Hands-On Kitchen Manager: Lead & Create in a Fast Cafe

Jobtome; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Spot Cafe LLC in Saint Augustine, FL is seeking a Working Kitchen Manager who will lead our kitchen team on the front lines. This hands‑on role requires cooking, coaching staff, and maintaining smooth kitchen operations in a fast‑paced cafe environment.

You will hire, train, and supervise kitchen staff, manage prep, plating, and quality while controlling inventory, costs, and waste, all while ensuring food safety and sanitation standards are met.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in kitchen management or lead cook roles in cafe/restaurant/food service.
• Strong hands-on cooking skills and ability to work all kitchen stations.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage a kitchen team.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations; ServSafe certification or ability to obtain.
• Experience with inventory management, ordering, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations while actively working the line with staff.
• Manage food prep, cooking, and plating to ensure quality and presentation.
• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise kitchen staff.
• Monitor inventory, place orders, and control food costs and waste.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health codes.
• Collaborate with ownership to develop and update menu items.

Skills

Kitchen management

Hands-on cooking

Leadership

Food safety (ServSafe)

Inventory & cost control

Communication & organization

Job description

The Spot Cafe LLC in Saint Augustine, FL is seeking a Working Kitchen Manager who will lead our kitchen team on the front lines. This hands‑on role requires cooking, coaching staff, and maintaining smooth kitchen operations in a fast‑paced cafe environment.

You will hire, train, and supervise kitchen staff, manage prep, plating, and quality while controlling inventory, costs, and waste, all while ensuring food safety and sanitation standards are met.