Bluebird Kitchen Manager: Lead Team, Elevate Guest Service

kj; Kingstree (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Short & Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

100% Company Funded Pension

401K

Job summary

Kj’s Market is hiring a Bluebird Kitchen Manager to ensure effective and profitable operation of the Bluebird Kitchen/Deli/Bakery, including guest experience and menu execution. You will train and develop hosts, supervise assistants, and collaborate across departments to optimize costs and profits.

Join a family-owned grocer with a history in the Carolinas since 1922, offering weekly pay, benefits, and a pension program.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing personality.
• Ability to supervise and develop staff.
• Knowledge of kitchen, deli and bakery operations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Excellent communication and guest service skills.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Ensure sanitation and food safety standards are maintained.
• Train, coach, develop, and provide feedback to department hosts.
• Train, coach, develop, and provide feedback to Assistant Manager roles.
• Ensure hosts provide guests with high level of service.
• Collaborate with managers to drive efficiency and reduce costs.
• Ensure department financials align with budget and guest needs.
• Achieve budgeted sales, shrink, and profits for the department.
• Monitor and manage inventory to ensure quality and supply levels.
• Execute merchandising programs and weekly sales plans.
• Ensure product quality meets company standards.
• Uphold brand elements and guest experience rituals.
• Prepare, receive, order, stock, and service guests to standards.
• Create department schedules to meet business needs and labor budget.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Friendly personality

Team collaboration

Staff supervision

Customer service

Age 18+

Reading comprehension

Multitasking

Kitchen operations

Manual lifting

Mobility and stamina

Communication with management

Computer skills

Education

Food Safety Manager Certification

Job description

Kj’s Market is hiring a Bluebird Kitchen Manager to ensure effective and profitable operation of the Bluebird Kitchen/Deli/Bakery, including guest experience and menu execution. You will train and develop hosts, supervise assistants, and collaborate across departments to optimize costs and profits.

Join a family-owned grocer with a history in the Carolinas since 1922, offering weekly pay, benefits, and a pension program.