Hotel Kitchen Manager - Lead, Train & Deliver Quality

Parable Hospitality; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Hilton Team Member Rates

Opportunities to connect, give back, &

Job summary

The Wayfarer DTLA, located in downtown Los Angeles, is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring top-tier food quality and guest experiences while maintaining a well-run, profitable kitchen. You’ll work hands-on with cooks, training them to meet high standards and coordinating with hotel and restaurant teams to deliver exceptional service.

The role requires 1+ year in a similar kitchen leadership role, strong cooking and presentation skills, and experience in

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a similar kitchen leadership role within a hotel or restaurant.
• Strong food preparation, cooking, and presentation skills across all kitchen stations.
• Experience supervising, training, and developing kitchen team members.
• Understanding of food and labor cost control, forecasting, and inventory management.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen sanitation, food safety, and health department standards.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, delegate, and make timely decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and team leadership skills.
• Ability to address performance issues and follow through on expectations.
• Dependable, hands-on, and willing to jump in wherever needed.
• English-speaking or bilingual.
• Culinary school experience preferred
• Hospitality or restaurant management experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and ensure food is prepared and presented to the highest standards.
• Supervise, train, coach, and support cooks and other kitchen team members.
• Plan staffing and food production based on business levels, schedules, and forecasted needs.
• Monitor food quality, portioning, presentation, and consistency.
• Order food and supplies based on anticipated needs while managing inventory responsibly.
• Manage food costs and contribute to the financial performance of the department.
• Inspect kitchen, storage, and walk-in areas to ensure cleanliness, organization, and proper equipment operation.
• Maintain strong sanitation practices and compliance with health department standards.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is properly maintained and communicate repair or maintenance needs.
• Delegate work effectively and follow up on performance and standards.
• Recognize strong performance and help create a positive, motivated kitchen culture.
• Communicate daily priorities, updates, and operational needs with the management team and other departments.
• Step in wherever needed to support the restaurant and hotel team

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food preparation

Team supervision

Forecasting & inventory

Food safety & sanitation

Communication

Bilingual

Education

Culinary school training

Job description

The Wayfarer DTLA, located in downtown Los Angeles, is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring top-tier food quality and guest experiences while maintaining a well-run, profitable kitchen. You’ll work hands-on with cooks, training them to meet high standards and coordinating with hotel and restaurant teams to deliver exceptional service.

The role requires 1+ year in a similar kitchen leadership role, strong cooking and presentation skills, and experience in