is a growing catering company seeking an experienced, dependable Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen team and daily food production.
We re looking for a hands-on leader who enjoys working with people, takes pride in producing excellent food, and knows how to keep a busy kitchen organized and running smoothly someone who brings positive energy and inspires the team to do their best.
This is a working kitchen position. The Kitchen Manager cooks and produces food alongside the team every day, leading from the line rather than from an office. It s a leadership role with real room to grow alongside the company and be rewarded for contributing to its success.
ScheduleFull-time daytime position approximately 50 hours per week, with reasonable flexibility based on catering and production needs.
Our kitchen runs Sunday through Friday7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. no night shifts, no Saturdays, Friday daytime only, and closed on major holidays.
The Kitchen Manager coordinates weekly coverage with the Kitchen Supervisor according to the production schedule.
CompensationGuaranteed base salary of $65,000 per year, plus a competitive performance-based bonus plan tied to clearly defined goals in kitchen operations, operational efficiency, and company sales and growth targets.
What You ll DoLead, train, schedule, and support the kitchen team through daily operations Cook and prep daily as part of the production teamOrganize and oversee food preparation and catering productionEnsure quality, consistency, portion control, order accuracy, and presentation Maintain food-safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standardsManage inventory, product ordering, receiving, and kitchen suppliesCoordinate closely with the catering and event teams to meet production deadlines Control food and labor costs and minimize wasteIdentify and resolve production, staffing, and operational challengesWork alongside the team and step in wherever you re neededWhat You BringExperience as a Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, Chef, or in a similar kitchen leadership role Catering or high-volume food-service background preferredStrong hands-on cooking and prep skills comfortable working the line, not just running itStrong communication, leadership, and organizational skillsWorking knowledge of food-safety and sanitation practicesComposure and organization in a fast-paced environmentA positive attitude and the ability to motivate othersDependable, responsible, team-oriented, and willing to lead by exampleWhy
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growing company where positive energy, teamwork, and great food are valued with a supportive, professional work environment, a daytime schedule that protects your nights and weekends, and the opportunity to grow as we do.