Kitchen Manager

Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and energetic Kitchen Manager to lead our culinary team in delivering exceptional food experiences across our restaurant operations. In this pivotal role, you will oversee daily kitchen activities, ensure food quality and safety standards are met, manage inventory and food costs, and foster a positive environment that motivates staff to excel. Your leadership will drive operational excellence, streamline processes, and elevate the overall customer experience in a fast-paced, hospitality-focused setting. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate culinary professional eager to make a significant impact in a vibrant food service environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation to ensure consistency and quality.
• Manage inventory control by monitoring stock levels, ordering supplies, and minimizing waste to optimize food costs.
• Oversee food safety protocols and sanitation standards in compliance with health regulations to maintain a safe dining environment.
• Train, develop, and mentor kitchen staff on culinary techniques, food handling, POS systems (such as Aloha POS and Micros POS), and customer service excellence.
• Coordinate shift management by scheduling staff efficiently to meet business demands while maintaining high service standards.
• Supervise food production for various service formats including casual dining, quick service, catering, banquets, and bar operations.
• Implement and monitor procedures for cash handling, order accuracy, and timely service delivery to enhance guest satisfaction.
• Collaborate with management on budgeting efforts, cost control initiatives, and menu development to support business growth.
• Conduct interviews for new team members, participate in hiring decisions, and contribute to staff training & development programs.
• Ensure consistent adherence to food safety standards and hygiene practices across all kitchen activities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in food preparation, cooking, and kitchen management within a fast-paced restaurant or hospitality environment.
• Strong knowledge of POS systems such as Aloha POS or Micros POS; experience with cash handling is essential.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience with the ability to lead teams effectively while fostering a positive work culture.
• Familiarity with inventory control processes, food safety regulations (including HACCP), and sanitation standards.
• Experience managing budgets, controlling costs, and implementing operational improvements in a restaurant setting.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to train staff on culinary techniques, food handling, and customer service protocols.
• Background in managing diverse food service formats such as casual dining, fine dining, catering or banquet services is highly desirable.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask efficiently during busy shifts while maintaining attention to detail.
• Hospitality management background with experience in supervising staff training & development programs is preferred. Join us as our Kitchen Manager and be part of a vibrant team dedicated to delivering memorable dining experiences through exceptional leadership and culinary excellence

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $24.00 per hour

Work Location: In person