Kitchen Manager

Job Description

Job Summary

Our restaurant is looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to help oversee daily operations. In this role, you oversee the kitchen and other back-of-house staff. As part of your staff management responsibilities, you hire and train new employees, complete the weekly schedule, and ensure compliance with food safety regulations. You also place food and beverage orders, working with staff to reduce food waste. Applicants must have experience working in a high-volume kitchen, preferably in a fine dining environment. Applicants with bilingual communication skills are strongly preferred.

Kitchen Manager Duties and Responsibilities

Hire and train kitchen employees

Oversee schedule of kitchen employees

Help oversee daily restaurant operations

Manage food inventory, placing food and beverage orders as needed

Work with staff to reduce food waste

Ensure compliance with food safety regulations

Kitchen Manager Requirements and Qualifications

Culinary degree or training a plus

Experience working in a high-volume restaurant kitchen is required

Prior restaurant management roles preferred

Bilingual communication skills strongly preferred (English/Spanish)

Organizational and time management skills

Full-time