Kitchen Manager

About Us
Perched within the reimagined Top of the Rock experience, The Weather Room Bar and Café offers distinctly New York food and beverage in the clouds. Named after the building’s former Doppler radar system, The Weather Room blends high‑quality, locally sourced ingredients with iconic views of Manhattan—creating a hospitality experience that is elevated, warm, and unmistakably New York.
Position Summary
The Kitchen Manager is a vital leader in maintaining The Weather Room’s culinary operations. They are responsible for ensuring consistency and quality in all dishes, driving sanitation practices, and overseeing inventory and ordering.

Leadership & Operations

• Oversees all kitchen preparation processes to ensure consistency, efficiency, and adherence to established recipes and standards.
• Works the line as needed, establishing a clear ownership over menu execution during service.
• Maintains full responsibility for the quality of all food menu items, ensuring every dish meets The Weather Room’s standards before service.
• Establishes and enforces prep systems, checklists, and production workflows to support consistency across all shifts.
• Trains BOH staff on recipes, prep techniques, plating standards, and operational procedures, ensuring clear understanding and execution.
• Collaborates with the Director of Operations and Director of Culinary to refine kitchen workflows, prep systems, and quality standards.
• Maintains and updates all recipe documentation, prep guides, and production instructions to ensure clarity and accuracy.
• Participates in leadership training and staff meetings while modeling a collaborative and solutions-oriented approach.
• Maintains ownership of kitchen organization, including storage areas, ensuring cleanliness, order, and DOH readiness at all times.
• Communicates effectively with management on operational performance, needs, and opportunities for improvement through regular updates.

• Leads quality control efforts by conducting regular checks on prep, storage, and final dish execution to ensure consistency and excellence.
• Manages all inventory systems, including tracking, organization, and par levels, to maintain optimal product availability and minimize waste.
• Oversees and executes ordering processes, ensuring accurate forecasting, cost control, and consistent product quality.
• Ensures proper product rotation, storage practices, and labeling to maintain food safety and product integrity.
• Enforces sanitation and food safety standards, ensuring full compliance with DOH regulations and internal policies.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date health, safety, and compliance documentation.
• Identifies and addresses any quality, safety, or operational issues promptly, including those identified in inspections or audits.
• Collaborates with leadership on labor planning, product usage, and cost management to support overall business performance.
• Demonstrates strong organizational and project management skills in maintaining systems related to prep, inventory, and ordering.

• Leads and trains culinary team members, ensuring adherence to the Weather Room’s values and standards.
• Fosters a culture of development and continuous learning within the team.
• Distributes regular workplace updates and ensures new company initiatives are supported by staff.
• Supports coaching and counseling, upholding The Weather Room policies across the culinary department.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a high-volume restaurant or cafe environment
• Experience with inventory and food ordering required
• Line cook or prep cook experience required
• Culinary Arts Degree preferred.
• NYC Food Protection Certificate (Food Handler’s) required 

• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to read, write, and speak English (Spanish-language skills are a plus!)
• Ability to utilize a computer to enter inventory and orders, read a schedule, and communicate via email
• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, and walk for up to 10 hours
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs
• Ability to navigate elevators, high-altitude spaces, and tight areas
• Ability to work in varying temperature environments with exposure to common allergens
• Ability to occasionally travel to vendor or company locations

The Weather Room is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace environment where all individuals have equal opportunities. We value talent, skills, and potential, and strive to create an atmosphere that promotes diversity and equality.