Kitchen Manager The Old Spaghetti Factory - 3.5 Lynnwood, WA Job Details Full-time $60,255 - $70,655 a year 3 hours ago Benefits Paid training AD&D insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Qualifications Food and beverage product quality management Food quality maintenance Kitchen health and safety standards Regulatory inspections Recipe adherence Communication with suppliers Food service purchasing Establishing vendor partnerships as a food service manager Food service health code compliance Food service workstation cleanliness Team leadership Safety regulations Staff scheduling Food portioning Equipment troubleshooting Routine inspections Team scheduling Mid-level Accurate transaction records management Supervising experience Kitchen cost control Financial records management Inventory tracking for food cost management Task prioritization Hospitality industry experience Team training Industry trends Financial record maintenance Kitchen staff training Mentoring Full Job Description The Old Spaghetti Factory has an Immediate Opening for a Kitchen Manager to Join our Team! The Kitchen Manager is responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations, ensuring the efficient and smooth functioning of the culinary process. The primary focus is to maintain high-quality standards, manage a team of kitchen staff, and collaborate with other departments to deliver exceptional culinary experiences to guests.

What You Will Do:

Supervise, train, motivate and mentor kitchen staff utilizing positive leadership skills. Schedule and organize shifts to ensure adequate coverage and optimal productivity. Promote effective communication and teamwork among kitchen staff and other departments. Ensure adherence to standardized recipes, portion sizes, and food preparation techniques to maintain consistent food quality. Monitor food inventory levels, place orders, and manage food costs to maximize profitability. Conduct regular inspections of food products, equipment, and storage areas to maintain cleanliness, safety, and hygiene standards. Oversee food preparation, cooking, and presentation processes to meet customer expectations and maintain timely service. Ensure health and safety regulations, including food handling, sanitation, and workplace safety protocols are achieved. Maintain accurate records of inventory, invoices, and receipts to facilitate accounting and financial reporting. Establish and maintain relationships with food suppliers and negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery schedules.

About You:

Prior experience as a kitchen manager, sous chef, or similar supervisory role in a restaurant in the hospitality industry. In-depth knowledge of food preparation techniques, culinary trends, food safety regulations, managing budgets, cost control and optimizing resources. Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills to effectively manage a diverse kitchen team and collaborate with other departments. Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Familiarity with kitchen equipment, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Strong focus on accuracy and precision to ensure consistency and quality in every dish prepared. Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively as part of a team, supporting and assisting colleagues as needed. Ability to lift 40lbs and continuously stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Benefits When Joining Our Team:

Paid training, Weekly pay Career advancement opportunities Discounted meals during shifts Medical, Dental & Vision benefits in accordance with Affordable Care Act 401(K) for those who meet eligibility requirements Employee Assistance Program, 24/7 Well-Being Advisor Prescription Savings Credit, Housing & Debt Counseling services ESG Adviser Life Insurance & AD&D Insurance Verizon Wireless discount

Paid Time Off About Us:

The Old Spaghetti Factory was established in 1969 by Guss and Sally Dussin and remains a family-owned and operated company proudly serving fresh, delicious food and excellent service for our guests to enjoy! The OSF family of Team Members extends over 40 locations nationwide. We believe in teamwork, positive leadership and a true sense of belonging for all our Team Members. Come join the OSF family! We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all team members. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply. The Old Spaghetti Factory offers reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. Job posting runs continuously until position is filled.