Kitchen Manager

Houligan; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Meal Discount

Direct Deposit

Career Development

Paid Expenses

Rewards Incentives

Job summary

Houligan is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager in Florida to lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring guest satisfaction and team performance. You will oversee hourly staff, handle payroll and scheduling, and drive menu development and culinary excellence.

The role requires a strong leader with a passion for hospitality, training, and financial acumen to maintain high standards and growth opportunities within the business.

Qualifications

• Must be self-motivated with a passion for teamwork.
• Experience leading and inspiring others is required.
• Ability to train others on Houligan's operations.
• Aptitude for leading, coaching, and driving excellence at every level.
• Understanding of financial aspects of business operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and drive guest and team member satisfaction.
• Oversee hourly team members and manage all administrative/leadership tasks.
• Contribute to menu innovation and item development.
• Oversee payroll and scheduling.
• Develop and coach team members to raise performance and hospitality standards.
• Ensure inventory, quality, and safety controls are in place.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching & training

Hospitality

Financial acumen

Training others

Staff development

Job description

Job Responsibilities

As a Kitchen Manager you will be responsible for helping to lead and drive the daily operations of your Houligan's location. You will manage the kitchen to ensure a positive guest and team member experience. You will oversee all hourly team members and will be responsible for all administrative and leadership functions to ensure a smooth operation. You will also contribute to menu innovation and item development.

Other responsibilities of the Kitchen Manager role include:

• Upholding our standards of excellence and hospitality
• Leading your team
• Managing all functions on our daily checklist
• Handling payroll and scheduling
• Focusing attention on team development
• Overseeing inventory, quality and safety
• Managing the facility
• Leading and developing Culinary Excellence

Job Requirements

In the Kitchen Manager role, you must be self-motivated, positive, and possess a passion for fostering a great sense of teamwork. We are seeking experienced professionals with a talent for leading and inspiring others. You must exhibit uncommonly high standards and be committed to the training and development of our team members.

Other requirements of the Kitchen Manager role include:

• Food handler certification, strongly preferred
• Ability to learn and train others on all aspects of the Houligan's operations
• Ability to drive hospitality and inspire others to do so
• Must exhibit an aptitude for leading, coaching, and driving excellence at every level
• Understanding of financial aspects of business operations
• Oversee Back of House Employees

Benefits

As a Kitchen Manager, you will enjoy a competitive salary plus performance bonuses and strong career growth opportunities.

Other benefits you will enjoy in the Manager role include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Ongoing Online and Hands-on Training
• Professional Career Development
• Choice of Global Cash Card or Direct Deposit
• Meal Discount Program
• Paid Business Expenses
• Outstanding Reward Incentives

Houligan’s has been voted the #1 Sports Bar in Volusia County for 30 straight years! Known for world famous “Wally Wings”, plus mouth watering burgers, crisp salads, and sandwich favorites. We also have a full bar and a great happy hour. From a family gathering or a date, playing trivia or watching a sporting event, we are the place to be. We excel at providing a great place to work, have fun and make money for our team members.