Kitchen Manager

Brief description 

Kitchen Manager responsibilities include supervising the food prep and cooking, maintaining a fully stocked kitchen inventory and complying with safety and cleanliness standards. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen staff and coordinate food orders.
• Supervise food prep and cooking.
• Check food packaging and temperature.
• Schedule kitchen staff shifts.
• Order food supplies and kitchen equipment, as needed.
• Train kitchen staff on prep work and food packaging techniques.
• Store food products in compliance with safety practices (e.g. in refrigerators).
• Keep weekly and monthly cost reports.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen area.
   

Requirements and Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Kitchen Manager, Restaurant Manager or Head Chef.
• Hands-on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredients.
• Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Conflict management abilities.
• Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced work environment.
• Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends.
• Certification from a culinary school or degree in Restaurant Management is a plus.
   

Perks & Benefits

• Casual dress code
• Personal development opportunities