Kitchen Manager

OTO Development; Panama City Beach (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401k with company match

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Paid holiday time

Travel discounts

Job summary

OTO Development is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the Food & Beverage kitchen team on site in a hospitality setting. You will hire, train, and schedule staff, manage inventories, and ensure safety and sanitation standards are upheld across all shifts.

The role requires 5+ years of culinary leadership, strong communication, and the ability to work nights and weekends as needed. A fast-paced environment with guest-focused service awaits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of culinary experience with supervisory/management responsibilities.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• You are willing to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
• You have experience delegating tasks and maintaining fast speed of service.

Responsibilities

• Hire and train kitchen staff in specific stations and cross-train as necessary.
• Create schedules for kitchen staff to meet demand, especially lunch rush.
• Maintain inventory levels and conduct weekly inventory.
• Schedule and oversee maintenance on kitchen appliances.
• Respond to guest comments, complaints, and concerns to ensure satisfaction.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen and ensure adherence to brand standards.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff training

Inventory management

Communication skills

Flexible schedule

Job description

$20.00 to $22.00 an hour! Pay is above national average!
$400 sign on bonus! Paid out over the first 6 months!
$200 after 120 days
$200 after 180 days

What will you be doing most days?

• Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures as well as local, state, and federal laws/regulations
• Hire and train kitchen staff in specific stations, and cross-train as necessary
• Create schedules for kitchen staff to ensure there are always enough workers to meet the demand, particularly for the lunch rush
• Maintain inventory levels and conduct full weekly inventory
• Schedule and oversee necessary maintenance and repairs on kitchen appliances
• Respond personally to guest’s comment, complains, and concerns while going above and beyond to ensure guest satisfaction
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen area
• Comply with company and franchise standards of operation procedures, as well as those of all applicable regulatory agencies, and ensures on a daily basis that all products are prepared and presented in accordance with brand or company standards

What are the requirements for this position?

• You have 5+ years’ culinary experience; with supervisory and/or management experience as well
• You have excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• You are capable of conducting and assessing restaurant inventoryYou are willing to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends
• You have experience with delegating tasks and maintaining fast speed of service

Physical Requirements For This Position

This is a physically demanding position. You must be comfortable standing, sitting, walking, bending, lifting, and squatting for extended periods of time.

Travel Requirements

This position would require little to no travel outside the property and surrounding area.

This property is managed by OTO Development

OTO Development is an industry-leading hotel development and management company. Partnering with the strongest brands in hospitality, OTO owns and operates a portfolio of upscale select service, extended stay, and lifestyle hotels in key markets across the United States.

OTO has been honored as Developer of the Year by major brand partners multiple times while also earning accolades for outstanding guest service, operational excellence, community service, and sales, marketing, and revenue success.

Our company provides competitive pay and benefit programs,

• medical insurance options
• dental and vision insurance
• 401k with company match
• company provided life insurance
• tuition assistance
• paid time off
• paid holiday time
• travel discounts
• and more

Position:

Kitchen Manager

Department:

Food & Beverage

Hourly

Position Reports to: Restaurant General Manager

Revised 5/8/26