Kitchen Manager

Bowland, HeadPinz & FastTrax; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

HeadPinz & FastTrax Entertainment Centers in Fort Myers/Naples, FL seeks a Kitchen Manager to lead a high-volume kitchen across shifts, uphold safety standards, and partner with events teams for group buyouts. You will own daily operations, staffing, inventory, and cost control while maintaining quality during peak periods.

The role requires ServSafe certification within 30 days, strong organizational skills, and the ability to train and coach staff in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Kitchen supervisory or management experience in restaurant, hospitality, or entertainment food service.
• Certified Food Protection Manager (ServSafe or equivalent) — required within 30 days of hire; current certification strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of food cost, inventory, and labor scheduling.
• Comfort with POS, scheduling, and inventory software.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day kitchen operations across all shifts, working the line as needed
• Maintain recipe, portion, plating, and ticket-time standards through peak volume
• Manage POS, kitchen display, and online/third-party ordering workflows
• Partner with the Sales team so group events, parties, and buyouts execute to expectation
• Serve as the location's food safety lead and primary contact during health inspections
• Maintain temperature logs, cooling and reheating procedures, date marking, and cross-contamination controls
• Train staff to standard and verify certifications stay current
• Coach performance directly and consistently; contribute wherever the building needs support

Skills

Kitchen supervisory

Food safety management

Food cost & inventory control

POS & scheduling software

Education

ServSafe Certified (CFPM)

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Inventory software

Scheduling software

Job description

Kitchen Manager

HeadPinz & FastTrax Entertainment Centers — Fort Myers & Naples, FL
Reports To: Food & Beverage Director or General Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

HeadPinz and FastTrax are family-owned entertainment centers built around bowling, racing, arcade, and full-service food and beverage. Our kitchens serve everything from a two-top to a 200-guest buyout, often on the same night.

We're looking for a Kitchen Manager who runs a clean, safe, well-trained kitchen and keeps quality steady when volume spikes. You'll own daily operations, staffing, ordering, and cost control — and you'll set the safety standard your team follows.

What You'll Own

Kitchen Operations

• Run day-to-day kitchen operations across all shifts, working the line as needed
• Maintain recipe, portion, plating, and ticket-time standards through peak volume
• Manage POS, kitchen display, and online/third-party ordering workflows
• Partner with the Sales team so group events, parties, and buyouts execute to expectation

Food Safety & Health Compliance

• Serve as the location's food safety lead and primary contact during health inspections
• Maintain temperature logs, cooling and reheating procedures, date marking, and cross-contamination controls
• Manage allergen protocol for all nine major allergens, including sesame, and ensure staff can respond accurately to guest allergy questions
• Keep sanitation, warewashing, and chemical dilution standards in compliance at all times
• Conduct self-audits ahead of inspections and correct findings on documented timelines

Workplace Safety

• Train and enforce safe knife handling, hot oil and fryer procedures, burn prevention, and safe equipment operation
• Maintain chemical safety standards including proper labeling and accessible Safety Data Sheets
• Own slip-and-fall prevention: floor condition, spill response, non-slip footwear compliance
• Ensure equipment is guarded, maintained, and taken out of service when unsafe
• Report and document all injuries and near-misses immediately, and act on the causes

Team Leadership

• Assist with interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and scheduling
• Train staff to standard and verify certifications stay current
• Coach performance directly and consistently
• Contribute wherever the building needs support — this is a hands‑on, all‑hands environment

Cost Control

• Manage inventory, par levels, and weekly purchasing through approved vendors
• Control food cost, waste, and shrink against budget
• Schedule to labor targets without compromising service or safety

What You Bring

• Kitchen supervisory or management experience in restaurant, hospitality, or entertainment food service
• Certified Food Protection Manager (ServSafe or equivalent) — required within 30 days of hire; current certification strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of food cost, inventory, and labor scheduling
• Comfort with POS, scheduling, and inventory software
• Ability to stay organized and level-headed in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Clear communication with guests, staff, and ownership
• High school diploma or equivalent experience

Physical Requirements

With or without reasonable accommodation, this role requires:

• Lifting, pushing, and pulling 50+ lbs
• Standing and walking for extended periods
• Bending, stooping, kneeling, and climbing stairs or ladders
• Working in hot and cold environments
• Walking on wet or slippery surfaces
• Constant use of hands and arms
• Operating commercial kitchen equipment
• Working evenings, weekends, and holidays