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Kitchen Manager

Gecko Hospitality

Kitchen Manager


Location: Garden City, NY

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Kitchen Manager to oversee back-of-house operations in a high-volume, upscale casual dining environment. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with a passion for food quality, kitchen efficiency, team development, and maintaining high operational standards.

Responsibilities

  • Manage all kitchen operations, including food preparation, line execution, inventory, and sanitation
  • Lead, train, and develop kitchen staff to ensure consistency and high performance
  • Maintain food quality, presentation, and recipe standards
  • Monitor labor costs, food costs, waste, and inventory levels
  • Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations
  • Coordinate ordering and vendor relationships to maintain proper stock levels
  • Create and manage staff schedules based on business demands
  • Work closely with front-of-house management to ensure seamless guest experiences
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment
  • Assist with menu execution, specials, and operational improvements
Requirements
  • 3+ years of kitchen management experience in a high-volume restaurant
  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Experience managing labor and food cost controls
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in upscale casual or full-service dining
  • Culinary training or equivalent kitchen experience
  • Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
  • Experience with inventory and scheduling systems preferred
Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Performance-based incentives
  • Paid time off
  • Growth and advancement opportunities
  • Employee dining benefits



To Apply:


Please submit your resume along with a brief summary of your kitchen leadership experience and availability.
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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