KITCHEN MANAGER

Tailwind Concessions LLC; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid training

401k with company matching

Health, Dental and Vision

Job summary

Tailwind Concessions LLC in Portland, ME is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a kitchen team in a fast-paced airport-style environment. This full-time role requires a minimum of 2 years culinary experience and proven leadership to deliver consistent quality and service.

You will train staff, manage schedules, monitor inventory, ensure food safety (ServSafe), and uphold safety and beverage service standards while supporting guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years of culinary experience in a leadership role.
• Standing for long periods (8+ hours) and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• 40+ hours per week, including some weekends, mornings and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Lead a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Train, supervise, and coach kitchen staff to ensure food quality and service.
• Communicate information to kitchen staff and manage scheduling.
• Promote a positive guest experience and resolve issues professionally.
• Monitor food preparation to ensure consistency in quality, taste, and presentation.
• Ensure safe, responsible, and legal serving of alcoholic beverages.
• Maintain equipment and follow the restaurant's safety program.
• Monitor inventory, place orders, and restock as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary experience

Team leadership

Food safety

ServSafe certified

Job description

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KITCHEN MANAGER

Full Time Portland, ME, US

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $55,000.00 Annually

About the Company:

At Tailwind Hospitality, we believe the journey should be just as good as the destination. Headquartered in Wilmington, North Carolina, and operating over 160 locations across 60+ airports and transit stations nationwide, we are a passionate team dedicated to making travel a little brighter, one guest at a time.

Whether it's a traveler relaxing over a leisurely meal before a long flight or a busy passenger needing a friendly smile and a quick grab-and-go coffee, our team is here to make them feel right at home.

About the Role:

Looking for a Kitchen Manager role with variety, growth and a supportive team? Join Tailwind Concessions, a national company with locations spanning coast to coast. At Tailwind, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional food and service to travelers from around the globe. As a leader in airport food, beverage and retail, we’re committed to providing a unique and memorable experience for our guests. We are looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager who's passionate about crafting delicious food, leading a high performing team and delivering a memorable culinary experience.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Partners with the GM to lead a rock star team


• Train, supervise, and coach kitchen staff to deliver consistent food quality and great service


• Communicate information to kitchen staff


• Assist in scheduling kitchen staff in their work assignments


• Promote a positive guest experience, resolving any issues professionally and quickly


• Responsible to monitor as well as take action to make sure food quality service standards are met


• Monitor food preparation and ensure consistent quality, taste and presentation


• Ensure safe, responsible and legal serving of all alcoholic beverages


• Ensure that equipment is maintained as outlined in the restaurant safety and preventive maintenance program


• Ensure stock levels are maintained by calculating inventory, ordering as well as retrieving supplies plus stocking by stooping, bending, lifting heavy articles reaching overhead


• Evaluate cost effectiveness of all aspects of operation


• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Skills:

• MUST HAVE 2 YEARS CULINARY EXPERIENCE, preferably kitchen management


• Capable of working in a standing position for long periods of time (minimum of 8 hours a day)


• Capable of reaching, bending, and frequently lifting up to 50 pounds


• Must have the stamina to work a minimum of 40 hours per week


• Some weekend days required as well as mornings and evenings

Requirements:

• Must be able to pass background check


• ServSafe certified


• PTO


• Paid training


• 401k with company matching


• Health, Dental and Vision offered to Full time employees

Tailwind Concessions is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require any accommodations during the application process, please contact our HR department.