Kitchen Manager

Tommy; New Jersey; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Triple T Hospitality's Tommy's Tavern + Tap in New Jersey is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, ensure consistency, and uphold food safety standards. You will manage staff, inventory, and quality control to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

The role requires strong leadership, ability to analyze recipes, control costs, and train team members while maintaining a fast-paced, guest-focused environment. Join a growth-oriented team dedicated to GREATNESS.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, menu implementation, and food safety standards.
• Ability to lead and motivate kitchen staff and communicate effectively with team members and guests.
• Ability to assess operational data, identify trends, and provide strategic recommendations.
• High accuracy in managing inventory, financial reporting, and compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff; conduct regular training sessions.
• Monitor inventory, food costs, and ordering systems; manage waste.
• Analyze sales and margins to drive profitability; set KPIs.
• Build relationships with vendors; negotiate contracts and pricing.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations; implement sanitation protocols.
• Supervise food preparation and cooking to maintain quality and consistency.
• Schedule staff and coordinate activities for smooth operations.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Inventory management

Food safety

Staff training

Menu implementation

Quality control

Budgeting & cost control

Performance coaching

Vendor relations

Education

None specified

Tools

Point-of-sale & inventory systems

Job description

Description

At Triple T Hospitality, our Mission is to achieve “GREATNESS”. Tommy's Tavern + Tap is a dynamic and fast-paced restaurant known for its welcoming atmosphere, exceptional food, and outstanding service. We take pride in delivering a memorable dining experience to our guests while fostering a positive and growth-oriented work environment for our team. We believe that good isn’t good enough - GREATNESS is remembered.

The Kitchen Manager will oversee kitchen operations within a single restaurant location, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency. This role is integral in managing kitchen staff, inventory, and food safety, supporting the restaurant’s continued growth and success.

Requirements

• Exemplify the Triple T Hospitality Experience: Dedicate oneself to living up to Triple Core Values of Passion, Loyalty, Integrity Ownership and Family. Consistently going above and beyond for both team members and guests.
• Ensure the standardized menus created by the Corporate Executive Chef are implemented consistently within the restaurant.
• Implement and maintain quality control measures to ensure the highest standards of food preparation and presentation.
• Recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff. Conduct regular training sessions on culinary techniques, food safety, and service standards.
• Perform routine audits to assess quality, cleanliness, and compliance. Monitor and manage food costs, inventory levels, and ordering systems.
• Analyze sales and margin data to drive culinary profitability. Set goals and KPIs for kitchen performance. Ensure labor budgets for the kitchen are met and managed effectively.
• Build and maintain relationships with food suppliers and vendors. Negotiate contracts and pricing to achieve cost efficiencies. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local health and safety regulations.
• Implement kitchen safety protocols and ensure sanitation according to health and safety guidelines.
• Assist kitchen staff during peak times and validate inventories when needed. Conduct performance reviews for kitchen staff.
• Fill out shift reports and review food sales versus last year, pinpointing opportunity areas and how to impact them.
• Assist with kitchen meetings, including agenda and presentation, and communicate any culinary information to the team.
• Assist with the upkeep of the recipe books & all training material
• Assist with operational reviews.
• Oversee production sheets, line checks, pour tests, and daily & weekly cleaning schedules.
• Ensure recipe accuracy and quality, maintaining consistency in food preparation.
• Conduct inventory checks and manage stock levels efficiently to ensure proper stock and minimize waste.
• Provide support to kitchen staff during peak times to ensure smooth operations.
• Schedule, coordinate, and appoint activities to kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations.
• Supervise food preparation and cooking to maintain consistency and efficiency.
• Hold kitchen staff accountable for performance, adherence to standards, and productivity.
• Identify staffing needs, recruit, and recommend candidates for hiring.
• Coach and develop crew members, fostering skill growth and teamwork.
• Complete back-of-house performance reviews in a timely manner.
• Implement and uphold kitchen safety protocols to create a secure working environment.
• Monitor ingredient inventory levels to ensure proper stock and minimize waste. Oversee kitchen sanitation and enforce health and safety guidelines.
• Conduct regular line checks to maintain consistency and quality in food preparation.
• Monitor ticket times throughout each shift to optimize food service speed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, menu implementation, and food safety standards.
• Ability to lead and motivate kitchen staff and communicate effectively with team members and guests.
• Ability to assess operational data, identify trends, and provide strategic recommendations.
• High accuracy in managing inventory, financial reporting, and compliance processes.
• Strong troubleshooting skills to address operational challenges and guest concerns.
• Identify opportunities to streamline kitchen operations and enhance efficiency.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity.