Cafe Kitchen Manager: Hands-On Ops & Team Lead

Urban Air Adventure Parks; Mississippi; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Air Adventure Parks is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee the Urban Air Café operations and guide the performance of Team Members in a fast-paced, guest‑facing environment. You will cook, prepare and serve food, maintain standards, manage inventory, and train staff to deliver the consistently high quality expected at Urban Air venues.

This hands-on role requires urgency, teamwork and strong interpersonal skills to ensure guest satisfaction while upholding safety and hygiene standards

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred.
• 2+ years of F&B experience (quick service or restaurant).
• 1–3 years of management experience in hospitality preferred; ServSafe or equivalent certification required or willing to attain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Support the proper execution of all processes, systems and standards.
• Ensure all deliveries are received correctly and logged.
• Maintain effective inventory control, storage, and rotation to minimize wastage.
• Manage the Café Team, ensuring they always work to the expected standards.
• Adhere to scheduled shifts and is willing to stay beyond when business or circumstances dictate.
• Train Café staff in preparing the full menu and the front of house staff in preparing drinks and ready-to-eat foods to the consistently high standard required.
• Set a high standard and good example for Café staff regarding punctuality, attendance and attitude and ensure these standards are always maintained.
• Set a high standard and good example for Café staff regarding cleanliness and hygiene, including a regular deep clean schedule.
• Maintain a clear, well-organized and easy-to-access Café
• Handle guest concerns regarding the Café
• Participate in regular staff meetings and training as and when required
• Other duties as tasked by General Manager

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Job description

Urban Air Adventure Parks is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee the Urban Air Café operations and guide the performance of Team Members in a fast-paced, guest‑facing environment. You will cook, prepare and serve food, maintain standards, manage inventory, and train staff to deliver the consistently high quality expected at Urban Air venues.

This hands-on role requires urgency, teamwork and strong interpersonal skills to ensure guest satisfaction while upholding safety and hygiene standards