Kitchen Manager

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.; Mississippi; On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. is hiring a Kitchen Manager for our Weslaco, Texas location. The role oversees kitchen operations, ensures proper food preparation, and maintains sanitation standards to deliver quality guest experiences.

The position emphasizes staff training on food safety, customer interaction, and adherence to safety guidelines. Flexibility to work nights and weekends is required to meet operational needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Serv-Safe certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food is cooked and presented properly and in a timely manner.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness on a regular schedule.
• Maintain high levels of sanitary standards in back of house and kitchen.
• Communicate cooking methods and standards to staff.
• Resolve conflicts quickly and effectively with customers and employees.
• Oversee staff training on food preparation and kitchen safety.

Skills

Computer literacy

Night/weekend availability

Driver's license

Stand for long periods

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma

Serv-Safe certification

Job description

With a culture of recognition and reputation for excellence, ELS is the ideal organization in which to develop a long and successful career!

ELS is hiring for the position of Kitchen Manager in Weslaco, Texas.

What you’ll do:

The Kitchen Specialist manages the restaurant’s overall operations for the back of the house and kitchen area. This position purchases food and other supplies and ensure that all staff members are properly trained on food preparation and kitchen safety.

Your job will include:

• Ensure that all food is cooked and presented properly and in a timely manner.
• Ensure that the kitchen is thoroughly cleaned on a regular schedule.
• Strong attention to detail with respect to food standards, costs and safety requirements.
• Comfort interacting with customers in a friendly and courteous manner, ideally obtaining repeat customers.
• Maintain high levels of sanitary standards in the back of the house area and the kitchen.
• Communicate cooking methods and standards to staff members.
• Resolve conflicts quickly and effectively with customers and employee as required.

Experience & skills you’ll need:

• High school diploma, or the equivalent.
• Serv-Safe Certification preferred.
• Solid computer literacy skills.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record and current auto insurance.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and comfort being exposed to hot cooking elements.
• Willingness and ability to work nights and weekends as required by operational needs.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and thank all applicants.