Kitchen Manager

Los2potrillos; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Los2potrillos is seeking a proactive Kitchen Manager to oversee kitchen operations, ensuring quality food preparation and team performance. The successful candidate will manage inventory, maintain food safety standards, and foster a positive kitchen culture, offering ample opportunity for professional growth.

Benefits

401(k)

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Experienced leader in kitchen management across diverse operations.
• Strong understanding of inventory control and food safety protocols.
• Ability to recruit, train, and lead kitchen staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all back-of-house operations ensuring quality and compliance.
• Manage inventory, employee scheduling, and maintain sanitation standards.
• Collaborate with management to optimize kitchen efficiency and service.

Skills

Team Leadership

Inventory Management

Food Safety Compliance

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Kitchen Manager Role Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
  
  
  

Kitchen Manager Role Description

Reports To: Director of Culinary Operations and Development

Classification: Full-Time, Hourly or Salaried (based on location)

The Kitchen Manager at Los Dos Potrillos is a proactive and experienced leader responsible for overseeing all back-of-house operations. This role ensures smooth daily execution, food safety compliance, effective team management, and collaboration with the front-of-house. The Kitchen Manager plays a critical part in developing a positive kitchen culture, driving team performance, and maintaining the highest standards of quality, cleanliness, and service.

Core Values

• Respect: We treat our guests, community, and the restaurant itself with dignity, care, and consideration, ensuring we honor the space and environment in which we work.
• Integrity: We uphold honesty and transparency, doing what’s right even when no one is watching.
• Safety: We prioritize the well-being of our team and guests by maintaining the highest standards of health and safety.
• Excellence: We strive for exceptional quality and service in everything we do, always aiming to exceed expectations.
  
  
  

Kitchen Manager Responsibilities

• Inventory Management: Conduct weekly and monthly inventory counts, and maintain accurate records of usage and waste.
• Ordering and Receiving: Place vendor orders based on inventory levels and prep lists. Inspect all deliveries for quality, accuracy, and freshness.
• Line Checks: Perform line checks twice daily before service, ensuring all stations are stocked, clean, and within temperature standards.
• Scheduling and Labor Management:
• Create and manage weekly kitchen schedules to ensure proper staffing.
• Monitor labor costs and optimize kitchen efficiency.
• Food Cost Control: Monitor portioning, prep yields, and food waste. Collaborate with the Director of Culinary Operations and Development to stay within food cost goals and reduce controllable expenses.
• Health Department Standards: Ensure daily compliance with sanitation, labeling, and safe holding temperatures. Maintain prep logs, cooling logs, and cleaning checklists.
• Team Leadership and Development:
• Recruit, interview, and onboard new kitchen team members.
• Train staff on recipes, safety procedures, and kitchen protocols.
• Address and resolve employee issues in a professional and constructive manner.
• Set a positive tone and lead by example on the floor.
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Collaborate with front-of-house and management teams to ensure smooth service.
• Keep the Director of Culinary Operations and Development informed of any kitchen concerns.
• Participate in pre-shift meetings and communicate prep goals and expectations.
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Restaurants

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