Kitchen Manager

Calypso Bar & Grill | Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Calypso Bar & Grill is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead back-of-house operations in a high-volume, fast-paced, seasonal environment. This role oversees food quality, kitchen execution, staff leadership, and cost control while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily BOH operations including prep, line execution, and closing
• Maintain food quality, recipe consistency, and portion control
• Manage food cost, inventory, ordering, and waste control
• Train, schedule, and lead BOH staff
• Ensure health department compliance and kitchen safety
• Maintain efficient ticket times during peak volume
  Communicate effectively with FOH management

Qualifications

• 3+ years kitchen management or BOH leadership experience
• High-volume restaurant experience required
• Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen operations
• Proven ability to lead a team under pressure
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak seasons