Kitchen Manager

Silverspot Cinemas; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free movie passes, popcorn, and soda

Paid holidays, vacation, and sickLeave

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Silverspot Cinemas is seeking a talented Kitchen Manager to lead our back-of-house operations, inspire our culinary team, and deliver exceptional quality with every dish. You will oversee day-to-day kitchen activities, manage inventory and costs, and ensure food safety compliance.

The role requires hands-on leadership, 5+ years in BOH management and cooking in a full-service environment, plus relevant certifications. Evening and weekend work is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience leading BOH teams in a full-service restaurant.
• Minimum 5 years’ cooking experience in a full-service environment.
• ServSafe Manager or other nationally recognized food service certification.
• Strong understanding of cost control, inventory management, and forecasting.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Lead, train, and develop BOH staff including sous chefs, line cooks, and dishwashers.
• Conduct weekly planning, including ordering, scheduling, and prep planning.
• Ensure recipe adherence, food quality, and consistency of all dishes.
• Maintain proper inventory processes, cost control, and waste tracking.
• Ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards.
• Oversee administrative requirements including certifications, timecards, and reporting.
• Work collaboratively with the General Manager, Corporate Chef, and Operations team.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Cost control

Inventory management

Scheduling

Coaching and training

Problem solving

Food safety

Team development

Quality assurance

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary degree or certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

R365

PowerBi

Vista

Job description

Join the Silverspot Cinema Culinary Team!

We’re seeking a talented and driven Kitchen Manager to lead our back-of-house operations, inspire our culinary team, and deliver exceptional quality with every dish that leaves our kitchen. If you’re passionate about food, leadership, and creating memorable guest experiences, this is the role for you!

What You’ll Do

As our Kitchen Manager, you will oversee the full culinary operation, ensuring smooth execution, high-quality food production, and compliance with food safety standards. You will:

• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment
• Lead, train, and develop BOH staff including sous chefs, line cooks, and dishwashers
• Conduct weekly planning, including ordering, scheduling, and prep planning
• Ensure recipe adherence, food quality, and consistency of all dishes
• Maintain proper inventory processes, cost control, and waste tracking
• Ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards
• Oversee administrative requirements including certifications, timecards, and reporting
• Work collaboratively with the General Manager, Corporate Chef, and Operations team

What We’re Looking For

• A strong, hands-on leader with a passion for culinary excellence and team development. Success in this role means running an efficient, organized, and high-performing kitchen that consistently delivers great food and service.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience leading BOH teams in a full-service restaurant
• Minimum 5 years’ cooking experience in a full-service environment
• High School Diploma required; culinary degree or certification preferred
• ServSafe Manager or other nationally recognized food service certification
• Strong understanding of cost control, inventory management, and forecasting
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Culinary expertise
• Food safety and sanitation
• Operational and inventory management
• Regulatory compliance
• Technology: Microsoft Suite, R365, PowerBi, Vista
• Menu execution & culinary presentation
• Scheduling, planning, and prioritizing
• Coaching, training, and performance management
• Problem-solving in fast-paced environments
• Cost control and invoice management
• High attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure
• Stand for long periods (up to 10 hours)
• Bend, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Work in a hot, fast-paced kitchen environment
• Free movie passes, popcorn, and soda
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (for full-time roles)
• Varies by business needs
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Why You'll Love Working With Us

You’ll be part of a dynamic culinary team that values creativity, quality, and teamwork. At Silverspot Cinema, great food is part of the show, and you’ll play a key role in bringing it to life!

Ready to lead our kitchen with passion and excellence?

Silverspot Cinema is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify.