Executive Kitchen Manager

Craft Food Halls; Wellesley (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading culinary establishment in Wellesley, Massachusetts is seeking an Executive Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure adherence to company brand standards. The ideal candidate will be passionate, organized, and possess excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include managing kitchen processes, conducting inspections, and training team members. This role requires multitasking and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality and compliance with food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Understanding of kitchen operations and cooking techniques.
• Ability to read and understand financial reports.
• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations adhering to brand standards.
• Manage sanitary inspections and maintain storage standards.
• Train team members on kitchen processes and menu builds.

Skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Organization

Interpersonal communications

Effective information conveyance

Motivating and directing people

Online ordering

Problem solving

Accountability

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Executive Kitchen Manager oversees daily kitchen operations while adhering to company brand standards. The role requires passion, integrity, and knowledge, and embodies and promotes Love, Energy, and Food. Responsibilities include conducting inventory and ordering based on menu and demand, working in a fast‑paced environment, supporting team members during peak hours, and providing direction and best practices in all aspects of kitchen operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage sanitary inspections.
• Verify and correct storage and preparation of all products based on Craft Food Halls standards.
• Streamline kitchen processes to maintain prompt service times.
• Perform random quality control checks on food leaving the kitchen.
• Check and maintain hot and cold storage temperature control points.
• Supervise kitchen team members to ensure compliance with food and safety standards.
• Maintain a positive work environment for your team.
• Train team members on menu builds and standards.
• Apply corrective action and corrective training where necessary.
• Set regular cleaning and organizational standards and verify maintenance by team members.
• Conduct daily alignments with team members and management.
• Partner with the General Manager and ensure an open line of communication.
• Communicate with the General Manager about scheduling needs based on anticipated business activity.
• Execute all aspects of the CFH HACCP Plan and uphold associated responsibilities.
• Monitor and update all par levels.

Knowledge

• Kitchen operations and cooking techniques.
• Basic Google Workspace and Microsoft Office knowledge.
• Ability to read and understand financial reports while teaching team members.

Skills

• Multitasking.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Organization.
• Excellent interpersonal communications.
• Ability to convey information effectively.
• Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work.
• Ability to order using online purchasing platforms.
• Problem solving.
• Accountability.

Attributes

• Eagerness for listening to ideas, questions, and feedback.
• Eagerness for sharing ideas, asking questions, and providing feedback.
• An amiable personality and confidence interacting with people.
• Honesty, transparency, and trustworthiness.