Kitchen Manager

Zest Cape May; Fish House (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Zest Cape May is seeking a kitchen manager to oversee staff and workflow. Responsibilities include ensuring food quality, maintaining safety regulations, and assisting with inventory control.

The ideal candidate has prior kitchen management experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Prior kitchen management or lead cook experience required.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen staff, schedules, and workflow.
• Ensure food preparation meets quality and presentation standards.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and compliance with regulations.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, and cost control.
• Collaborate with management to create a positive work environment.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of food safety regulations

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen staff, schedules, and workflow.
• Ensure food preparation meets quality and presentation standards.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and compliance with regulations.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, and cost control.
• Collaborate with management to create a positive work environment.

Qualifications / Experience

• Prior kitchen management or lead cook experience required.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.