Kitchen Manager

LinkedIn - Jobboard; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in Jacksonville is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a team of 25 employees. This role focuses on operational excellence in procurement, food production, training, and maintaining a positive kitchen culture. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, ensuring high standards and a fun work atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management required.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food quality, portion control, and inventory rotation.
• Develop and conduct employee training.
• Maintain health and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

Join to apply for the Kitchen Manager role at Legacy Restaurant Group - Jacksonville.

This role involves leading approximately 25 employees, setting the tone for a productive and enjoyable work environment, and ensuring operational excellence across procurement, food production, training, cleanliness, and kitchen culture.

Responsibilities include:

1. Kitchen Procurement: Ensuring quality and cost standards for food, beverages, and supplies, managing inventory levels, and maintaining vendor relations.
2. Food Production: Overseeing food quality, portion control, recipe adherence, and inventory rotation.
3. Training: Developing and conducting employee training, certifying proficiency, and evaluating performance.
4. Kitchen Cleanliness: Maintaining health and safety standards, ensuring cleanliness, and passing health inspections.
5. Kitchen Culture: Promoting a positive, energetic, and customer-focused environment, with emphasis on appearance and teamwork.

Additional duties involve managing schedules, fostering innovation in menu items, and ensuring effective communication among team members. The role requires a proactive leader with excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, committed to maintaining high standards and a fun work atmosphere.

Minimum requirements include experience in kitchen management, knowledge of food safety regulations, and leadership capabilities.