KITCHEN MANAGER

The Brass Tap - California; California (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal Perks

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Brass Tap - California is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee all kitchen operations, ensure food quality and safety, and lead a team to deliver a great dining experience.

You will manage staff, inventory, and costs while coordinating with the GM and FOH to maintain smooth service and high guest satisfaction. Strong leadership and culinary knowledge are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team and coordinating with FOH/GM
• Strong communication and leadership abilities
• Solid knowledge of culinary techniques and menu execution
• Proven organizational skills and problem-solving under pressure
• In-depth understanding of food safety regulations and sanitation practices

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations and ensure food quality and safety.
• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise kitchen staff; enforce standards.
• Manage inventory, order supplies, and control food costs.
• Maintain cleaning standards and sanitary conditions at all times.
• Coordinate with GM/AGMs and front-of-house to ensure smooth service.
• Drive efficiency by optimizing workflow and resolving issues on the spot.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Culinary Knowledge

Organization

Problem-Solving

Food Safety & Sanitation

Job description

Benefits:

• Meal Perks
• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule

KITCHEN MANAGER

Oversees all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, safety, and efficiency. Manage staff, maintain inventory, and contribute to the overall dining experience. Key responsibilities include supervising food preparation, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, managing inventory, keeping cleaning standards at all times, and coordinating with other staff.

Hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising kitchen staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment. Enforces kitchen and personnel standards.

Ensuring food preparation meets quality standards, enforcing food safety regulations (including proper labeling, storage and handling), and maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen at all times.

Being cost effective by monitoring inventory levels, ordering supplies, minimizing waste, and managing food costs.

Managing the workflow in the kitchem, optimizing processes and resolving issues on the spot that may arise.

Coordinating with the GM, AGMs and FOH to ensure smooth service and positive guests experience.

Contributing to the overall success of The Brass Tap and making it the team's favorite place to work.

Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Leadership & Communication
• Culinary Knowledge
• Organization and Problem-Solving Skills
• Financial Acumen
• Food Safety and Sanitation

Salary range depends on experience.