Kitchen Manager - Operations & Catering

Job Description

Job Description

Kitchen Manager – Operations & Catering

Salary: $50,000–$60,000 per year, based on experience
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Location: In Person

We’re looking for a hands-on Kitchen Manager who knows that running a successful kitchen is about more than cooking. This is a leadership role focused on kitchen operations, food cost, inventory, waste reduction, catering, consistency, and team performance .

If you know how to run a kitchen efficiently, lead a team, control costs, and maintain high standards during busy service, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

As our Kitchen Manager – Operations & Catering , you’ll take ownership of the day-to-day kitchen operation while working alongside the team when needed.

Kitchen Operations & Food Cost

• Manage food costs and consistently hit target food-cost percentages
• Maintain accurate portion control and recipe consistency
• Monitor inventory levels and place food and supply orders
• Reduce food waste and identify opportunities to improve profitability
• Maintain organized, efficient prep and storage systems
• Ensure food quality, consistency, cleanliness, and safety standards are maintained
• Help develop and maintain efficient kitchen systems and procedures

Catering Operations

• Lead catering food preparation and production
• Ensure catering orders are accurate, complete, and prepared on time
• Coordinate kitchen staff and production schedules for catering orders
• Maintain quality and portion consistency across catering and regular service
• Help ensure catering is executed efficiently and profitably

Team Leadership

• Lead, train, coach, and hold kitchen staff accountable
• Set clear expectations for performance, quality, cleanliness, and productivity
• Create a positive, professional, and team-oriented kitchen environment
• Keep the team organized and prepared for high-volume service
• Address performance issues quickly and professionally
• Lead by example and step in to work the line when needed

What Success Looks Like

In this role, success means the kitchen runs efficiently, consistently, and profitably .

You’ll be successful when:

• Food costs remain within target
• Waste is minimized
• Portions and recipes are consistent
• Catering orders are accurate and profitable
• Food quality and ticket times remain consistent during busy periods
• The kitchen stays organized and properly stocked
• Team members understand expectations and are held accountable
• The kitchen can operate smoothly without constant oversight

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone with proven kitchen management experience , not simply someone who is an experienced cook.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Previous experience managing or leading a commercial kitchen
• Strong knowledge of food cost, inventory, ordering, and waste control
• Experience with catering production and execution
• Strong leadership and team-management skills
• Excellent organization and attention to detail
• The ability to stay calm and make decisions during high-volume service
• A strong work ethic and dependable attendance
• The ability to hold yourself and your team accountable
• A hands-on management style and willingness to work the line when needed

This Is Not a “Just Cook” Position

If you’re looking for a job where you simply work the line and go home, this probably isn’t the right fit.

We’re looking for a Kitchen Manager who takes ownership —someone who cares about food quality, profitability, organization, team performance, and building a kitchen operation that works.

If you take pride in running a tight, efficient, consistent, and profitable kitchen , we want to talk to you.

Compensation & Growth

• $50,000–$60,000 annual salary , based on experience
• Growth opportunity with an expanding brand
• Hands-on leadership role with meaningful responsibility
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on kitchen operations and profitability

Apply today for the Kitchen Manager – Operations & Catering position.

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