Kitchen Leader: Drive Quality, Training & Team Excellence

Bottling Department; San Antonio, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Bottling Department in San Antonio, TX seeks a Kitchen Manager to uphold quality and consistency across all plates, ensuring a clean, safe, and guest-focused kitchen environment. You will lead a team, drive speed and accuracy, and partner with People & Culture on personnel actions as needed.

The role emphasizes strong food production, inventory control, and adherence to recipes and safety standards, with a focus on training and development of team members for consistent guest experiences.

Qualifications

• 2 or more years of Kitchen Management experience.
• Fundamental knowledge of all Kitchen areas (expo, grill, prep, line).
• Understand key business standards related to food, service, and atmosphere.
• Strong financial acumen and P&L accountability experience is a plus.
• Excellent computer skills and ability to adapt to new software for POS, Inventory and HR.
• Resourceful in handling assignments and solving problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen operations to ensure smooth food production and quality.
• Monitor food quality, temperature, preparation, and plating.
• Maintain knowledge of recipes and kitchen procedures to uphold standards.
• Ensure food safety and allergy awareness.
• Develop and cross-train BOH team members.
• Foster a sense of urgency and maintain cleanliness and the cleaning program.
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and menu execution.
• Conduct weekly inventory and work toward food cost goals.
• Oversee ordering of kitchen production items and staffing needs.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Food safety

Inventory management

P&L awareness

Communication

Training

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Inventory software

HR software

Job description

Bottling Department in San Antonio, TX seeks a Kitchen Manager to uphold quality and consistency across all plates, ensuring a clean, safe, and guest-focused kitchen environment. You will lead a team, drive speed and accuracy, and partner with People & Culture on personnel actions as needed.

The role emphasizes strong food production, inventory control, and adherence to recipes and safety standards, with a focus on training and development of team members for consistent guest experiences.