A Restaurant or Food Service Manager oversees daily operations at a restaurant or an institution that serves meals such as a college or hospital. Hires, trains and supervises food service workers, manages meal and work schedules, supervises supply orders, food preparation and the quality of food and service, and monitors compliance with health regulations.
Kitchen Manager Primos Cafe Lakeland - 3.5 Flowood, MS Job Details Full-time 17 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Kitchen health and safety standards Food service health code compliance Profit & loss Supervising experience Food safety sanitizing procedures Inventory tracking for food cost management Managing kitchen staff Restaurant cost management Training Profit and loss analysis Hospitality management Full Job Description Kitchen Manager Kitchen Manager Position Name Primos Cafe Lakeland Company At a Glance Here is some basic information about this
Position:
Position Location Flowood, MS Job Type Full Time Remote Type Onsite Job Description Kitchen Manager - Primos Cafe Lakeland Location- Lakeland , MS Primos Cafe is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead the back-of-house operations. This dynamic role oversees all aspects of food preparation, foodservice, catering/banquet events, and lounge service — all while upholding the highest operational and sanitation standards.
Position Overview:
As the Kitchen Manager , you will play a key leadership role in delivering exceptional dining experiences for guests. You'll have the opportunity to create a fun and innovative menu, manage a talented kitchen team, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations — all while keeping a close eye on food cost control, inventory, and sanitation compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee daily back-of-house operations including food preparation, service lines, and catering events. Develop and maintain creative, high-quality menus Train, mentor, and supervise both front-of-house and back-of-house team members. Monitor and maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in all kitchen and service areas. Manage inventory, food costs, and kitchen labor to stay within budgetary guidelines. Review and analyze P&L statements to identify opportunities for efficiency and cost savings. Foster a positive, team-oriented work environment.
Qualifications:
Minimum 3 years of management or supervisory experience in a full-service restaurant or similar. Proven ability to train and lead both FOH and BOH staff. Strong understanding of food safety standards and sanitation practices. Experience with inventory management, budgeting, and analyzing P&L statements. Excellent organizational and communication skills. A passion for hospitality and innovation in food service. MMI fosters a worker environment that is inclusive as well as diverse, where our team members can be themselves. MMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Benefits Our company is proud to offer the following benefits to our em Milestone Service Awards Access to Pay During the Pay Period Paid Holidays Health Insurance 401k with Employer Match Paid Time Off (PTO) Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Mental Health Benefits Disability Insurance
