Culinary Operations Manager

Hooky Entertainment; Homestead (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

Es Vedra Cinemas is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead all culinary operations, supervise the kitchen team, and ensure timely, high-quality dining experiences for guests across busy periods. You will manage staffing, food costs, and safety standards while driving performance, training, and collaboration with the broader management team.

The role requires a hospitality management background, at least 3 years in F&B management, and ServSafe certification; bilingual Spanish/English is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of hospitality management or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of F&B management experience.
• Must have state alcohol certification and ServSafe Manager cert.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
• Availability to work nights, holidays, weekends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations during busy periods.
• Ensure food quality with line checks and tastings.
• Manage food cost, labor cost, and inventory.
• Maintain safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
• Handle scheduling and forecast staffing needs.
• Develop and train kitchen staff.
• Collaborate with management to promote team morale.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Decision making

Guest relations

Problem solving

Team development

Multitasking

Education

Hospitality Management degree

ServSafe Manager

Alcohol certification

Bilingual Spanish/English

Job description

Es Vedra Cinemas is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead all culinary operations, supervise the kitchen team, and ensure timely, high-quality dining experiences for guests across busy periods. You will manage staffing, food costs, and safety standards while driving performance, training, and collaboration with the broader management team.

The role requires a hospitality management background, at least 3 years in F&B management, and ServSafe certification; bilingual Spanish/English is preferred.