Kitchen & Deli Manager: Guest Experience & Growth

kj; Kingstree (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Short & Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

100% Company Funded Pension

401K

Job summary

Kj's Market is seeking a Bluebird Kitchen Manager to oversee the Bluebird Kitchen/Deli/Bakery department, ensuring quality service, menu execution, and team development. The role focuses on guest experiences, operations, and financial performance within a fast-paced grocery environment.

Responsibilities include training staff, maintaining sanitation, managing inventory, and aligning department goals with store budgets. A strong leader with food safety knowledge is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing personality.
• Ability to supervise people, including training and development.
• Knowledge of kitchen, deli, and bakery operations.
• Effective communication, guest service, and selling skills.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.

Responsibilities

• Ensure sanitation and food safety standards are maintained.
• Train, coach, develop, and provide feedback to department hosts.
• Ensure guests receive the level of service aligned with standards.
• Drive efficiency, reduce costs, and increase gross profit across the store.
• Manage inventory, food costs, and labor to meet budget.

Skills

Team leadership

Guest service

Communication

Training & development

Food safety knowledge

Education

Food Safety Manager Certification

Job description

Kj's Market is seeking a Bluebird Kitchen Manager to oversee the Bluebird Kitchen/Deli/Bakery department, ensuring quality service, menu execution, and team development. The role focuses on guest experiences, operations, and financial performance within a fast-paced grocery environment.

Responsibilities include training staff, maintaining sanitation, managing inventory, and aligning department goals with store budgets. A strong leader with food safety knowledge is essential for success.