Kitchen Manager

Kitchen Manager OpportunityJoin a vibrant and community-focused café group dedicated to fresh, scratch-made menus and outstanding guest experiences. This is an opportunity to make your mark with an organization expanding its presence in the Jacksonville market, offering significant professional growth in a welcoming, values-driven culture.Kitchen Manager Benefits & CompensationCompetitive base salaryPerformance-based bonus up to 15% of base salary50% employer-covered health insurance for individualsGenerous paid time off: 1 week after 6 months, 2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 3 yearsCareer growth with multiple new openings planned in the Jacksonville areaKitchen Manager Requirements & QualificationsPrevious experience managing a scratch kitchen or upscale coffee/food conceptStrong background in kitchen leadership and back-of-house operationsProven knowledge of food safety standards and ServSafe Certification preferredKitchen Manager Preferred Background & SkillsExperience with QSRs featuring scratch kitchens or higher-end coffee conceptsSkills in vendor relationships, ordering, and food cost managementFamiliarity with batch cooking, prep systems, and recipe managementKitchen Manager Day-to-Day ResponsibilitiesLead back-of-house team in daily kitchen operations, ensuring food quality and fresh ingredient standardsOversee food safety, sanitation, inventory, ordering, and waste managementExecute menu items, maintain prep lists, and ensure recipe consistencyOptimize portion control and manage kitchen costs to achieve financial targetsMotivate, train, and mentor kitchen staff to foster a positive work environment