Kitchen Manager

Wegmans; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Wegmans as a culinary leader where you'll lead a team of cooks in a dynamic kitchen environment. Use your culinary expertise to manage daily operations, train staff, and enhance customer experiences with your passion for food. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, and a supportive work culture at a company recognized as one of the best places to work.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Premium pay for overtime, Sundays, and holidays

High-quality healthcare benefits

Retirement plans with profit-sharing

Scholarship programs

Exclusive discounts on various services

Qualifications

• 2+ years of prep or line cook experience.
• Experience leading a team.
• Knowledge of food safety and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Assist sous chefs in running the kitchen and overseeing the team.
• Manage employee performance, including training and feedback.
• Share meal ideas with customers using store products.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Culinary skills

Team leadership

Job description

Bring your passion for both food and people to the next level when you become a culinary leader at Wegmans. In our people-first kitchen, you’ll lead a team of prep and line cooks by helping them to fine-tune their culinary skills, grow their careers, and fuel their passion for food. Your leadership, culinary expertise, and attention to detail will be key in managing daily operations and contributing to profitability. No two days are the same, and an entire store full of fresh, world-class ingredients is your pantry.

Responsibilities:

1. Assist the sous chefs in running the kitchen and overseeing the team
2. Follow recipes, use proper knife skills, and apply cooking techniques to ensure consistency
3. Share your knowledge and passion for food with customers by suggesting meal ideas using products from departments around the store
4. Manage employee performance, including training, feedback, and development opportunities

Requirements:

1. 2+ years of prep or line cook experience
2. Experience leading a team
3. Food safety and quality assurance knowledge

Work Environment & Benefits:

At Wegmans, we believe in fulfilling the needs of our people first. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading healthcare, wellness programs, paid time off, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive benefits including:

1. Paid time off (PTO)
2. Premium pay for overtime, Sundays, and recognized holidays
3. High-quality, low-cost healthcare benefits
4. Retirement plans with profit-sharing and 401(k) match
5. Scholarship programs
6. LiveWell Employee & Family program
7. Exclusive discounts on electronics, entertainment, gym memberships, travel, and more

***Eligibility requirements apply. Offerings may vary by area and position.

Wegmans has been recognized on Fortune magazine’s list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For for 25 years. Join a family-owned, mission-driven company that values caring, respect, empowerment, and community involvement. With a supportive environment, leadership that cares, and opportunities for growth, Wegmans is the place to do what you love—and love what you do.