Kitchen Manager

Urban Air Adventure Parks; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading indoor adventure park company is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee operations of the café. Key responsibilities include managing staff, ensuring cleanliness, and maintaining high service standards. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of food and beverage experience with prior management experience preferred. This role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, lead a team, and reach personal and team goals effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of previous F&B experience.
• 1–3 years of management experience preferred.
• Must be willing to attain ServSafe or similar certification within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of the Urban Air Café.
• Ensure proper execution of all processes and systems.
• Manage and train Café Team for high standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the café.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Kitchen Manager

Urban Air Adventure Parks

The Kitchen Manager is primarily responsible for overseeing the operations of the Urban Air Café and guiding the performance of Team Members. This is a practical, hands-on role, with much of the working hours spent in the kitchen and service area, cooking, preparing and serving food. The Kitchen Manager must work fast with a sense of urgency, while being friendly to guests and supportive of the team.

Responsibilities

• Support the proper execution of all processes, systems and standards.
• Ensure all deliveries are received correctly and logged.
• Maintain effective inventory control, storage, and rotation to minimize wastage.
• Manage the Café Team, ensuring they always work to the expected standards.
• Adhere to scheduled shifts and be willing to stay beyond when business or circumstances dictate.
• Train Café staff in preparing the full menu and front-of-house staff in preparing drinks and ready-to-eat foods to a consistently high standard.
• Set a high standard and good example for Café staff regarding punctuality, attendance and attitude and ensure these standards are always maintained.
• Maintain a high standard for cleanliness and hygiene, including a regular deep-clean schedule.
• Maintain a clear, well-organized and easy-to-access Café.
• Handle guest concerns regarding the Café.
• Participate in regular staff meetings and training as required.
• Other duties as tasked by the General Manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent; some college is preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of previous F&B experience (quick service and/or restaurant experience).
• 1–3 years of management experience in the hospitality field preferred.
• Must have a current ServSafe or similar Food Handling Certification, or be willing to attain within the first 30 days of employment.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to lead, motivate and empower Team Members.
• Alignment with Urban Air culture by balancing seriousness and having fun.
• Initiative, excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Problem-solving and goal-setting abilities.
• Judgment in decision making and openness to feedback and self-improvement.
• Accountability for high personal standards of conduct and professionalism.
• Serve as a role model, demonstrating and upholding Urban Air policies and standards.

Physical Requirements

• Work days, nights, and/or weekends as required.
• Work in noisy, fast-paced environments with distracting conditions.
• Move around the facility and stand for long periods of time.
• Lift and carry up to 30 pounds.

If this is you, apply now!

Urban Air is an equal-opportunity employer. Urban Air Cordova is an equal opportunity employer.

Urban Air Adventure Parks is the preeminent indoor adventure park and the market leader in location-based entertainment. The Dallas-based entertainment company pioneered the adventure park concept and is the largest adventure park operator in the world.

Urban Air's purpose is to help kids have fun and aim higher, achieving those things that they never thought they could do.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Entertainment Providers