Kitchen Manager

Description

Freshies is growing-and we're looking for a Kitchen Manager to grow with us!

As we continue to expand our Freshies food service program, we're looking for a leader who enjoys developing people, delivering great food, and building consistent kitchen operations. You'll oversee Deli Managers, strengthen our teams, and help ensure the quality, safety, and friendly service our customers expect keep pace with our growth.

What You'll Do

• Lead and develop your team. Set clear expectations for Deli Managers, coach performance, address concerns, and build a culture of teamwork, safety, and accountability.
• Deliver consistent food quality. Oversee preparation, production, portioning, presentation, and product availability to meet Freshies recipes and standards.
• Keep food safety a priority. Ensure kitchens meet food safety, sanitation, and health department requirements through routine inspections, training, and timely follow-up.
• Manage operational performance. Review sales, food costs, labor, margins, inventory, and spoilage; turn findings into practical improvements.
• Plan for business needs. Work with Deli Managers to adjust ordering, production, schedules, and staffing based on customer demand and seasonal changes.
• Build strong teams. Partner with store leadership and Human Resources on recruiting, onboarding, training, and employee development.
• Keep operations organized. Ensure accurate inventory counts, ordering, production records, spoilage tracking, and required reporting.
• Support clean, reliable kitchens. Oversee cleanliness and equipment care, coordinate repairs, and address conditions that affect safety or service.
• Improve the customer experience. Resolve customer concerns and product quality issues, and support successful rollouts of approved menu items, promotions, and process changes.
• Work across departments. Coordinate with store and food service leadership, vendors, Facilities, and support teams to solve problems and maintain consistent standards.

What You Bring

• Experience leading a kitchen, deli, restaurant, or food service operation.
• The ability to coach managers and employees, communicate expectations clearly, and follow through.
• Knowledge of food preparation, food safety, sanitation, inventory control, and production planning.
• An understanding of food costs, labor budgets, waste reduction, and profitability.
• Strong organization, sound judgment, and the ability to adjust priorities in a busy environment.
• A hands-on approach and a commitment to quality, customer service, and employee development.

Why Join R.H. Foster?

• Competitive pay
• Retirement Plan w/ Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability
• Allstate Voluntary Benefits (accident, critical illness, whole life w/long term care)
• Discounts on heating fuel and services
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Be part of a company that values community involvement and employee development

R. H. Foster is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status