professional service, and a welcoming dining experience. The team emphasizes thoughtful food preparation, efficient kitchen operations, teamwork, cleanliness, and consistent service standards.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per year

Work Location: In person