Creative Kitchen Manager: Lead Menu, Build Your Team

Owyhee Tavern; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly tip out

Shift meal

Job summary

The Tavern at Eagle Island in Idaho is seeking a creative, hardworking Kitchen Manager to take control of the kitchen, build a team, and design menus that showcase high‑quality ingredients.

You will manage prep schedules, place orders, train and motivate staff, handle inventory, write the kitchen schedule, interview and hire, and communicate progress with the General Manager. The role offers flexibility and room to shape the dining experience.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a cook or line lead.
• Skilled in operating kitchen equipment.
• Knowledge of sanitation procedures.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and make quick decisions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a sanitized, organized kitchen and prep stations.
• Prepare workstations, manage equipment, and check ingredient quality.
• Create and implement kitchen schedules; train and motivate staff.
• Order supplies, manage inventory, and rotate stock.
• Interview and hire candidates to grow the team.

Skills

Cook

Team leadership

Communication

Organization

Education

Culinary school

Culinary experience

Job description

The Tavern at Eagle Island in Idaho is seeking a creative, hardworking Kitchen Manager to take control of the kitchen, build a team, and design menus that showcase high‑quality ingredients.

You will manage prep schedules, place orders, train and motivate staff, handle inventory, write the kitchen schedule, interview and hire, and communicate progress with the General Manager. The role offers flexibility and room to shape the dining experience.