Frankston – Full Time Kitchen Manager

YOMG; Frankston; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals while working

Professional development and career-op

Supportive, energetic workplace

Job summary

YOMG Mornington in Frankston is seeking a Full Time Kitchen Manager to lead the day-to-day back of house operations, ensure safety and profitability, and deliver high-quality food and service.

You will coach and roster the team, monitor labour and food costs, maintain stock control and FIFO, and collaborate with Head Office to implement promotions and improvements. A hands-on leader with excellence in communication will thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large teams in quick-service restaurant environments.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, stock control, labour management and kitchen operations.
• Hands-on, self-motivated and solutions-focused approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn and uphold YOMG standards.
• Customer-focused mindset with genuine hospitality passion.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily back of house operations to maintain food quality and operational performance.
• Lead, supervise, coach and develop team members to meet standards and objectives.
• Conduct performance reviews and implement performance-management procedures.
• Recruit, onboard, train and roster team members within budgets.
• Monitor labour costs, productivity and roster efficiency.
• Manage inventory, stock control, stocktakes and FIFO rotation.
• Minimise waste and manage food costs with effective controls.
• Ensure compliance with food-safety, WHS, security and company requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and condition of back of house areas and equipment.
• Monitor sales, labour costs, food costs and productivity indicators.
• Investigate and resolve customer feedback and operational issues.
• Complete reports, audits and compliance records on time.
• Implement company initiatives, promotions and system updates.
• Liaise with suppliers, contractors and Head Office for venue operations.
• Support growth initiatives and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Communication

Time management

Team development

Labour management

Customer focus

Self-motivation

Interpersonal skills

Job description

YOMG Frankston is now seeking a Full Time Kitchen Manager!

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Availability to work 38 hours per week across a five-day roster.
• Flexibility to work days, nights and weekends as required.
• Experience in back of house or kitchen operations within a quick-service restaurant environment.
• Proven experience leading, developing and building large teams.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, stock control, labour management and kitchen operations.
• A hands-on, self-motivated and solutions-focused approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• A trustworthy and dependable approach, supported by excellent references.
• A willingness to learn, develop and uphold YOMG's standards.
• A customer-focused mindset.
• A genuine passion for hospitality, quality food and exceptional service.
• The drive to grow professionally and pursue internal career opportunities.

About the role

As Kitchen Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and performance of the venue's back of house operations. You will lead and develop your team, maintain operational excellence and ensure the kitchen operates safely, efficiently and profitably in accordance with YOMG's standards. You will also be accountable for consistently delivering excellent food quality and supporting an exceptional customer experience.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily back of house operations to maintain excellent food quality, service and operational performance.
• Lead, supervise, coach and develop team members to achieve company standards and business objectives.
• Manage team performance, conduct performance reviews and implement performance-management procedures when required.
• Recruit, onboard, train and roster team members in line with operational requirements and labour budgets.
• Monitor labour costs, productivity and roster efficiency.
• Manage inventory, ordering, stock control, stocktakes and FIFO stock rotation.
• Implement effective controls to minimise waste and manage food costs.
• Ensure compliance with food-safety, workplace health and safety, security, employment and company requirements.
• Maintain the cleanliness, presentation and condition of back of house areas, equipment and facilities.
• Monitor key operational and financial indicators, including sales, labour costs, food costs and productivity.
• Investigate and resolve customer feedback, complaints and operational issues.
• Complete operational reports, audits, compliance records and administrative tasks accurately and on time.
• Implement company initiatives, promotions, procedures and system updates.
• Liaise with suppliers, contractors and Head Office to support effective venue operations.
• Support business-growth initiatives and contribute to continuous operational improvement.

What’s in it for you?

• Free meals while working.
• Genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A supportive, energetic and people-focused workplace.

You will report to YOMG's Multi-Site and State Managers.

If you are an experienced hospitality leader excited by this opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

YOMG pays in accordance with the Fast Food Industry Award.