Kitchen Manager

Brewfontaine LLC; Bellefontaine (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Syndicate in Bellefontaine, OH is seeking an urgent Kitchen Manager to lead the BOH team, ensure food quality, and maintain cleanliness across all kitchen areas. You will support the Executive Chef, manage prep flow, and drive efficiency while upholding safety standards.

Ideal candidates have expo/lead line cook experience, strong organizational skills, and a passion for teamwork. Nights, weekends, and holidays availability is required.

Qualifications

• Previous Expo or Lead Line Cook experience.
• Ability to lead a team in a fast paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Dependable, accountable and detail oriented.
• Passion for quality food and teamwork.
• Nights, weekends and holidays availability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate BOH staff during service.
• Act as chef in charge when the Executive Chef is off.
• Maintain a calm, organized and respectful kitchen environment.
• Assist with training, coaching and developing kitchen team members.
• Ensure dishes meet Syndicate standards for taste, presentation and portioning.
• Oversee prep line setup and service flow.
• Taste and check food throughout service for consistency.
• Help execute specials seasonal menus and catering prep.
• Ensure proper food handling storage and rotation.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all kitchen areas.
• Assist with inventory ordering and prep lists.
• Reduce waste through smart prep and portion control.
• Follow health department food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ensure kitchen staff follows proper procedures at all times.
• Assist with opening and closing duties as scheduled.

Skills

Team leadership

Time management

Organization

Attention to detail

Quality food

Commitment to teamwork

Job description

Urgent Kitchen Manager Needed at The Syndicate!

Are you looking for a dynamic work environment where your culinary skills can shine? Do you want to be part of a passionate team that values creativity and delicious food? If the answer is yes, then The Syndicate is the place for you!

The Kitchen Manager plays a key leadership role in the day-to-day operation of The Syndicate kitchen. This position supports the Executive Chef by leading the kitchen team, maintaining food quality consistency and cleanliness while helping drive efficiency, teamwork, and growth. The Kitchen Manager sets the tone in the kitchen, leads by example, and takes pride in the food we put out for our guests.

Key Responsibilities

Kitchen Leadership

• Lead and motivate BOH staff during service
• Act as chef in charge when the Executive Chef is off
• Maintain a calm, organized and respectful kitchen environment
• Assist with training, coaching and developing kitchen team members

Food Quality & Execution

• Ensure all dishes meet Syndicate standards for taste presentation and portioning
• Oversee prep line setup and service flow
• Taste and check food throughout service for consistency
• Help execute specials seasonal menus and catering prep

Operations & Organization

• Ensure proper food handling storage and rotation
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all kitchen areas
• Assist with inventory ordering and prep lists
• Reduce waste through smart prep and portion control

Compliance & Standards

• Follow all health department food safety and sanitation standards
• Ensure kitchen staff follows proper procedures at all times
• Assist with opening and closing duties as scheduled

Qualifications

• Previous Expo or Lead Line Cook experience
• Ability to lead a team in a fast paced environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Dependable accountable and detail oriented
• Passion for quality food and teamwork
• Nights weekends and holidays availability

Location: 213 South Main Street Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311

Thank you for your interest in working with us. Brewfontaine and The Syndicate are sister restaurants located next to one another in beautiful Downtown Bellefontaine, Ohio. We're glad you're here!