Aspiring Kitchen Manager | Training & Leadership Path

Parker Management; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker's Kitchen in South Carolina is seeking a Kitchen Manager in Training to support daily kitchen operations under the Kitchen Manager. You will help with leadership development, inventory control, and maintaining Parker's high standards.

You will cover Kitchen Managers as needed to gain hands-on experience, while learning to lead teams, manage costs, and ensure food safety. This role emphasizes growth into a full Kitchen Manager position within Parker's Kitchen network.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of management experience in food service operations or demonstrated experience in food service operations with Parker's.
• Must be at least 16 years of age upon hire date.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Completion of Food Safety Certification within the first month of employment is required.
• Completion of a skills-based certification within the first 120 days of employment is mandatory.
• Kitchen Managers in Training must be able to work varied hours, days, and shifts as needed by the employer due to business circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers and employees in a respectful, courteous manner, fostering a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
• Speak honestly and act with integrity, upholding company values at all times.
• Conduct weekly inventory counts and generate cost of sales reports.
• Manage and audit inventory levels to ensure they align with the budget.
• Collaborate with the Kitchen Manager to assist in managing labor costs by scheduling employees according to the approved labor budget.
• Assist the Kitchen Manager in enforcing the Safety and Health Policy to maintain a safe and compliant environment.
• Stock food and beverage areas with products and supplies to ensure in stock conditions at all times.
• Prepare all made to order food and/or beverages according to recipe or customer specifications.
• Ensure safe food handling procedures are maintained at all times.
• Work alongside the Kitchen Manager with communicating procedures, promotions, and new products to employees to ensure smooth operations.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the overall success of the department.
• Foster a collaborative learning environment by sharing expertise and assisting in the development of others.

Skills

Food service management

Leadership

Customer service

Inventory management

Food safety

Job description

Parker's Kitchen in South Carolina is seeking a Kitchen Manager in Training to support daily kitchen operations under the Kitchen Manager. You will help with leadership development, inventory control, and maintaining Parker's high standards.

You will cover Kitchen Managers as needed to gain hands-on experience, while learning to lead teams, manage costs, and ensure food safety. This role emphasizes growth into a full Kitchen Manager position within Parker's Kitchen network.