High-Volume Kitchen Production Lead

Workstream; Bountiful (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus program

PTO immediately

Health insurance

Meal allowance

401(k) with company match

Career growth

Referral bonus

Job summary

Chuck-A-Rama is seeking a Production Manager to lead our Back of House team, coordinating daily food preparation and production across the restaurant. You will coach staff, manage inventory, monitor costs, and maintain high standards of quality and food safety.

You will be hands-on during busy periods, ensuring recipes and procedures are followed, while training team members and overseeing equipment and sanitation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Restaurant management or kitchen leadership experience preferred.
• Commitment to food quality and consistency.
• Ability to train and develop Back of House staff.
• Strong cost and inventory management knowledge.
• ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Back of House team and oversee daily food preparation and production.
• Plan production to keep buffet stocked with fresh food during service.
• Ensure recipes and preparation standards are followed consistently.
• Monitor food quality, freshness, taste, temperature, portions and presentation.
• Be hands-on in the kitchen during peak times and train team on recipes and safety.
• Manage inventory, ordering, rotation, and proper storage.
• Monitor costs, waste, labor, and kitchen efficiency; minimize waste while keeping food available.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and food safety across kitchen areas; ensure equipment is maintained.
• Communicate with Service Manager and General Manager to keep Front and Back of House operations running smoothly.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and overall kitchen performance.
• Step into production positions as needed to support the team.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Food safety

Inventory management

Cost control

Communication

Staff training

Operations management

ServSafe

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS systems

MS Excel

Job description

Chuck-A-Rama is seeking a Production Manager to lead our Back of House team, coordinating daily food preparation and production across the restaurant. You will coach staff, manage inventory, monitor costs, and maintain high standards of quality and food safety.

You will be hands-on during busy periods, ensuring recipes and procedures are followed, while training team members and overseeing equipment and sanitation.