Kitchen Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Kitchen Manager - Full Time
FTK Hospitality Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA

Job Summary
Join our growing bakery concept , Philadelphia's first artisan bread company, as a Kitchen Manager. In this dynamic role, you will lead daily production in our high-volume wholesale bakery and café kitchen. This hands-on leadership position is tailored for a baker-forward culinarian who excels in fast-paced environments and is dedicated to quality, craft, and team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen and production operations for the wholesale bakery and café kitchen.
• Lead, schedule, and mentor a skilled team of bakers, pastry cooks, and prep staff.
• Manage daily bread and pastry production to fulfill wholesale orders and café demand.
• Maintain and enhance bread and pastry programs in line with Baker Street's artisan standards.
• Ensure consistent execution of sourdoughs, European-style loaves, rolls, and café pastry offerings.
• Monitor and manage food costs, labor costs, ordering, and vendor relationships.
• Uphold rigorous food safety, sanitation, and HACCP compliance across both facilities.
• Collaborate with ownership on menu development, seasonal specials, and production innovation.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, yield, and quality in high-volume production.

Requirements

• 3 years of progressive kitchen or bakery management experience in a high-volume setting.
• Deep hands-on expertise in artisan bread baking, including sourdoughs and European-style loaves.
• Strong pastry skills, including viennoiserie, café pastries, and scratch baking.
• Experience managing wholesale or commissary-style production is a strong plus.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and hold teams accountable.
• Solid food cost and labor management skills.
• ServSafe certified (or willingness to obtain).
• A passion for craft baking and respect for quality ingredients.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to thrive in a high-output, early-morning environment.

Why You'll Love Working Here
• Be part of Philadelphia's most celebrated artisan bread legacy.
• Lead a talented, passionate team in a brand that values craft over convenience.
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to grow with an expanding wholesale and retail operation.
• Work alongside ownership that is deeply invested in the product and the people.