Executive Kitchen Operations Manager

LOGAN; Spanish Fort (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LOGAN is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee the entire kitchen operation in Spanish Fort, AL. You will lead kitchen staff, manage inventory and purchasing, ensure health and safety compliance, and drive cost control and revenue growth while maintaining high customer satisfaction.

The role requires culinary education and restaurant management experience, with a focus on teamwork, training, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Culinary education preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years restaurant experience required.
• Minimum of 1 year restaurant management experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of sales figures and food costs.
• Working knowledge of all restaurant equipment including knives, slicer, mixer, salamander, stoves, ovens, Hobart, and broiler.
• Ability to work and communicate well with guests, subordinates, and management.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to problem solve and work independently.
• Deliver superior service and maximize customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Perform line checks with management team on a daily basis to check food plating and temperature.
• Interview, hire, evaluate, reward and discipline/discharge kitchen personnel as appropriate.
• Schedule kitchen employees in conjunction with business forecasts and predetermined budget on a weekly basis.
• Control food cost by establishing purchasing specifications, storeroom requisitions systems, product storage requirements, standardization recipes and waste control procedures.
• Meet all health department standards for safe food handling.
• Train, motivate, and mentor team members by providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to foster a positive work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Food safety

Staff management

Cost control

Customer service

Education

Culinary education preferred

Tools

Hobart

Slicer

Mixer

Salamander

Stoves

Ovens

Job description

LOGAN is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee the entire kitchen operation in Spanish Fort, AL. You will lead kitchen staff, manage inventory and purchasing, ensure health and safety compliance, and drive cost control and revenue growth while maintaining high customer satisfaction.

The role requires culinary education and restaurant management experience, with a focus on teamwork, training, and operational excellence.