About the RoleChaka s Plantbaed Cafe is a whole-food plant-based concept opening in Serenbe, Georgia one of the most intentional wellness communities in the Southeast. We are looking for a hands-on Kitchen Manager who leads by doing. This is a small, high-quality operation. Everyone cooks. The Kitchen Manager sets the standard for execution, consistency, and culture in the kitchen. This role also carries responsibility for community relationships, catering coordination, and building the business beyond the four walls of the cafe. This is a working kitchen lead role. Candidates must have active line cooking experience and be comfortable working the line daily alongside the team. Management experience alone without hands-on kitchen experience will not be considered.

What You ll DoLead and work the line alongside your team every shift this is a hands-on roleOversee menu execution, portion control, food quality, and plating standardsTrain and develop the kitchen teamManage kitchen inventory, ordering, and PAR levelsCoordinate and execute specialty vendor pickups several vendors do not deliver and require designated in-person pickup runs specialty food itemsEnsure food safety compliance ServSafe Food Manager Certification requiredCoordinate catering orders and manage catering contracts and executionBuild and maintain community outreach relationships schools, corporate accounts, local organizations, and event partnershipsMaintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen at all timesUphold brand standards on every plate, every shiftWhat We re Looking For3+ years kitchen management experience in fast-casual, caf , or restaurant environmentExperience in catering coordination and catering contract managementCommunity outreach experience school programs, corporate accounts, or institutional partnerships strongly preferredServSafe Food Manager Certification (or willing to obtain before start)Strong leadership you lead by example, not just by titleOpenness to whole-food plant-based cooking plant-based lifestyle not requiredRequirementsValid Georgia Food Handler CertificateServSafe Food Manager CertificationBackground check requiredSigned Confidentiality & Non-Replication AgreementMinimum 2 years active line cooking experienceKitchen management or lead experience preferredPlant-based, vegan, or health food experience a plus