Italian Kitchen Manager & Banquets Lead

Italian Athletic Club; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Italian Athletic Club Stockton is seeking a Kitchen Manager–Chef to oversee all meal service operations, including food preparation, menu planning, inventory management, and purchasing. The ideal candidate has a passion for both traditional and modern Italian cuisine and will supervise kitchen staff while ensuring health and safety standards.

You will coordinate banquets and events, manage vendor relationships, and lead daily service with a focus on authentic Italian dishes, quality control,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a cook; lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Formal culinary training preferred but not required.
• SERV-SAFE Certification required (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Minimum of 1 years of experience cooking Italian food.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory and order supplies to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Oversee banquet and event food service, ensuring seamless coordination and exceptional quality. Prepare and cook high-quality, authentic Italian dishes.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and lead kitchen staff to deliver consistent, high quality culinary experiences.
• Estimate food requirements based on projected patron counts and place orders for food and nonfood items.
• Inspect and rotate food items to maximize freshness; discard expired products and monitor dietary needs.
• Ensure accurate deliveries, proper storage, and correct allocation of supplies for budgeting and inventory tracking.
• Maintain accurate records of food preparation standards, procedures, and safety practices.
• Ensure all kitchen and service areas meet state health department regulations for cleanliness and sanitation.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with vendors, partner agencies, customers, and volunteers.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Health Department personnel during inspections.
• Provide recommendations to the Board of Trustees regarding staff discipline, pay increases, hiring, and terminations.
• Supervise kitchen staff in daily operations and perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Kitchen management

Communication

Supervisory skills

Italian cuisine knowledge

Inventory planning

Education

High School diploma or GED

Culinary training

ServSafe certification

Job description

The Italian Athletic Club Stockton is seeking a Kitchen Manager–Chef to oversee all meal service operations, including food preparation, menu planning, inventory management, and purchasing. The ideal candidate has a passion for both traditional and modern Italian cuisine and will supervise kitchen staff while ensuring health and safety standards.

You will coordinate banquets and events, manage vendor relationships, and lead daily service with a focus on authentic Italian dishes, quality control,