Culinary Operations GM | Guest Experience & Growth

Taste Buds Kitchen - Rocky River; Rocky River (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Training & development

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Sales Based Bonus

Job summary

Taste Buds Kitchen is seeking a General Manager to lead day-to-day operations, drive sales, and manage staff in our Kitchen Studio. You will create an exceptional client experience, supervise classes, events, and camps, and model strong leadership for a motivated team.

The role requires hands-on management, a passion for culinary education, and the ability to coordinate with clients and guests across ages 2–99 in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a food-service or events environment.
• Ability to instruct classes, camps and parties for ages 2–99.
• Excellent customer service and leadership skills.
• Experience working in an events business.
• 1–3 years in a management position.
• Culinary education or equivalent experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Open availability including nights and weekends.
• Instruct classes, camps and parties for ages 2–99; engage guests and teach cooking skills.
• Provide customer service to ensure a great experience.
• Maintain quality control across classes, staff, and facilities.
• Assist in hiring, training, scheduling, and developing the team.
• Oversee operations, policies and branding; ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Support sales inquiries and achieve sales goals.
• Maintain a positive social media presence and brand image.
• Track monthly sales, payroll, and expenses; manage costs.
• Maintain cleanliness and branding standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Leadership

Recruiting

Training

People management

Education

Culinary education

Job description

Taste Buds Kitchen is seeking a General Manager to lead day-to-day operations, drive sales, and manage staff in our Kitchen Studio. You will create an exceptional client experience, supervise classes, events, and camps, and model strong leadership for a motivated team.

The role requires hands-on management, a passion for culinary education, and the ability to coordinate with clients and guests across ages 2–99 in a fast-paced environment.