Culinary Operations Manager

Southern Foodservice Management; Artesia (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Foodservice Management is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to oversee daily kitchen activities, train staff, aid in purchasing, and ensure cost control. The role requires adherence to menu standards, the Food Code, HACCP, ServSafe, and our internal standards, policies, and procedures.

This position emphasizes teamwork and strong leadership. You will work with cooks to maintain kitchen organization, sanitation, and inventory while controlling costs and waste.

Qualifications

• Formal culinary training or equivalent experience.
• Restaurant/contract dining experience preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of food and beverage operations.
• Strong leadership and management abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with food safety standards and Army regulations is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance to kitchen staff regarding food preparation and presentation.
• Oversee and organize kitchen ordering, storage, and issuance.
• Maintain FIFO rotation and proper dating for quality assurance.
• Train new kitchen staff on standards.
• Manage food purchasing records, waste reduction, and budgeting.
• Involve in product inventory and supply management.
• Supervise all food preparation to ensure quality and standards.
• Collaborate with cooks to maintain organization, training, and staffing.
• Support sanitation programs and maintain logs for temperature and sanitation.
• Maintain sanitation buckets, labeling, and daily cleaning in kitchens.
• Ensure storage units meet standards and are well managed.
• Coordinate with management on supply ordering, budget, and kitchen efficiency.

Skills

Culinary training

Restaurant/contract dining experience

Food & beverage knowledge

Leadership & management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Food safety/health regulations

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Job description

Southern Foodservice Management is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to oversee daily kitchen activities, train staff, aid in purchasing, and ensure cost control. The role requires adherence to menu standards, the Food Code, HACCP, ServSafe, and our internal standards, policies, and procedures.

This position emphasizes teamwork and strong leadership. You will work with cooks to maintain kitchen organization, sanitation, and inventory while controlling costs and waste.