Kitchen Leader: Develop Teams & Elevate Guest Experience

Carlos O'Kelly's; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlos O’Kelly’s is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a busy kitchen, develop a strong culinary team, and ensure top-notch guest service. This role focuses on managing food preparation, inventory, costs, and compliance with health and safety standards.

You will work closely with a hospitality team to deliver consistent quality, mentor staff, and drive efficiency in a fast-paced casual dining environment. The position requires leadership and hands-on involvement across operations.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma and supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of personnel practices and regulations.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to manage labor costs and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all kitchen operations.
• Recruit, train and develop kitchen team.
• Provide vision, coaching, and feedback to staff.
• Ensure cleanliness, sanitation and compliance with health codes.
• Direct activities of hourly employees and schedule staff hours.
• Coordinate deliveries and manage food cost and inventory.
• Resolve customer complaints regarding food quality or service.
• Maintain guest service excellence and teamwork with hospitality staff.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Decision making

Staff training

Plan and prioritize

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Food safety

Discretion

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Carlos O’Kelly’s is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a busy kitchen, develop a strong culinary team, and ensure top-notch guest service. This role focuses on managing food preparation, inventory, costs, and compliance with health and safety standards.

You will work closely with a hospitality team to deliver consistent quality, mentor staff, and drive efficiency in a fast-paced casual dining environment. The position requires leadership and hands-on involvement across operations.