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JDK Management Company is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead back-of-house operations within our Food & Beverage Operations team, partnering closely with the Restaurant General Manager. In this on-site role, you will oversee kitchen staff, scheduling, food quality, and safety while ensuring compliance with all health regulations. You'll manage inventory and cost controls, coordinate menu execution, and maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization. JDK offers a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive culture, with growth opportunities in our healthcare-focused division, where you'll contribute to impactful, patient-centric dining experiences. Responsibilities Oversee daily back-of-house operations to support restaurant goals Lead, train, and schedule kitchen staff to maintain high performance Ensure strict compliance with food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards Manage ordering, inventory, and cost control to meet budget targets Coordinate with Restaurant General Manager on menu execution and specials Maintain consistent food quality, portioning, and presentation Monitor equipment maintenance, cleanliness, and safety standards Support hiring, onboarding, and performance feedback for kitchen team Collaborate across departments to deliver patient- and guest-centric service Required Skills Kitchen operations management Staff scheduling and supervision Food safety and sanitation (HACCP) Inventory and cost control Menu execution and quality control Ordering and vendor coordination Team leadership and training Health department compliance Recipe standardization and portion control Basic budgeting and P&L awareness