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Kitchen Manager Dark Horse Coffee & Kitchen Port Jefferson, NY Job Details Full-time From $75,000 a year 12 days ago Benefits Paid training 401(k) Paid time off Qualifications Team development Hiring Product development Recruiting Organizational skills Full Job Description Kitchen Manager —

Port Jefferson, NY Dark Horse Coffee & Kitchen Starting Pay:

$75,000 per year

Schedule:

Daytime hours; weekends and holidays required Dark Horse Coffee & Kitchen is looking for a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead our Port Jefferson kitchen. We're a hospitality-focused, fast-casual restaurant serving breakfast and lunch. This role calls for someone who can lead a busy shift, develop the team, and take ownership of the kitchen from opening through close. What you'll do Open and close the kitchen, verify station readiness, and make sure the team is prepared for service and the next day.

Run the shift:

assign and adjust stations, manage breaks, respond to staffing shortages or overages, and keep food moving during busy periods. Hold standards for recipes, portions, plating, food quality, and ticket times. Coach and correct issues in real time. Maintain prep levels and product availability. Manage ordering, receiving, inventory, pars, product rotation, and proper storage. Monitor food cost, waste, purchasing, labor, and overtime. Maintain food safety and sanitation standards, including temperature logs, labeling, cleaning, and health-department requirements. Create kitchen schedules; participate in hiring; train new employees; and provide ongoing coaching and accountability. Coordinate with front-of-house management to support smooth service and resolve operational issues. Keep the kitchen and its equipment organized and in working order, and report repair needs. Collaborate with ownership on monthly specials, recipe development, execution, and costing. What we're looking for Management experience in a breakfast and lunch kitchen and a fast-casual restaurant is required. Strong leadership, organization, food-safety knowledge, and cost awareness. Clear communication, reliability, and a sense of urgency during service. A willingness to work hands-on alongside the team. Availability to work weekends and holidays . If you take pride in a well-run kitchen and enjoy building a strong team, we'd like to hear from you.

Pay:

From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Paid time off Paid training

Work Location:

In person