Kitchen Manager / Culinary Operations Manager
Watchdog Cafeteria
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits:
- Bonus based on performance
- Free food & snacks
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Flexible Scheduling
- Competitive Compensation
- Career Advancement Opportunities
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Kitchen Manager / Culinary Operations Manager to lead daily food service operations in a professional dining facility located within a secure government office building in Downtown Washington, DC. This position requires a leader who can successfully manage kitchen operations, develop weekly menus, supervise staff, control food costs, minimize waste, maintain food safety standards, and deliver an exceptional dining experience for a diverse customer base. The ideal candidate understands how to balance customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, food quality, labor productivity, and profitability. This is a working management position. The successful candidate will actively participate in food production while overseeing daily kitchen operations. Responsibilities:
- Create innovative menus according to the seasonal availability of ingredients and customer expectations
- Prepare and plate food according to kitchen specifications
- Assist Executive Chef with kitchen operations with a goal of increasing revenue and profit
- Supervise and coordinate all food preparation and presentation
- Provide training and leadership for kitchen staff
- Maintain appropriate levels of inventory and negotiate with vendors to get high-quality products at the best price
- Follow all food safety rules and regulations
- Open and prepare kitchen operations daily beginning at 5:00 AM
- Lead breakfast and lunch production and service
- Supervise kitchen staff and assign daily responsibilities
- Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation
- Train, coach, and develop kitchen employees
- Ensure daily operational readiness and service excellence
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional kitchen environment
- Experience with Catering & Special Events up to 200 people
- High school diploma/GED
- Minimum 3 years of kitchen leadership experience
- Certification from culinary school preferred
- ServeSafe or Food Handlers Certification
- Advanced knowledge of culinary techniques and recipes
- Ability to remain calm and thrive under pressure
- Excellent management and leadership skills
Vacancy posted 7 days ago
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