Kitchen Manager

Voodoo Brewing Meridian; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Training & development

Job summary

Voodoo Brewing Meridian in Meridian, ID is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead our back-of-house team and ensure high-quality, consistent dishes. You will manage food preparation, inventory control, labor planning, and staff development in a fast-paced brewpub environment.

The role requires a background as an Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager, with a strong emphasis on leadership, training, and food safety competencies. A 2-year culinary degree is preferred; Spanish language skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3 years minimum as an Executive Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Executive Sous Chef.
• 2-year culinary degree preferred.
• Food Safety Manager Certification required.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Hiring and training of kitchen team members.
• Reviewing and evaluating all kitchen team members.
• Responsible for cost control and labor control.
• Developing menu items.
• Maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen.
• Ensuring upkeep and maintenance of all kitchen equipment.
• Lead back-of-house operations and ensure consistency in dish preparation.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Customer service

Training

Spanish language

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year culinary degree

Food Safety Manager Certification

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Training & development

We are a fun brew pub seeking a talented, responsible, results-oriented Kitchen Manager with exceptional culinary and management skills to work with our General Manager to provide superior cuisine to our guests prepared by a team of well-trained kitchen professionals. We are a small company and are looking for a candidate that looks forward to being part of our family, and has a vested interest in the companies success.

As a Kitchen Manager, you will be responsible for food preparation, inventory and labor control, hiring, training, and overall leadership of the back of the house staff.

You will be responsible for ensuring that every dish is prepared consistently, in a timely manner, and meet our high level of expectations. Additionally, you will be responsible for, but not limited to the following duties:

Responsibilities :

• Hiring and training of kitchen team members
• Reviewing and evaluating all kitchen team members
• Responsible for cost control and labor control
• Developing menu items
• Maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen Ensure proper food safety measures
• Ensuring upkeep and maintenance of all kitchen equipment

Job Requirements

As Kitchen Manager, you must be dependable, self-reliant, and passionate about good food and exceptional customer service. It is vital that you combine strong organizational and prioritization skills with professional dedication and a team-oriented attitude. The ability to provide guests with that extra personal touch is also a very important aspect of this role. Specific qualifications for the position include:

• High school diploma or GED
• 3 years minimum as an Executive Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Executive Sous Chef
• 2-year culinary degree, a plus
• Food Safety Manager Certification required
• Bilingual in Spanish, a plus

Salary will depend on experience, with potential bonus opportunities.