Kitchen Manager

Lagouros Brothers Llc; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the culinary sector seeks an experienced Kitchen Manager for their Peoria location. The successful candidate will oversee kitchen operations, train staff, and ensure adherence to food safety protocols. This role offers a competitive salary, employee benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as Kitchen Manager.
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s Certification required.
• Strong leadership and time management skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up kitchen and maintain inventory levels.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff.
• Follow food safety regulations and maintain recipes.

Skills

Leadership

Time Management

Culinary Techniques

Ability to Handle Pressure

Education

Culinary school certification

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance

Job Summary: We are seeking a talented Kitchen Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate has at least two years of experience, is creative, and able to delegate tasks to kitchen staff.

Responsibilities:

• Set up the kitchen with necessary tools and equipment
• Prepare food and present it in an appealing manner
• Maintain recipes
• Supervise and delegate tasks to other team members
• Train kitchen staff to ensure proper procedures and quality standards
• Maintain appropriate levels of inventory and manage ordering
• Follow all food safety regulations and possess the required certifications
• Schedule kitchen staff
• Hire potential kitchen staff

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as Kitchen Manager
• Culinary school certification preferred but not required
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s Certification
• Advanced knowledge of culinary techniques and recipes
• Ability to remain calm and thrive under pressure
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong leadership skills