Kitchen Manager

LITTLE GENERAL LLC; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Little General LLC in Columbia, MO is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead our culinary operations in a fast-paced environment. You will oversee daily kitchen activities, manage staff, control costs, and ensure top quality and safety standards.

You'll work with ownership to develop menus, monitor inventory, and optimize workflow, labor, and food costs while maintaining a motivating, collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of kitchen management or culinary leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain).
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and service execution.
• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise kitchen staff to ensure peak performance.
• Monitor food quality, presentation, and consistency to uphold company standards.
• Manage food inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships to control costs.
• Enforce food safety, sanitation, and health code compliance at all times.
• Develop and update menu items in collaboration with ownership and management.
• Track kitchen labor and food costs, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Food safety

Inventory management

Cost control

Time management

Menu development

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

About the Role:

Little General LLC is looking for a passionate and driven Kitchen Manager to lead our culinary operations in Columbia, MO. This is your opportunity to take charge of a fast-paced kitchen environment, inspire a talented team, and deliver consistently outstanding food quality. If you thrive behind the scenes and love creating a well-run kitchen, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and service execution


• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise kitchen staff to ensure peak performance


• Monitor food quality, presentation, and consistency to uphold company standards


• Manage food inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships to control costs


• Enforce food safety, sanitation, and health code compliance at all times


• Develop and update menu items in collaboration with ownership and management


• Track kitchen labor and food costs, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency

Requirements:

• 2+ years of kitchen management or culinary leadership experience


• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain)


• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a kitchen team


• Experience with inventory management, food costing, and ordering


• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with composure


• Excellent organizational and time management skills


• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays

About Us:

Little General LLC is a proud local establishment serving the Columbia, MO community with quality food and genuine hospitality. Our customers keep coming back because of our commitment to great taste and a welcoming atmosphere. We believe in taking care of our team, fostering a positive work culture where hard work is recognized and rewarded.