Kitchen Manager

Village Inn Walker Group; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Village Inn Walker Group is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead kitchen operations in Saint Augustine, Florida. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be responsible for maintaining food quality, managing team dynamics, and controlling costs. They must have proven experience in a high-volume kitchen and possess strong leadership skills. Benefits include competitive salary, health insurance, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong communicator who stays calm and effective under pressure.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage ordering, maintain par levels, and control food costs.
• Build, coach, and schedule a high-performing kitchen team.
• Ensure consistency, presentation, and quality of food.

Skills

Team leadership

Food quality control

Communication

Inventory management

Food safety knowledge

Tools

Inventory systems

Scheduling tools

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Position Overview

We’re looking for a hands‑on Kitchen Manager who thrives in the fast‑paced energy of a busy restaurant. This role is all about leading the back‑of‑house with confidence, driving food quality, managing the team, and keeping operations running smoothly from prep to plate. If you love building strong teams, controlling costs, and delivering consistently great food, this is your stage.

What You’ll Own

• Inventory & Ordering: Keep the kitchen stocked and smart: manage ordering, maintain par levels, and control food costs like a pro.
• Team Leadership: Build, coach, and schedule a high‑performing kitchen team that shows up ready to win every shift.
• Food Quality: Own every plate, ensure consistency, presentation, and quality through line checks and daily standards.
• Clean & Safe Kitchen: Set the standard for cleanliness and food safety.
• Communication: Stay connected with leadership and your team to solve problems quickly and keep operations tight.
• Systems & Execution: Run a sharp operation with prep lists, order guides, and daily walkthroughs that keep everything on track.

What You Bring to the Table

• Proven experience leading a high‑volume kitchen
• A natural leader who can motivate, coach, and hold a team accountable
• High standards for cleanliness, organization, and food safety
• Strong communicator who stays calm and effective under pressure
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast‑moving environment
• Physically ready for the job (lifting up to 50 lbs, being on your feet, etc.)
• Knowledge of food cost control, inventory systems, and scheduling tools
• Food safety certification (ServSafe or similar)
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays when needed